Social Roots Heirloom Seeds, Savannah, GA
Sarah Ross, currently faculty at UGA, has taught ecology since 1984, practiced organic farming since 1974, and purchased a restaurant and country Inn in 2003 where she was Chef. She is author and editor of the soon to be released book, Social Roots: Lowcountry Foodways, Reconnecting the Landscape. Sarah Ross is the founder and president of the company Social Roots Heirloom Seeds and was chosen as one of Garden & Gun magazines, ecological and cultural Heroes of the South, 2020.
Why are collards special?
Collards exemplify centuries of history that integrated cultural practices and foodways of multiple continents. In addition to their first-rate nutritional benefits, growing collards is easy as the greens thrive in areas around the globe. And there are so many easy ways to turn collards into delicious meals: as a cooked “mess” of greens, raw in salads, wraps for sandwiches, soups, stews, casseroles, or baked crisp as a delicious snack. Collards are real life super-heroes.
What’s Your Favorite Way To Eat Collards?
Collards exemplify centuries of history that integrated cultural practices and foodways of multiple continents. In addition to their first-rate nutritional benefits, growing collards is easy as the greens thrive in areas around the globe. And there are so many easy ways to turn collards into delicious meals: as a cooked “mess” of greens, raw in salads, wraps for sandwiches, soups, stews, casseroles, or baked crisp as a delicious snack. Collards are real life super-heroes.
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