Cabbage

This long run of wintry weather demands drastic action. So I warm up the kitchen by cooking something real. I want a big pot full of hearty food I can eat, guilt-free. I want some nutrition in there, and I want comfort.I want to do enough work to feel like I've made something from scratch, but I don't want it to take forever.My peasant roots call me back to the basics . . . potatoes, cabbage, sausage, apples and onions. These are things I often have in my fridge in winter.In fact, the first time I made this, I was just rooting around to see what was in there.

A Seder, a feast with rituals for a multigenerational family, is the centerpiece of "Passover: Traditions of Freedom," a one-hour program from Maryland Public Television and Frappe Inc. that explores the history and customs of this Jewish celebration throughout the ages. This year, Passover begins April 14. Among topics examined in the program are the making of the Passover matzo, the history of the first harvest of green vegetables, and the importance of wine in Jewish tradition and liturgy.

FIRE* Hoods Mill: Sykesville responded for a fire alarm in the 500 block of Hoods Mill Road at 7:05 a.m. Friday. Units were out for 42 minutes.* Mount Airy: Mount Airy, Winfield and Lisbon of Howard County responded for a house fire in the 5700 block of Cabbage Spring Road at 11:15 a.m. Friday. Units were out for 34 minutes.

In an article yesterday about Cabbage Patch Snacktime Kids, the Associated Press incorrectly explained how removing the doll's backpack stops its chewing action.Removing the backpack prevents it from pressing against a lever on the doll's back. When that lever is deactivated, the chewing motion stops. The toy's batteries are not stored in the backpack.The Sun regrets the error.Pub Date: 1/01/97

Sauerkraut, by all odds the most popular cabbage preparation of all time, has been through a recent sophistication with chefs balancing the dish against many sorts of seasonings and enriching ingredients. There's a trend toward using cabbage for colorful salads and matching up the sauerkraut with fruits and more complex flavorings to produce garnishes and pickled cabbage delicacies.Preparation need not heat up a kitchen. Here are some summertime sauerkraut ideas that include a basic make-your-own recipe, an appealing Reuben salad formula, a simple quickie braised kraut and a red cabbage and raisin garnish for cold dishes.

Can I give blood orange, tangerine or other citrus trees as gifts, as long as they will be kept indoors? Marylanders can successfully grow citrus trees as indoor plants, usually summering them outside. Each clay or wood container must be at least 20 inches by 30 inches with plenty of drainage holes in the bottom. Soil moisture is crucial, but citrus roots also need lots of oxygen. Water well when leaves begin to droop. Provide ample light. They do well in a southern-facing window or sunroom.

The sweet flavor of oranges in this dish is balanced by a fairly assertive mustard flavor. If you prefer mustard to be less prominent, cut back to 2 teaspoons. Six cups of cabbage may seem like a lot, but bear in mind that it "shrinks" once dressed, and you'll end up with about 4 cups of salad. When you want orange segments, first peel an orange. Use a small paring knife to cut on each side of the membranes; wedge-shaped segments will pop right out. ORANGE COLESLAW Serves 6 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 6 cups shredded cabbage segments from 2 medium oranges, coarsely chopped Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, orange zest, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Ireally think I could pay off the auto loan quickly if I could think of an adequate diet consisting solely of cabbages, bananas and oatmeal, then package it and sell it.In this day of occasional 50-cent tomatoes and lemons, a head of cabbage, fresh and green, does come with an increased allure.Though we think of it ordinarily as an accompaniment for such wintry specialties as corned beef platters and pork roasts, cabbage and its pungent daughter sauerkraut deserve at least another look in late summer because (1)

This recipe for Veggie Pot Stickers is a frugal alternative to takeout. Made with won-ton wrappers, these pot stickers help you use up greens that are about to go bad - spinach or chard can be substituted for the cabbage. But you can't go wrong with cabbage as an inexpensive, nutrition-packed vegetable: It's loaded with vitamin K and vitamin C. Another way to save money is to make several batches of these pot stickers and freeze them for those nights when you're too busy to cook. You'll be prepared to avoid the pricey temptations of the local drive-through.

FireMount Airy: Firefighters assisted Frederick County at 7: 07 a.m. Wednesday, responding to a van fire on Interstate 70 west of Route 27. Units were out one hour.Mount Airy: Firefighters responded at 12: 48 p.m. Wednesday to arcing electrical wires on Park Avenue. Units were out 15 minutes.PoliceMount Airy: A resident of Cabbage Spring Road told police that someone kicked in a door at her home and ransacked bedrooms Tuesday. Damage was estimated at $300.Pub Date: 2/07/97