Author Topic: Vegetables. (Read 2920 times)

casacluggo · « **on:** December 14, 2009, 18:08:42 PM »

Having travelled much of europe over the years,I have seen root veg such as carrots but never seen turnips.As they go so well together, why don`t we see them abroad? Do they have them inTurkey?

Diverbaz 1 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 14, 2009, 18:19:35 PM »

Yes:D

Scunner · « **Reply #2 on:** December 14, 2009, 18:25:18 PM »

I did a search for the word turnip (useful facility, search) and the first topic I clicked on will be of no use to you whatsoever, but it was quite funny all the same {A Link to an old CBF topic was here - no longer available}25235&SearchTerms=turnip

Diverbaz 1 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 14, 2009, 18:43:00 PM »

There were turnips for sale at the Christmas fayre, biggest I've seen.

Firo · « **Reply #4 on:** December 14, 2009, 19:50:16 PM »

Whats the difference between Turnips and Swedes?

?? Cos there were huge Swedes for sale at the Xmas Fair but no Turnips

Jacqui Harvey · « **Reply #5 on:** December 14, 2009, 19:57:48 PM »

They are both from the same family and quite similiar. In Scotland there are only turnips, swedes are thought to be English.
Turnips are known as "neeps". So a plate of veggies in Scotland could consist of tatties and neeps.

casacluggo · « **Reply #6 on:** December 14, 2009, 19:58:51 PM »

Many thanks to all.I have often wondered why I have never seen them in the market stalls .

Firo · « **Reply #7 on:** December 14, 2009, 20:01:52 PM »

I believe swedes are known as turnips or 'neeps in Scotlan
A swede is quite a big beast- about the size of a baby's head. They are purply-orange on the outside and orange inside.Swedes are delicious boiled and mashed and served with lots of butter and black pepper.

A turnip is much smaller and is purple at one end and white at the other. They are white inside.

Another North/South difference

Diverbaz 1 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 14, 2009, 20:15:11 PM »

It depends what part of the country you come from, not necesarily north/south.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turnip

mike A · « **Reply #9 on:** December 14, 2009, 21:55:33 PM »

quote:
Originally posted by Firo

Whats the difference between Turnips and Swedes??? Cos there were huge Swedes for sale at the Xmas Fair but no Turnips

A Swede is a Turnip crossed bred with a cabbage. True.

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