Savoy cabbage Savoy cabbage Savoy cabbage ("Brassica oleracea" var. "sabauda" L. or "Brassica oleracea" Savoy Cabbage Group), is a variety of the plant species "Brassica oleracea". Savoy cabbage is a winter vegetable and one of several cabbage varieties. It is thought to originate from England and the Netherlands. In the 18th century, it was introduced into Germany as "Savoyer Kohl". It is named after the Savoy Region in France. It is known as 'cavolo verza' in Italy. It has crinkled, emerald green leaves. The leaves are crunchy and tender. Known cultivars include 'Savoy King' (in the US), 'Tundra' (green with a firm,
Christine Choy Christine Choy Christine Choy (born 1952) is a Chinese-born American filmmaker. Choy was born in Shanghai, China as Chai Ming Huei to a Chinese mother and a Korean father. For the most part, Choy was raised by her mother, because her father abandoned the family shortly after Choy's birth to return to his original home in South Korea. Growing up, the mother and daughter struggled financially. Following the Cultural Revolution, the family fled mainland China via Hong Kong. They moved to South Korea, where Choy was reunited with her father. During this time, Choy developed a strong appreciation for American