A quite dramatic colour change made this chemistry experiment really mesmerizing for Alex. After blending a few red cabbage leaves I poured purple cabbage juice into glasses. I added a little too many leaves, so I had to add more water to glasses for clearer colours. Then Alex started adding lemon juice, vinegar, baking soda and washing powder to separate glasses, leaving middle glass untouched. The purple cabbage juice turns red when it mixes with acids and turns blue/green when it mixes with b

Today we made our own red cabbage pH indicator, and the kids were obsessed with how the colors kept changing! 🧪💜✨ I simply poured hot water over a few red cabbage leaves and let them sit. The purple pigment slowly released into the water — and that pigment works as a natural pH indicator! We tested a bunch of different liquids: 🌸 vinegar 🍋 diluted lemon juice 💧 tap water 🥤 seltzer ⚪️ dissolved baking soda 🧼 diluted bleach Each one has a different pH, so the moment our cabbage indicator to

Easiest Braised Red Cabbage 1 head red cabbage, finely sliced Juice of 1 medium orange 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 cinnamon stick 1 sprig thyme Drizzle of Olive oil Salt, to taste 30-40ml water. Cook over a medium heat Cover and braise gently for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add small splashes of water as needed to keep the cabbage soft and glossy. Perfect alongside a roast, or enjoy simply with warm flatbread. | Shelina Permalloo Chef & Author