Apparently the "napa" (also "nappa") is a borrowed usage from Japanese, but I found no etymological data to support this.    From Wordnik.com.  [Report: "McCain Family Recipes" Cribbed From The Food Network] Reference

I never knew this is called napa cabbage.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recipe for Braised Napa Cabbage with Shitake Mushrooms] Reference

Trus napa coba? hehehehehehhe = P oh yah, artinya.    From Wordnik.com.  [mayoineko Diary Entry] Reference

Email a copy of 'napa, days two & three' to a friend.    From Wordnik.com.  [napa, days two & three » E-Mail | smitten kitchen] Reference

Would this be as delicious if made with napa cabbage?.    From Wordnik.com.  [cabbage, apple and walnut salad | smitten kitchen] Reference

Something like my cilantro and sesame napa cabbage slaw?.    From Wordnik.com.  [Honey Wasabi Coleslaw] Reference

When we do napa slaw, we usually go Asian with the dressing.    From Wordnik.com.  [Napa Cabbage Slaw Recipe with Carrots and Fennel-Dijon Dressing] Reference

After that, combine the napa with the rest of the ingredients.    From Wordnik.com.  [vegetable dumplings | smitten kitchen] Reference

Just slip the case made of napa leather on to your Macbook Air.    From Wordnik.com.  [U-Suit Case turns your Macbook Air into a Dell - SlipperyBrick.com] Reference

E-Mail 'napa cabbage salad with buttermilk dressing' To A Friend.    From Wordnik.com.  [napa cabbage salad with buttermilk dressing » E-Mail | smitten kitchen] Reference

Do you recall the discussion about a year ago regarding napa wines?.    From Wordnik.com.  [smoke-roasted stuffed bell peppers | smitten kitchen] Reference

Thursday, July 31, 2008 napa cabbage salad with buttermilk dressing.    From Wordnik.com.  [napa cabbage salad with buttermilk dressing | smitten kitchen] Reference

Pulled pork, vinegary sauce, napa cabbage, and caramelized sweet onions.    From Wordnik.com.  [Dear Clusterflock: What’s the best sandwich you ever had? | clusterflock] Reference

Email a copy of 'napa cabbage salad with buttermilk dressing' to a friend.    From Wordnik.com.  [napa cabbage salad with buttermilk dressing » E-Mail | smitten kitchen] Reference

I'm in love with napa cabbage and am always happy to find new ways to use it.    From Wordnik.com.  [Napa Cabbage Slaw Recipe with Carrots and Fennel-Dijon Dressing] Reference

Use chef's knife, mandoline, or food processor to slice napa cabbage into thin slices.    From Wordnik.com.  [Napa Cabbage Slaw Recipe with Carrots and Fennel-Dijon Dressing] Reference

Then came another plate with thick udon noodles, thin glass noodles, tofu and napa cabbage.    From Wordnik.com.  [Date Night #4: I Heart Hot-Pot « I HEART BACON] Reference

It's napa. org is their web site for the National Association of Personal Financial Advisers.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript May 8, 2008] Reference

"Senator McCain, you will love my Halibut with napa slaw, will you let me give you my recipe?".    From Wordnik.com.  [McCain To Do Stephanopoulos This Weekend] Reference

Half of the marinade is saved and then poured over some chopped napa cabbage, scallion and carrot.    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2006-05-01] Reference

I ate three with some napa cabbage and chive coleslaw, dressed with rice vinegar and light olive oil.    From Wordnik.com.  [Savory Pastries] Reference

From the left: black eyed peas, the glorious brisket, napa cabbage buttermilk slaw, and broccoli slaw.    From Wordnik.com.  [Reading, Writing, Cooking and Crafting: Meat-fests] Reference

It all went perfectly with a lightly-dressed napa cabbage salad and, you betcha, a hefty glass of wine.    From Wordnik.com.  [zucchini latkes | smitten kitchen] Reference

It is funny that you brought up Whole Foods because for some reason, I can NEVER find napa cabbage there!.    From Wordnik.com.  [napa cabbage salad with buttermilk dressing | smitten kitchen] Reference

Styles are available in Tumi's ultra-durable FXT ballistic nylon fabric as well as full-grain napa leather.    From Wordnik.com.  [Product Review: Tumi Travel Bags] Reference

But really, I like my plagiarism with a side of napa cabbage slaw with some oatmeal-butterscotch cookies for dessert.    From Wordnik.com.  [Report: Obama Picks Biden] Reference

Just tried it last week, substituting the green cabbage and kohlrabi that I had on hand for napa cabbage and radishes.    From Wordnik.com.  [napa cabbage salad with buttermilk dressing | smitten kitchen] Reference

A side of seasonal kimchi featured napa cabbage with a chili sauce worthy of the finest kalbi joints on Lawrence Avenue.    From Wordnik.com.  [Steve Dolinsky: Is Urban Belly Chicago's Answer to Momofuku?] Reference

Both times there was some standarad napa cabbage kimchi, a peppery bean sprout dish, and a sweet seaweed and daikon salad.    From Wordnik.com.  [Reading, Writing, Cooking and Crafting: Maru] Reference

In the hot soy based broth were thin slices beef, tofu, napa cabbage, clear noodles, stewed bamboo shoots and a poached egg.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ichiro's : Where Did The Good Go?] Reference

There's just no place like napa when it comes to a lover's getaway - a decadent little corner of the world that caters to.    From Wordnik.com.  [Alexis Swanson Traina: Love in the Vineyards] Reference

I cut my napa cabbage with a chef's knife, but you could use a mandoline or food processor if you wanted an even more delicate slaw.    From Wordnik.com.  [Napa Cabbage Slaw Recipe with Carrots and Fennel-Dijon Dressing] Reference

I was going to suggest the same things jnet did- line with napa cabbage and buy different wrappers. there are tons of wrapper kinds.    From Wordnik.com.  [vegetable dumplings | smitten kitchen] Reference

MTB race in Angwin CA - the napa valley dirt classic.    From Wordnik.com.  [MTBGuru.com] Reference

Stella McCartney Faux napa hobo with metal chain trim.    From Wordnik.com.  [StyleCritics] Reference

It's available in either a napa smooth finish or an embossed baroque pattern.    From Wordnik.com.  [Macsimum News] Reference

SurfacePad is available in either a napa Smooth finish or an embossed baroque Pattern.    From Wordnik.com.  [Applelinks.com] Reference

Combine them with the "napa-tizers" and you've got a great meal that's pretty darn affordable too.    From Wordnik.com. Reference