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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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 Posted - Oct 17 2012 : 1:08:07 PM
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At the market the other day, a lady was cooking some kale. She had diced onion and garlic, chopped walnuts and dried cranberries. She sauteed them til temder, then added kale. This is SO good, y'all! And so easy too. S go out in the garden and grab some fresh kale and try this. Right now! It's that good.
Kris
Happiness is simple.
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com |
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
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Posted - Oct 17 2012 : 5:41:43 PM
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Thanks! I'll have to give it a try!
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
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mosquitocontrol
Farmgirl in Training
34 Posts
Regina
Fayetteville
OH
USA
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Posted - Oct 17 2012 : 9:43:03 PM
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2012 : 05:19:46 AM
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Can't wait to try this! Our kale is the only vegie that did very well in the garden this summer, and it's still going strong, despite several freezing nights that we've had.
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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl
912 Posts
nancy
fernandina beach
florida
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2012 : 06:00:30 AM
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I have tried the baked kale. It gets really crispy and tastes so good. I also chop fresh kale into small pieces and make a salad with it. I add raisins and other veggies and use oil and vinegar for dressing. It is so delicious. Steaming it with garlic is okay but I do prefer the salad now that I have been making it for a while. I got the recipe for the salad from a chef at a vegetarian restaurant I visited when I was with my vegetarian daughter and my one vegan granddaughter.
Nancy
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SunnyJam
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Jamie
Seattle
WA
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2012 : 10:33:20 AM
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Hmm, do you ladies think Kris's recipe would work with chard? The other ingredients sound delicious, and I've got a lot of chard on hand at the moment.
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2012 : 12:21:12 PM
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I would definitely think so, Jamie! I'd give it a shot! It sounds delicious, Kris! Thank you!! We're going to try it, too!
I have a kale question I've been wanting to ask... My foster son used to work at various restaurants and refuses to eat kale because he said they told him that there are parasitic worms that live in kale, which is why they have to soak it in salt water for 15 minutes or so before using it as garnish on plates.... Is that true? I've never soaked kale - I mean, I wash it, then chop it and cook it, but I've never soaked it, nor have I ever heard about parasitic worms living in it. Have I been doing it wrong this whole time? Or, is it more that restaurants don't use kale right away so they need to soak it to kill bacteria or something? Ever since he told me this, it has really bothered me when cooking kale.. but it sure hasn't stopped me from eating it! LOL! Please - if you know, will you please shed some light on this?
Thanks!
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Melina
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Melina
USA
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Posted - Oct 19 2012 : 08:39:29 AM
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I know they soak in salt water to remove cabbage worms and aphids. Nothing less appealing than finding a little green inch worm making his way across the salad bar. I have an idea that's what was going on and someone embellished the story as it was passed along. I've soaked lettuce and other greens from the garden for the same reason.
The morning breeze has secrets to tell you. Do not go back to sleep.
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Oct 19 2012 : 10:28:27 AM
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So, it's basically the same thing we do at home... I soak broccoli and other veggies in salt water to get rid of those little critters, too - it's part of the deal! The way my foster son made it sound, there was something much darker, much more sickening lurking in my kale! I'm so relieved that's not the case! LOL! Thank you, Melina! Now I can enjoy my garden fresh kale without hestitation! LOL! Hugs - nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Oct 19 2012 : 11:18:09 AM
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This sounds really yummy. I sauteed some about a month ago in some chicken broth and my hubby loved it and he would NEVER eat it before so I've got to try this!!! Thanks for sharing!
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
"Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyway" ***John Wayne
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Oct 19 2012 : 4:57:19 PM
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I hope y'all have tried this already. I love it! And yes, chard would be good this way too.
As far as kale harboring parasitic worms, I have never heard that. I have been eating kale for some time now and have never gotten sick. I have been selling it at farmer's markets since spring and have not heard of anyone getting sick either. So yes, soaking any fresh veggies in salt water removes all kinds of nasty critters that I don't want to eat. I have always done that too. As with anything, it's better to be as clean as possible when dealing with soil these days. And who knows where these bugs have been!
I just picked a huge tote each of kale, collards and turnip greens for market in the morning. And bell peppers. I picked a 5 gallon bucket of Blue Lake green beans last night. And will pick radishes and carrots in the morning. So off to market I go! I love that place.
Enjoy those greens, farmgirls!
Kris
Happiness is simple.
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com |
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2012 : 05:32:29 AM
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Have you tried Portuguese soup? Boil some potatoes and carrots until tender. Mash in the water they were cooked in. Add onion, some chicken broth and a big bunch of torn kale and smoked sausage or chorizo. Cook until kale is tender. Excellent the next day.
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2012 : 11:26:43 AM
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Forgot the can of pinto beans drained.
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Oct 21 2012 : 2:37:03 PM
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We love it when its small and tender, but feed it to the chickens when it gets bigger. Collards are our green of choice in the Winter |
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