kale

[Guest guest]

Hair from Kale!!

oh my, can't stand the stuff. think if if rubbed it in I'd get back my

'fat' hair? <G>

Thank God, it's in capsule and powder forms!

Thanks for that little tidbit, Edith.

Sharon

ejohns9525@... wrote:

>

> Three yrs ago went to a natural health type meeting in TN.

> A man 40ish got up gave a short talk. He was interested in nutrition.

> Went to night school and took course. Found out kale was the

> best food he could eat so he really dove into it....juicing lots,

> eating lots. I found out from a good freind of his later that he wanted to

> learn

> about nutrition because he was going bald. The man had a head full

> of hair so it worked.

[Guest guest]

Hair from Kale!!

oh my, can't stand the stuff. think if if rubbed it in I'd get back my

'fat' hair? <G>

Thank God, it's in capsule and powder forms!

Thanks for that little tidbit, Edith.

Sharon

ejohns9525@... wrote:

>

> Three yrs ago went to a natural health type meeting in TN.

> A man 40ish got up gave a short talk. He was interested in nutrition.

> Went to night school and took course. Found out kale was the

> best food he could eat so he really dove into it....juicing lots,

> eating lots. I found out from a good freind of his later that he wanted to

> learn

> about nutrition because he was going bald. The man had a head full

> of hair so it worked.

[Guest guest]

Hair from Kale!!

oh my, can't stand the stuff. think if if rubbed it in I'd get back my

'fat' hair? <G>

Thank God, it's in capsule and powder forms!

Thanks for that little tidbit, Edith.

Sharon

ejohns9525@... wrote:

>

> Three yrs ago went to a natural health type meeting in TN.

> A man 40ish got up gave a short talk. He was interested in nutrition.

> Went to night school and took course. Found out kale was the

> best food he could eat so he really dove into it....juicing lots,

> eating lots. I found out from a good freind of his later that he wanted to

> learn

> about nutrition because he was going bald. The man had a head full

> of hair so it worked.

[Guest guest]

This warning applies to the entire cabbage family, not just kale. . Does not

apply to spinach ....which is not in cabbage family. To the best of my

knowledge

I don't necessarily believe this warning. I love kale and still eat it and

other cabbage family vegetables. I eat kale cooked as it was pretty much

meant to be. Juicing it and eating it raw is not what kale is really suited

for. Cabbage is but not kale.

Dan

_____________________________________________________

Re: Body temp., / kidney cleanse

> >

> >

> > > Be careful about the Kale. It is loaded with goitrogens which will

> > inhibit your thyroid and drop

> > > your core temperature. (Just like Spinach, Cabbage, turnips, and

others

> > in that family).

> > >

> > > Fattah

> > > BC, Canada

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HEALTHY THYROID INTERVENTIONS

Thyroid replacement allows the glands to rest and repair, easing its

constant

job of hormone production. Some physicians prescribe thyroid replacement

without having abnormal laboratory results.

Treatment involves the use of synthetic thyroid hormone, or desiccated

thyroid

extract; however, people who are chemically sensitive tend to do better

using

the desiccated form. Health food stores also offer a milder form of thyroid

extract. A diet rich in vitamins A, C, E, and most B vitamins, and

particularly

iodine can help stimulate the production of thyroid hormone. Kelp is a good

source of iodine, as well as cod and cod-liver oil, seaweed, dulse, lobster,

shrimp, crab, haddock, halibut and herring. Other foods, such as garlic,

radishes, watercress, egg yolks, wheat germ, brewer's yeast, mushrooms,

watermelon, tropical fruits and coconut oil are thyroid stimulating.

The amino acid tyrosine is necessary for the production of thyroid hormone,

which is comprised of tyrosine and iodine. Tyrosine supplements can help

stimulate thyroid function. (250-750 mg, taken between meals.)

Exercise also stimulates the secretion of the thyroid gland.

A 2-4 week diet of only raw foods, with heavy emphasis on raw greens,

seaweed,

nuts, seeds, sprouted beans and seeds, and freshly extracted vegetable

juices

can help improve thyroid function.

Certain foods should be temporarily avoided, as they diminish the release of

thyroid hormone and interfere with hormone production. These include

mustard

greens, kale, cabbage, peanuts, soy flour, millet, brussels sprouts,

cauliflower,

broccoli, turnips, kohlrabi, spinach, and unsaturated oils, such as flax,

soybean,

safflower, corn, and canola.

Re: Body temp., / kidney cleanse

> > >

> > >

> > > > Be careful about the Kale. It is loaded with goitrogens which will

> > > inhibit your thyroid and drop

> > > > your core temperature. (Just like Spinach, Cabbage, turnips, and

> others

> > > in that family).

> > > >

> > > > Fattah

> > > > BC, Canada

>

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[Guest guest]

I consider kale very

mild.

I heard today it’s

a very good thing not to have the same greens every day, it’s better to

have a variety.

Marsha

From:

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Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010

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To:

Subject: Kale

Could someone tell me a little bit about kale? It

seems everyone is using it in their smoothies. Is it a mild green? I don't care

how good something is for me, I won't eat it if it doesn't taste good. I put

spinach and cabbage and other normal fruits and veggies in along with other

stuff but I have not ventured out past that. I would like to start

incorporating other things into my diet but I don't know the first thing about

kale. Thanks!

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Lea Ann, I believe this is your cue?

Kale

 

Could someone tell me a little bit about kale? It seems everyone is

using it in their smoothies. Is it a mild green? I don't care how good

something is for me, I won't eat it if it doesn't taste good. I put

spinach and cabbage and other normal fruits and veggies in along with

other stuff but I have not ventured out past that. I would like to

start incorporating other things into my diet but I don't know the

first thing about kale. Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Hello ,

Here's what I know about Kale.

It is a superfood! I'm guessing that it ranks up there close to Wheat Grass in beneficial properties and it is much easier to find in stores!

Collards and Kale both have 1,000 points on the ANDI Score. Here is some information on the ANDI Score: http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m3d6-Whats-the-nutrient-density-of-your-food-Get-the-ANDI-score

Marsha is correct. It is very good to rotate your greens - I have a tiny bit of information about that on my Green Smoothies page of my website: http://worknotes.com/FL/VitaMixLady/Agapemom/ap5.aspx

I try to get a LOT of Kale and Collards into my diet. Here is a great website dedicated only to Kale! http://www.365daysofkale.com/2009/03/recipe-kale-chips.html

I also LOVE Kale Chips as a different way to get Kale into my diet: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en & q=kale+chips++ & sourceid=navclient-ff & rlz=1B3GGGL_enUS177US229 & ie=UTF-8

And finally, I find that it is best to remove the stem if you are concerned about an overly fibrous Green Smoothie - the stem also seems to have a bit of a stronger flavor. I recommend starting slowly (I know quite a few people who had the attitude, "if it is good for me then I want a LOT of it" and they didn't like Kale, but when they removed the stems and tried using less, they liked it). You will gain an appreciation for the bitterness of greens over time (if you drink a green smoothie daily as I hope that everyone does :-) and if you want, you can "up" the amount of Kale in the future. BTW, I compost my Kale stems.

And one more finally :-) For some people with thyroid issues, Kale can be a goiterogen. You will know if Kale is a problem for you if you start to feel a "lump" in your throat. "Goiterogenic Foods" would be another topic for a Google Search. I've heard that steaming or cooking Kale helps to reduce the goiterogenic properties of it. I try to mix steamed kale into my diet along with the fresh kale in my Green Smoothies and Blended Salads. I have thyroid "issues", but have had no problems with eating a lot of Kale.

Hope this information is helpful! :-)

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL321-773-7088 (home)321-961-9219 (cell)www.VitamixLady.comwww..com 13:35 <)))><

Kale

Could someone tell me a little bit about kale? It seems everyone is using it in their smoothies. Is it a mild green? I don't care how good something is for me, I won't eat it if it doesn't taste good. I put spinach and cabbage and other normal fruits and veggies in along with other stuff but I have not ventured out past that. I would like to start incorporating other things into my diet but I don't know the first thing about kale. Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Thanks Lea Ann,

I remember now that on the other list kale chips were talked about and I went

and saw a video on how to make them. I have a dryer and was going to try and

make some but time got away from me and I forgot all about them. I think I will

start small and add some to my smoothies. But the one website, 365 days of kale,

is very interesting. I plan to spend some time there reading up on it. And with

nut mylk bags on their way to me, I will be trying out some nut milks too.

>

> Hello ,

>

> Here's what I know about Kale.

>

> It is a superfood! I'm guessing that it ranks up there close to Wheat Grass

in beneficial properties and it is much easier to find in stores!

>

> Collards and Kale both have 1,000 points on the ANDI Score. Here is some

information on the ANDI Score:

http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m3d6-Whats-the-nu\

trient-density-of-your-food-Get-the-ANDI-score

>

> Marsha is correct. It is very good to rotate your greens - I have a tiny bit

of information about that on my Green Smoothies page of my website:

http://worknotes.com/FL/VitaMixLady/Agapemom/ap5.aspx

>

> I try to get a LOT of Kale and Collards into my diet. Here is a great website

dedicated only to Kale!

http://www.365daysofkale.com/2009/03/recipe-kale-chips.html

>

> I also LOVE Kale Chips as a different way to get Kale into my diet:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en & q=kale+chips++ & sourceid=navclient-ff & rlz=1B3G\

GGL_enUS177US229 & ie=UTF-8

>

> And finally, I find that it is best to remove the stem if you are concerned

about an overly fibrous Green Smoothie - the stem also seems to have a bit of a

stronger flavor. I recommend starting slowly (I know quite a few people who had

the attitude, " if it is good for me then I want a LOT of it " and they didn't

like Kale, but when they removed the stems and tried using less, they liked it).

You will gain an appreciation for the bitterness of greens over time (if you

drink a green smoothie daily as I hope that everyone does :-) and if you want,

you can " up " the amount of Kale in the future. BTW, I compost my Kale stems.

>

> And one more finally :-) For some people with thyroid issues, Kale can be a

goiterogen. You will know if Kale is a problem for you if you start to feel a

" lump " in your throat. " Goiterogenic Foods " would be another topic for a Google

Search. I've heard that steaming or cooking Kale helps to reduce the

goiterogenic properties of it. I try to mix steamed kale into my diet along

with the fresh kale in my Green Smoothies and Blended Salads. I have thyroid

" issues " , but have had no problems with eating a lot of Kale.

>

> Hope this information is helpful! :-)

>

> Blessings,

> Lea Ann Savage

> Satellite Beach, FL

> 321-773-7088 (home)

> 321-961-9219 (cell)

> www.VitamixLady.com

> www..com

> 13:35

> <)))><

[Guest guest]

I love the 365 days of Kale site! I also highly recommend the Eat Right America book - it is small and has a bookmark you can carry in your purse with the scores of the "top 20" most nutrient dense foods!

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL321-773-7088 (home)321-961-9219 (cell)www.VitamixLady.comwww..com 13:35 <)))><

Re: Kale

Thanks Lea Ann,I remember now that on the other list kale chips were talked about and I went and saw a video on how to make them. I have a dryer and was going to try and make some but time got away from me and I forgot all about them. I think I will start small and add some to my smoothies. But the one website, 365 days of kale, is very interesting. I plan to spend some time there reading up on it. And with nut mylk bags on their way to me, I will be trying out some nut milks too. >> Hello ,> > Here's what I know about Kale.> > It is a superfood! I'm guessing that it ranks up there close to Wheat Grass in beneficial properties and it is much easier to find in stores!> > Collards and Kale both have 1,000 points on the ANDI Score. Here is some information on the ANDI Score: http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m3d6-Whats-the-nutrient-density-of-your-food-Get-the-ANDI-score> > Marsha is correct. It is very good to rotate your greens - I have a tiny bit of information about that on my Green Smoothies page of my website: http://worknotes.com/FL/VitaMixLady/Agapemom/ap5.aspx> > I try to get a LOT of Kale and Collards into my diet. Here is a great website dedicated only to Kale! http://www.365daysofkale.com/2009/03/recipe-kale-chips.html> > I also LOVE Kale Chips as a different way to get Kale into my diet: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en & q=kale+chips++ & sourceid=navclient-ff & rlz=1B3GGGL_enUS177US229 & ie=UTF-8> > And finally, I find that it is best to remove the stem if you are concerned about an overly fibrous Green Smoothie - the stem also seems to have a bit of a stronger flavor. I recommend starting slowly (I know quite a few people who had the attitude, "if it is good for me then I want a LOT of it" and they didn't like Kale, but when they removed the stems and tried using less, they liked it). You will gain an appreciation for the bitterness of greens over time (if you drink a green smoothie daily as I hope that everyone does :-) and if you want, you can "up" the amount of Kale in the future. BTW, I compost my Kale stems.> > And one more finally :-) For some people with thyroid issues, Kale can be a goiterogen. You will know if Kale is a problem for you if you start to feel a "lump" in your throat. "Goiterogenic Foods" would be another topic for a Google Search. I've heard that steaming or cooking Kale helps to reduce the goiterogenic properties of it. I try to mix steamed kale into my diet along with the fresh kale in my Green Smoothies and Blended Salads. I have thyroid "issues", but have had no problems with eating a lot of Kale.> > Hope this information is helpful! :-)> > Blessings,> Lea Ann Savage> Satellite Beach, FL> 321-773-7088 (home)> 321-961-9219 (cell)> www.VitamixLady.com> www..com> 13:35 > <)))><

[Guest guest]

Except for a store that sells organics like a Health Food Store, I find the best Kale (not organic I am sure) is sold at Walmart Superstores. I don't like the kind sold in bags of chopped Kale - it seems like ALL stems (and I don't eat the stems) and I find that after I've spent 45 minutes separating the stems from the leaves there are hardly any leaves left.

With the Walmart Kale there are good full leaves and after washing I strip the stem out and put the washed leaves in a plastic bag and store in the fridge.

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

Kale

Is kale seasonal? Now that I am looking for some, can't seem to find it. Never tried it before.

[Guest guest]

Thanks, I will check. Does Kale taste more like a lettuce or more like a

cabbage?

>

> Except for a store that sells organics like a Health Food Store, I find the

best Kale (not organic I am sure) is sold at Walmart Superstores. I don't like

the kind sold in bags of chopped Kale - it seems like ALL stems (and I don't eat

the stems) and I find that after I've spent 45 minutes separating the stems from

the leaves there are hardly any leaves left.

>

> With the Walmart Kale there are good full leaves and after washing I strip the

stem out and put the washed leaves in a plastic bag and store in the fridge.

>

> Blessings,

> Lea Ann Savage

> Satellite Beach, FL

> (321) 773-7088 (home)

> (321-961-9219 (cell)

> www.VitamixLady.com

> www..com

> <))><

> Kale

>

>

>

> Is kale seasonal? Now that I am looking for some, can't seem to find it.

Never tried it before.

>

[Guest guest]

I always see it and buy it in the fall thru winter. About November thru

February.

 Terry Pogue 

My Foodie Photos

http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/

On Nov 20, 2010, at 11:47 AM, flnancy1958 wrote:

> Is kale seasonal? Now that I am looking for some, can't seem to find it.

Never tried it before.

>

>

[Guest guest]

It's more like cabbage. But a lot of depends on how it's prepared. The Southern

U.S. way to cook kale is a long slow time in chicken stock with some pork

product or smoked turkey. In Brazil (and parts of the u.s.) it is nned

(stem removed) and sauteed very briefly until the color changes... that only

takes about 3 or 4 minutes. OR another way to do it is " Massaged Kale " Where the

julianned the kale (sans stems) is dressed and sort of squeezed in your hand

until the fibers break down a bit. Here is a recipe for that version. As you can

see that is really a salad type side dish.

Massaged Kale Salad - Serves 4

Recipe By: Aarti Sequeira

Published in: Arrtis Party

Ingredients

1 bunch kale (black kale is especially good) -- stalks removed and discarded,

leaves thinly sliced

1 lemon -- juiced

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil -- plus extra for drizzling

Kosher salt

2 teaspoon honey

Freshly ground black pepper

1 mango -- diced small (about 1 cup)

small handful toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) -- about 2 rounded tablespoons

Instructions

In large serving bowl, add the kale, half of lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and a

little kosher salt. Massage until the kale starts to soften and wilt, 2 to 3

minutes. Set aside while you make the dressing.

In a small bowl, whisk remaining lemon juice with the honey and lots of freshly

ground black pepper. Stream in the 1/4 cup of oil while whisking until a

dressing forms, and you like how it tastes.

Pour the dressing over the kale, and add the mango and pepitas. Toss and serve.

Recipe Notes

Exported from A Cook's Books -- Recipe management for Macintosh

 Terry Pogue 

My Foodie Photos

http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/

 Terry Pogue 

My Foodie Photos

http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/

On Nov 20, 2010, at 1:20 PM, flnancy1958 wrote:

> Thanks, I will check. Does Kale taste more like a lettuce or more like a

cabbage?

>

>

>>

>> Except for a store that sells organics like a Health Food Store, I find the

best Kale (not organic I am sure) is sold at Walmart Superstores. I don't like

the kind sold in bags of chopped Kale - it seems like ALL stems (and I don't eat

the stems) and I find that after I've spent 45 minutes separating the stems from

the leaves there are hardly any leaves left.

>>

>> With the Walmart Kale there are good full leaves and after washing I strip

the stem out and put the washed leaves in a plastic bag and store in the fridge.

>>

>> Blessings,

>> Lea Ann Savage

>> Satellite Beach, FL

>> (321) 773-7088 (home)

>> (321-961-9219 (cell)

>> www.VitamixLady.com

>> www..com

>> <))><

>> Kale

>>

>>

>>

>> Is kale seasonal? Now that I am looking for some, can't seem to find it.

Never tried it before.

>>

>

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

More like a bitter lettuce. Similar to Collards which are also sold at Walmart and also very good for you (both Kale and Collars have 1,000 points on the ANDI scale) ANDI stands for Aggregate Nutritional Density Index and is basically a rating of how nutritious is a food in relations to calories. So a lower calorie food comes in at a higher place on the scale so this scale isn't a be all end all scale because foods like walnuts come in low (because they are high calorie) while they are still very nutritious.

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

Kale> > > > Is kale seasonal? Now that I am looking for some, can't seem to find it. Never tried it before.>

[Guest guest]

To me, it has a grassy taste raw in smoothies....but I like that grassiness.

I love to add it to soup right before serving and

eating it wilted with a little parm cheese on top of the soup. comfort food.

On 11/20/2010 12:20:55 PM, flnancy1958 (pravern@...) wrote:

> Thanks, I will check. Does Kale taste more like a lettuce or more like a

> cabbage?

§

c[_] Cat

[Guest guest]

I saw a bag of Kale today in Publix but will wait until after Thanksgiving to

experiment. At least I now know what it looks like.

> > Thanks, I will check. Does Kale taste more like a lettuce or more like a

> > cabbage?

>

>

>

> §

> c[_] Cat

>

[Guest guest]

Remember, this is the kind I REALLY don't like. Don't judge Kale by Publix chopped Kale in a bag - it doesn't do the plant justice! Walmart sells Kale on the stem. Much better.

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

Re: Kale

I saw a bag of Kale today in Publix but will wait until after Thanksgiving to experiment. At least I now know what it looks like.> > Thanks, I will check. Does Kale taste more like a lettuce or more like a> > cabbage?> > > > §> c[_] Cat>

[Guest guest]

We have a Walmart in town, so I will get there. This morning, I was out Turkey

hunting and didn't quite qet that far. Thanks for setting me straight.

> > > Thanks, I will check. Does Kale taste more like a lettuce or more like a

> > > cabbage?

> >

> >

> >

> > §

> > c[_] Cat

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Definitely trim off the stem.

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Dec 24, 2010, at 4:33 PM, flnancy1958 wrote:

Just bought my first bunch of kale. Do you use the whole thing or trim it off the stem?

[Guest guest]

I generally grow my own Kale and also freeze it.  I have green smoothies using some Kale almost every day and I've used it both ways.  I started by removing stems and only using the leafy part, but now I use most of the stems too.  I don't think it makes a big difference in the vitamix, and I assume the stems must be healthy too.  Try it both ways to see which you prefer.  Good Luck.  Arlene

On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 4:33 PM, flnancy1958 <pravern@...> wrote:

 

Just bought my first bunch of kale. Do you use the whole thing or trim it off the stem?

[Guest guest]

Hi Lea Ann........is there anything unhealthy about the stems or just about taste and texture?  I use the stems unless the Kale is very old.  Of course, I love Kale.

On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 5:29 PM, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote:

 

Definitely trim off the stem.

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.VitamixLady.comwww..com

<))><

On Dec 24, 2010, at 4:33 PM, flnancy1958 wrote:

 

Just bought my first bunch of kale. Do you use the whole thing or trim it off the stem?

[Guest guest]

Texture mostly. I shouldn't have said definitely because everyone's tastes are different. I hate broccoli in green smoothies, but it appears that some not only tolerate it, but like it!Viva La Difference! :-)So cool that you grow your own BTW - Kudos!

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Dec 24, 2010, at 5:36 PM, Arlene Pepera wrote:

Hi Lea Ann........is there anything unhealthy about the stems or just about taste and texture? I use the stems unless the Kale is very old. Of course, I love Kale.

On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 5:29 PM, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote:

Definitely trim off the stem.

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.VitamixLady.comwww..com

<))><

On Dec 24, 2010, at 4:33 PM, flnancy1958 wrote:

Just bought my first bunch of kale. Do you use the whole thing or trim it off the stem?

[Guest guest]

So--do share--how do you grow your own (and what zone are you?),

Thanks,

Stacey

On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 4:34 PM, Arlene Pepera <arlenepepera@...> wrote:

 

I generally grow my own Kale and also freeze it. 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I live in Ohio in zone 5.  We were able to keep fall planted Kale growing through November.  During the summer I harvested a lot to freeze and that's what we're using now.  I didn't bother to blanch and it is fine in smoothies and soups.  I froze in large ziplocks, and compressed them to get as much air out as possible by squeezing down on the kale and also using a straw.  Kale used to be an occasional green in our diet, but this summer we started making smoothies and now Kale goes into at least 1 smoothie every day and we love it.  By the way it is a very easy vegetable to grow and you can put seeds out as early as the ground can we worked, or better yet, start a few plants inside to transplant in early spring.  We did a 2nd planting toward the end of summer.  Kale loves cool weather and the flavor seems to improve after we get a light frost, which it survives no problem.  We grow several varieties, winterbor is my favorite (curly leaf type).

On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 12:10 PM, asummers asummers <asummers@...> wrote:

 

So--do share--how do you grow your own (and what zone are you?),

Thanks,

Stacey

On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 4:34 PM, Arlene Pepera <arlenepepera@...> wrote:

 

I generally grow my own Kale and also freeze it.