kale

[Guest guest]

Thanks Arlene!!  I plan to give it ago this spring.

Stacey

On Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 5:49 PM, Arlene Pepera <arlenepepera@...> wrote:

 

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. 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I grow kale year round-outdoors during the season, and indoors with a grow light in the off season. It is a very forgiving plant and grow quickly. I harvest it when its still tender, and am able to use the stems. I generally dont bother to freeze it since I rotate plantings to keep a fresh batch on hand at all times. I personally can't eat it due to the high salicylates in it, but it goes into at least one of my daughter's daily drinks.

I generally grow my own Kale and also freeze it.

[Guest guest]

Thanks ---I'm not ready to tackle grow lights just yet! LOL

I plan to grow some kale late winter and see how it goes.

Stacey

On Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 6:19 PM, Berry <berrywell@...> wrote:

 

I grow kale year round-outdoors during the season, and indoors with a grow light in the off season.  It is a very forgiving plant and grow quickly.  I harvest it when its still tender, and am able to use the stems.  I generally dont bother to freeze it since I rotate plantings to keep a fresh batch on hand at all times.  I personally can't eat it due to the high salicylates in it, but it goes into at least one of  my daughter's daily drinks.

 

I generally grow my own Kale and also freeze it. 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I tried to grow kale years ago but ended up tilling it all under because it was positively covered with aphids. Short of dousing it with poison I didn't know what to do and so didn't use it at all. (It was the curly type and the bugs wouldn't satisfactorily wash off, either.)

I'd like to try again. Any ideas as to how to avoid the aphid problem?

Gudrun

On Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 5:49 PM, Arlene Pepera <arlenepepera@...> wrote:

 

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).

[Guest guest]

Did you grow garlic or habaneros adjacent to the kale?JDOn Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 10:00 AM, gudrun schindler <gudrun.schindler@...> wrote:

 

I tried to grow kale years ago but ended up tilling it all under because it was positively covered with aphids. Short of dousing it with poison I didn't know what to do and so didn't use it at all. (It was the curly type and the bugs wouldn't satisfactorily wash off, either.)

I'd like to try again. Any ideas as to how to avoid the aphid problem?

Gudrun

On Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 5:49 PM, Arlene Pepera <arlenepepera@...> wrote:

 

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).

[Guest guest]

You can also blend a habanero in water in the Vitamix and use that as a natural insecticide by spraying it on your plants...http://www.vitamix.com/household/infocenter/summerfun/composting.asp (this link also has information on making cold compost for your garden) I use an extra 64 oz. container dedicated to kitchen scraps for this...Making Natural Pesticides With Your Vitamix® Super 5200Believe it or not, you can use items grown right in your garden as natural pesticides. Some of the more popular items used are hot peppers or tomatoes. Hot peppers are a great all-around pesticide since they not only work as a pest repellent, but also help to heal plant diseases. Hot pepper sprays have been known to work especially well on leaf eating pests as well as root maggots, ants and soft-bodied insects. Best of all, mixing up a hot pepper pesticide is easy! Simply throw a handful of hot peppers into your Vitamix Super 5200 with a quart of water, mix well (about 2 minutes), strain thoroughly with cheesecloth before pouring in your spray bottle, and use this mixture to spray on affected plants. Another great natural pesticide is, interestingly enough, one of America’s favorite foods! The California Salsa recipe, which can be found in theRecipes for Better Living cookbook that comes with the purchase of the Vitamix Super 5200, contains just the right ingredients that are not only tasty for you and your family, but also pull double-duty as excellent pest and disease deterrents. And like hot pepper sprays, it’s a cinch to make. Prepare the salsa recipe contained in the cookbook with the same ingredients, but instead of using LOW to chop, process on HIGH speed for 2 minutes to liquefy. Strain with cheesecloth, pour the liquid into a spray bottle and spray on affected plants. The general rule of thumb for most applications is spraying every 3 to 5 days for 2 weeks.

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

On Dec 27, 2010, at 11:11 AM, JD Schaefer wrote:

Did you grow garlic or habaneros adjacent to the kale?JDOn Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 10:00 AM, gudrun schindler <gudrun.schindler@...> wrote:

I tried to grow kale years ago but ended up tilling it all under because it was positively covered with aphids. Short of dousing it with poison I didn't know what to do and so didn't use it at all. (It was the curly type and the bugs wouldn't satisfactorily wash off, either.)

I'd like to try again. Any ideas as to how to avoid the aphid problem?

Gudrun

On Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 5:49 PM, Arlene Pepera <arlenepepera@...> wrote:

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).

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Lee Ann. I'm working on my seed order right now and will add habaneros to the list!!!

GudrunOn Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 6:31 AM, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote:

You can also blend a habanero in water in the Vitamix and use that as a natural insecticide by spraying it on your plants...

http://www.vitamix.com/household/infocenter/summerfun/composting.asp (this link also has information on making cold compost for your garden)  I use an extra 64 oz. container dedicated to kitchen scraps for this...

Making Natural Pesticides With Your Vitamix® Super 5200Believe it or not, you can use items grown right in your garden as natural pesticides. Some of the more popular items used are hot peppers or tomatoes. Hot peppers are a great all-around pesticide since they not only work as a pest repellent, but also help to heal plant diseases. 

-- " Do not meddle with the forces of nature, for you are small, insignificant and biodegradable. " --unknown

[Guest guest]

So sorry for misspelling your name Lea Ann!On Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 8:43 AM, gudrun schindler <gudrun.schindler@...> wrote:

Thanks, Lee Ann. I'm working on my seed order right now and will add habaneros to the list!!!

GudrunOn Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 6:31 AM, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote:

You can also blend a habanero in water in the Vitamix and use that as a natural insecticide by spraying it on your plants...

http://www.vitamix.com/household/infocenter/summerfun/composting.asp (this link also has information on making cold compost for your garden)  I use an extra 64 oz. container dedicated to kitchen scraps for this...

Making Natural Pesticides With Your Vitamix® Super 5200Believe it or not, you can use items grown right in your garden as natural pesticides. Some of the more popular items used are hot peppers or tomatoes. Hot peppers are a great all-around pesticide since they not only work as a pest repellent, but also help to heal plant diseases. 

-- " Do not meddle with the forces of nature, for you are small, insignificant and biodegradable. " --unknown

[Guest guest]

I answer to any spelling of my name - my Mom knows that she messed up when she created the spelling of my name and is appropriately repentant ;-)

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

On Dec 28, 2010, at 9:44 AM, gudrun schindler wrote:

So sorry for misspelling your name Lea Ann!On Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 8:43 AM, gudrun schindler <gudrun.schindler@...> wrote:

Thanks, Lee Ann. I'm working on my seed order right now and will add habaneros to the list!!!

GudrunOn Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 6:31 AM, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote:

You can also blend a habanero in water in the Vitamix and use that as a natural insecticide by spraying it on your plants...

http://www.vitamix.com/household/infocenter/summerfun/composting.asp (this link also has information on making cold compost for your garden) I use an extra 64 oz. container dedicated to kitchen scraps for this...

Making Natural Pesticides With Your Vitamix® Super 5200Believe it or not, you can use items grown right in your garden as natural pesticides. Some of the more popular items used are hot peppers or tomatoes. Hot peppers are a great all-around pesticide since they not only work as a pest repellent, but also help to heal plant diseases.

-- "Do not meddle with the forces of nature, for you are small, insignificant and biodegradable." --unknown

[Guest guest]

My question is, does spraying a super hot pepper like habanero increase the hotness factor in my veggies that I grow?

Re: Kale

You can also blend a habanero in water in the Vitamix and use that as a natural insecticide by spraying it on your plants...

http://www.vitamix.com/household/infocenter/summerfun/composting.asp

(this link also has information on making cold compost for your garden) I use an extra 64 oz. container dedicated to kitchen scraps for this...

Making Natural Pesticides With Your Vitamix® Super 5200Believe it or not, you can use items grown right in your garden as natural pesticides. Some of the more popular items used are hot peppers or tomatoes. Hot peppers are a great all-around pesticide since they not only work as a pest repellent, but also help to heal plant diseases. Hot pepper sprays have been known to work especially well on leaf eating pests as well as root maggots, ants and soft-bodied insects. Best of all, mixing up a hot pepper pesticide is easy! Simply throw a handful of hot peppers into your Vitamix Super 5200 with a quart of water, mix well (about 2 minutes), strain thoroughly with cheesecloth before pouring in your spray bottle, and use this mixture to spray on affected plants. Another great natural pesticide is, interestingly enough, one of America’s favorite foods! The California Salsa recipe, which can be found in theRecipes for Better Living cookbook that comes with the purchase of the Vitamix Super 5200, contains just the right ingredients that are not only tasty for you and your family, but also pull double-duty as excellent pest and disease deterrents. And like hot pepper sprays, it’s a cinch to make. Prepare the salsa recipe contained in the cookbook with the same ingredients, but instead of using LOW to chop, process on HIGH speed for 2 minutes to liquefy. Strain with cheesecloth, pour the liquid into a spray bottle and spray on affected plants. The general rule of thumb for most applications is spraying every 3 to 5 days for 2 weeks.

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

On Dec 27, 2010, at 11:11 AM, JD Schaefer wrote:

Did you grow garlic or habaneros adjacent to the kale?JD

On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 10:00 AM, gudrun schindler <gudrun.schindler@...> wrote:

I tried to grow kale years ago but ended up tilling it all under because it was positively covered with aphids. Short of dousing it with poison I didn't know what to do and so didn't use it at all. (It was the curly type and the bugs wouldn't satisfactorily wash off, either.)

I'd like to try again. Any ideas as to how to avoid the aphid problem?

Gudrun

On Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 5:49 PM, Arlene Pepera <arlenepepera@...> wrote:

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).

[Guest guest]

, I am so tired from driving for 2 days that my brain isn't working--is it

the salicylates that make kale a goitrogen (sp?) or do they have some other side

effect?

thanks,

Joyce

>

> I grow kale year round-outdoors during the season, and indoors with a grow

light in the off season.  It is a very forgiving plant and grow quickly.  I

harvest it when its still tender, and am able to use the stems.  I generally

dont bother to freeze it since I rotate plantings to keep a fresh batch on hand

at all times.  I personally can't eat it due to the high salicylates in it, but

it goes into at least one of  my daughter's daily drinks.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

, I am so tired from driving for 2 days that my brain isn't working--is it

the salicylates that make kale a goitrogen (sp?) or do they have some other side

effect?

thanks,

Joyce

>

> I grow kale year round-outdoors during the season, and indoors with a grow

light in the off season.  It is a very forgiving plant and grow quickly.  I

harvest it when its still tender, and am able to use the stems.  I generally

dont bother to freeze it since I rotate plantings to keep a fresh batch on hand

at all times.  I personally can't eat it due to the high salicylates in it, but

it goes into at least one of  my daughter's daily drinks.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

LOL, Joyce...my brain isn't working either, and I have NOT been driving! I have absolutely no excuse! No, salicylates are not a goitrogen, but more of an allergen. The naturally occurring iodine is usually the problem with greens as a thyroid disruptor. Sals are in MOST fruits and veggies, and a real pain to avoid if you are sensitive to them! From: hatchjoyce <Joyce_Handy@...>Subject: Re: Kale Date: Monday, January 3, 2011, 9:04 PM

, I am so tired from driving for 2 days that my brain isn't working--is it the salicylates that make kale a goitrogen (sp?) or do they have some other side effect?

thanks,

Joyce

>

> I grow kale year round-outdoors during the season, and indoors with a grow light in the off season. It is a very forgiving plant and grow quickly. I harvest it when its still tender, and am able to use the stems. I generally dont bother to freeze it since I rotate plantings to keep a fresh batch on hand at all times. I personally can't eat it due to the high salicylates in it, but it goes into at least one of my daughter's daily drinks.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

LOL, Joyce...my brain isn't working either, and I have NOT been driving! I have absolutely no excuse! No, salicylates are not a goitrogen, but more of an allergen. The naturally occurring iodine is usually the problem with greens as a thyroid disruptor. Sals are in MOST fruits and veggies, and a real pain to avoid if you are sensitive to them! From: hatchjoyce <Joyce_Handy@...>Subject: Re: Kale Date: Monday, January 3, 2011, 9:04 PM

, I am so tired from driving for 2 days that my brain isn't working--is it the salicylates that make kale a goitrogen (sp?) or do they have some other side effect?

thanks,

Joyce

>

> I grow kale year round-outdoors during the season, and indoors with a grow light in the off season. It is a very forgiving plant and grow quickly. I harvest it when its still tender, and am able to use the stems. I generally dont bother to freeze it since I rotate plantings to keep a fresh batch on hand at all times. I personally can't eat it due to the high salicylates in it, but it goes into at least one of my daughter's daily drinks.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thought you guys might want to try something delicious, here’s my blog entry

that I posted today.

http://bonniesherbals.com/blog/item/226-cheesy-kale-chips-vegan

when you want something that feels like “junk food†but is actual health

food, this is the best

Bonnie

www.bonniesherbals.com

“creating wellness with herbs and waterâ€

[Guest guest]

Thanks Bonnie, that sounds really tasty and healthy also. I will have to

plant kale this year, and try that. So much better than the junk food chips

in the store.

Judy

On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 3:44 PM, Bonnie <bonniesherbals@...>wrote:

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>

> Thought you guys might want to try something delicious, here’s my blog

> entry that I posted today.

>

> http://bonniesherbals.com/blog/item/226-cheesy-kale-chips-vegan

>

> when you want something that feels like “junk food” but is actual health

> food, this is the best

>

> Bonnie

>

> www.bonniesherbals.com

> “creating wellness with herbs and water”

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Bonnie,

Thanks for that very informative link. I think I'll try the oven drying method.

I do use kale about once a week but usually just add a little water, lots of

garlic powder, and cook only until wilted. My son doesn't care for the

chewiness, however, so I think this will crisp it up and make it more palatable

for him. Yes, I do think all kale has curly leaves - at least the kind I've

seen. I've never grown any either but my son is building boxes all around our

deck so we can grow some vegetables and maybe some herbs too so the link you

sent will come in handy. Thanks again. Will let you know how the oven drying

goes. If it doesn't I might just spring for dehydrator :-)

Best,

Dee

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> > I second that motion :-) I've been thinking of planting kale too and this

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Bonnie,

I'm going to give your easy krispy kale first since it works in the oven. Will

look for the Russian kale too.

Dee

>

> All kale does not have curley leaves, I use both dinosaur and Russian kale

> and they are not curly leaf ones. My favorite is Russian kale, in fact I

> need to go online and purchase seeds now for it. The pic of the kale in my

> post was from last years garden.

>

>

>

> Love the Excalibur dehydrator I have.

>

>

>

> By the way, I just set up my business facebook page, so if you are on

> facebook and want to " like " me, on facebook go to Bonnie's Herbals or on my

> website www.bonniesherbals.com on the front page you can click on the right

> side to access it.

>

>

>

> The other way I like to make crispy kale is to just remove the center stem ,

> break it into pieces, spray some olive oil and some realsalt or celtic sea

> salt on it, and put it in oven on 300, for 5-8 minutes on each side, watch

> it doesn't burn. It's really yummy

>

> Bonnie

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[Guest guest]

We love to make baked kale chips...

wash. remove leaves from heavy stems, olive oil on cookie sheet, alittle salt

bake 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

great alternative to potato chips

do a google search for more details

> Hi everyone!!> > I just bought a huge bag of Kale and I really hope we can use it up before it goes bad. (I've never used it before)> > Please help me with a yummy smoothie recipe? This is what I have on hand to go with it:> > bananas, oranges, strawberries, mix berries, pineapple, blueberries, lime and lemon juice.> > Any ideas? > > > > >

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

[Guest guest]

Oh those sound soooo good. I will have to try them as I am always looking for

healthy alternatives in food. I love to make hummus and this would be a great

way to eat it. Thanks for the tip!

Gadel

>

> > Hi everyone!!

> >

> > I just bought a huge bag of Kale and I really hope we can use it up before

it goes bad. (I've never used it before)

> >

> > Please help me with a yummy smoothie recipe? This is what I have on hand to

go with it:

> >

> > bananas, oranges, strawberries, mix berries, pineapple, blueberries, lime

and lemon juice.

> >

> > Any ideas?

> >

> >

> >

> >

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> >

[Guest guest]

Don't know about the chips. I love Kale blended with fruit, olive oil, dulce,

and flax seed.

[Guest guest]

Would you post your recipe please? the last time I made them, they weren't

crispy enough to be called chips.

Kate

On Fri, Oct 7, 2011 at 11:22 AM, tracy.smith108 <tracy.smith108@...>wrote:

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>

>

> I wonder if anyone else is on the kale chip bandwagon out there or knows of

> any other ways to enjoy it?? We are really enjoying them here and they are

> surprisingly filling.

>

> __._,_.__

>

[Guest guest]

I get organic kale at my local health food store, who gets them from a local

farmer. It is really, really tasty in soups too!

I clean it , dry it, slice down the center stalk, cut it the opposite direction

the with kitchen scissors into squares as close to same size as possible so that

they will crisp more evenly. Then sprinkle olive oil and sea salt and bake on

300 degrees until they are fairly crispy. I have found that the time really

varies with varities of the kale but none take less than ten minutes here. Some

use spices instead of or in addition to sea salt or dulse.

I was very surprised at how addictive these actually are!!

>

> > **

> >

> >

> > I wonder if anyone else is on the kale chip bandwagon out there or knows of

> > any other ways to enjoy it?? We are really enjoying them here and they are

> > surprisingly filling.

> >

> > __._,_.__

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks

On Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 6:50 PM, tracy.smith108 <tracy.smith108@...>wrote:

> **

>

>

>

> I get organic kale at my local health food store, who gets them from a

> local farmer. It is really, really tasty in soups too!

>

> I clean it , dry it, slice down the center stalk, cut it the opposite

> direction the with kitchen scissors into squares as close to same size as

> possible so that they will crisp more evenly. Then sprinkle olive oil and

> sea salt and bake on 300 degrees until they are fairly crispy. I have found

> that the time really varies with varities of the kale but none take less

> than ten minutes here. Some use spices instead of or in addition to sea salt

> or dulse.

>

> I was very surprised at how addictive these actually are!!

>

>

>

> >

> > > **

>

> > >

> > >

> > > I wonder if anyone else is on the kale chip bandwagon out there or

> knows of

> > > any other ways to enjoy it?? We are really enjoying them here and they

> are

> > > surprisingly filling.

> > >

> > > __._,_.__

> > >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Sometimes our neighbors give us vegetables from their gardens. We live in

the country so a lot of people have big gardens. One neighbor gave me 4

huge hubbard squash. 1/2 of one is a meal. I added a slice of beef and

some salad and that was supper last night. I am not nearly so hungry all

the time and the cravings are much better. They say if you eat HFCS you

will have cravings. HFCS tricks your brain into thinking you are still

hungry. I'm very careful to watch for any that might have been added to

canned foods I buy. They put it in virtually everything. It's hard to find

canned fruit without it.

I will have to try the crispy Kale. That sounds good.

On Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 8:50 PM, tracy.smith108 <tracy.smith108@...>wrote:

> **

>

>

>

> I get organic kale at my local health food store, who gets them from a

> local farmer. It is really, really tasty in soups too!

>

> I clean it , dry it, slice down the center stalk, cut it the opposite

> direction the with kitchen scissors into squares as close to same size as

> possible so that they will crisp more evenly. Then sprinkle olive oil and

> sea salt and bake on 300 degrees until they are fairly crispy. I have found

> that the time really varies with varities of the kale but none take less

> than ten minutes here. Some use spices instead of or in addition to sea salt

> or dulse.

>

> I was very surprised at how addictive these actually are!!

>

>

>

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> > > I wonder if anyone else is on the kale chip bandwagon out there or

> knows of

> > > any other ways to enjoy it?? We are really enjoying them here and they

> are

> > > surprisingly filling.

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