Everyone has a comfort zone. Mine can be pretty small! So when I had to make the choice between fennel and kale, it was difficult! Weird fluffy green-feathered peacock, vs. tough-looking, green frilly lace.
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Fennel- these have less "feathers" than the ones at RHG-
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| they really did remind me of peacocks |
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| Kale- at least the ones I chose were single leaves in a bunch |
Ok, so kidding aside, I was quite intimidated at the prospect of either of these vegetables. I do enjoy trying new things, but it's much easier if I'm forced into it. (as in, it's in my share, I have to take it!) Having to choose which I am going to discover is a whole new level out of my comfort zone.
In the end, although I was very curious about the fennel (and tempted at the photo opportunities) I went with the kale, cuz I've heard a lot of people mention kale chips. My husband loves all "crunchy munchies" so I'm thinking kale chips might be a hit. (now I just have to find a good, easy recipe!)
The rest of our share contained salad mix, red head lettuce, young onions, garlic, parsley, beets, and TWO BROCCOLI! I am so excited about the broccoli. It is one of our favourite veggies and we often had it at least once a week. Since we started our CSA I've been missing it, so I am very happy to have my familiar friend broccoli back for a visit. I'm sure Susannah will agree.
Hi Monica!
ReplyDeleteKale chips are a favourite around the farm. Here is a link to a simple recipe: http://blog.hippoflambe.com/2009/12/kale-chips-not-just-bad-joke.html . However, we LOVE kale prepared just about any way. There is a great recipe for a raw kale salad in the most recent issue of the LCBO magazine that is also really delicious. However, I always recommend lightly 'massaging' kale before eating it raw - this tends to reduce any supposed 'toughness'. I have also been chopping it up very fine and disguising it in Dayvah's scrambled eggs ; )
tried those kale chips... not too bad! thanks for the recipe, kylah :)
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