Killer Kale

How do you make kale, a perfectly green and friendly vegetable, into a horrific Halloween prop? Read on. So I’m sure you’re an expert at making kale chips by now, right? This generation of healthy kiddos will probably one day commiserate about how the moms all banded together and forced their children to enjoy these as a…

Triticale for Dinner

Triticale (be sharp, say it trit-a-kay-lee)  is a really delicious grain that we can get locally from Nash’s. It’s a cross breed of wheat and rye and is terribly nutritious for you. Small Scale Grain Raising has some more interesting history about this fairly new grain as well as some interesting bread and cookie recipe…

Kale and Potato Frittata

This is a quick one-skillet meal that works for brunch or dinner and provides a creative use for kale. 3-4 medium-sized potatoes, red or yellow 1 onion 1 bunch kale 5-6 eggs butter salt and pepper Preheat your oven to 350F. Rinse and slice kale into large ribbons. Wash potatoes and cut into about 1/2…

Kale with Sausage

Yep. Another meal with sausage. 4 oz. Italian sausage, bulk (if you have links, just open and break it up) one clove of garlic, minced a few red pepper flakes one large bunch of kale In a flat skillet or pan,  heat a scant tablespoon of olive oil. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes….