It has been some time since we’ve done a proper Monday Muster around here so I’m so glad to get back into a regular blogging schedule again. Between the holidays, my knee surgery & the vegan experiment – Let’s just say there’s been a lot going on around here. I’m still being treated and doing physical therapy but I’ve come a long way and I’m so grateful that I’m feeling better. For my newer readers, the Monday Muster feature is a weekly review and short tidbits or ramblings. (You can see my original Monday Muster post for a description and explanation).
Seems I always have so much to share but most of it just doesn’t merit its own blog post. It’s kind of like turning to a friend and sharing your goofs or high five’s. Very quick and to the point. That’s what you get on Monday at Food Stories.
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These are miscellaneous items that are not quite ready for their own blog post. These can be things I’m working on, kitchen mishaps, new acquisitions, funny things, etc. These may or may not be coming to a blog post soon :-)
Kale chips have been all the rage for some time now; however, I had never made any before. Crazy, I know, especially since kale is a nutritional powerhouse and I eat it all the time … Just never tried it like this. Just take a bunch of kale and chop into pieces. Toss kale pieces with olive oil and sea salt. For an entire bunch of kale, I use about a Tbsp of oil and about a half a tsp of sea salt.
Lay out your kale pieces on a baking sheet. I like to use a wire grate so you don’t have to turn them during baking but you could use any pan, really.
Baked these for 30 minutes at 250 degrees and look how great they turned out!
Crispy & delicious … Yum :-)
Happy Monday! I would love to hear what’s been going on in your kitchen.
I’m sorry to hear about your knee surgery. I know it’s very painful and that the recovery period is quite long and there’s a lot of re-hab to do. Good luck with it all. I love the look of your kale chips – so tasty and so very good for you xx
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Thank you, Charlie – The recovery period has taken so much longer than I expected but I am getting better – Hope you love the kale chips :-)
I don’t love kale and usually just use spinach instead. I have tried kale chips, though, and did like them. But Brian didn’t and I guess I didn’t love them enough to make them just for myself. Oh, well… :)
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I know exactly what you mean, Anita – I’ve been meaning to try kale chips for years but never took the time to make them. Recently, I happened to have a bag of pre-washed, chopped kale in the fridge and figured I’d give it a go :-)
Hopefully you feel better soon my friend – simply loving the gorgeous round up today though :)
Cheers
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Thx, CCU – Doing way better than I was – I know I’ll get there :-)
Kale is my new love and these look delicious!
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Have you had kale chips before? They are my newest veggie passion :-)
Yes! They serve them at one of the local Indian Restaurants and my daughter introduced them to me about 3 years ago – we gobble them up all the time!
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They are good :-)
I hope you recover soon. I know how long it takes for a knee injury to heal. Feel better very soon!
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Minnie – I’m doing way better than I was … just still dragging a bit :-)
These kale chips look really crisp! I love that lentil stew too.
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Thank you, Angie – Both recipes are faves in my book :-)
Kale Chips are one of my snack staples (along with popcorn and fruit + PB). I always remove the stems, how did you find the stems once you cooked them?
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Alyssa – These pictures were from my second batch and the stems were not that bad. The first batch I made, I cut the leaves crossways so it was leaf – stem – leaf and I didn’t like that. The smaller pieces of stems are not bad but the larger pieces seemed bitter and tough. I’ve also made them now de-stemmed and like it the best but the pieces are so small. Guess I’m still trying to figure out the best way for me :-)
*Kale chip high five!*
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Right back atcha :-)
Awww no! I hope you start feelin better soon!
Thx Kayle – I am much better than I was … just slower recovery than I had hoped for :-)