Since December was so mild, you will likely find fresh local kale or spinach for sale at a Chicagoland Winters Farmers Market. Check this website for dates and locations:
www.faithinplace.org
or
https://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/6265/images/All%20Markets%20Flyer-2.pdf
Wherever you find your kale, below is an idea to convert kale haters to kale lovers. Avoiding the usual tricks like adding bacon and butter, I followed this simple procedure this Christmas for tenderizing kale leaves and converting kale haters:
Kale Recipe For Brothers-in-Law Who Don't Eat Kale But Should
- First de-stem the leaves and chop.
- Then "massage" in balsamic vinegar, a small splash of lemon and a healthy dose of salt. When you massage it, you'll notice the salad reducing in size which is what you want, because it means it has started to break down and soften.
- Sautee chopped garlic in about 4 TBS olive oil.
- After the garlic cooks for two minutes or so, add the marinated kale.
- Reduce heat to medium low and stir frequently. The leaves should still be a nice green, but soft.
- (If you want even softer kale, add a little water or wine and cover the pan. Check by listening for water simmering.)
Enjoy and try not to gloat!
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| A photo from last year, actually. No snow on the farm right now. |
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