DIY Spicy Kale Chips- CSA Sensational!

It's CSA Thursday, so here's your recipe of the week. 

Enjoy!

spicy kale chips

ingredients:

*1/2-1 bunch of clean and dry organic kale, chopped into bite-sized pieces (remove any tough stems)

*1-2 Tb. olive oil

*1-2 large pinches of spicy seasoned course salt- see above

*juice from 1/2 lime (or to taste)- optional

directions: If you want to sign up for the CSA click here:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F.

2. Drizzle some oil over the kale and "massage" it into the leaves. The kale I used for this post was an unusually large bunch. I'd say I used half the bunch and 1-2 tablespoons of oil.

3. I'd like to point out here that you should go ahead and taste the raw oiled kale. It is actually pretty yummy just like this (at least I think so). Sometimes I make a salad with raw kale that's been oiled and allowed to sit for a few hours. But I'll save that for another post.

4. Next, you'll want to spread your oiled kale onto a sheet pan...And then bake in your preheated oven for about 20 minutes. Bake until the edges are just crispy, but the kale is still quite bright green. Do not overcook!

5. As soon as you take your kale chips out of the oven, sprinkle with a few pinches of the spicy salt and then squeeze on the optional lime. Enjoy your kale crispies...and remember to share with your children!

If you want to sign up for the CSA click here: 

www.bluehouseorganicfarm.com

What's today? It's "Take Your Kids to Acupuncture Day"! (As are all school holidays)

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We often take ourselves for Holistic Healthcare, but forget that our kids can benefit, too. 

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Happy Friday Everyone! 

Butternut Squash and Kale Soup- Order our CSA box, and you'll have the ingredients!

Butternut Squash and Kale Soup

1 onion, finely diced

3 tbsp olive oil

2 celery sticks, finely diced

1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped into 1/2 ” chunks

1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1″ chunks

1/2 tbsp madras curry powder

1/2 tbsp garam masala

Salt and Pepper

4 -5 cups vegetable stock

4 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

1 bunch kale, stems removed and finely chopped

Yogurt to serve

Saute the onion in the olive oil over a low heat in a large soup pot. When the onion is translucent add the celery, carrot and squash and stir. Put the lid on the pot and allow the vegetables to release their juices over a low heat for about 10 minutes. Add the curry power, garam masala, salt and pepper as well as the vegetable stock. Add enough stock to cover the squash completely and bring to a boil. Simmer for 40 minutes. Check to make sure the squash is soft and if it is, puree the soup either in the pan with an immersion blender or by transferring it carefully in batches to a blender or food processor. Return the soup to the stove and add the basil and kale. Simmer for 10 minutes and then serve with a 2 tablespoons of yogurt in each bowl. DELICIOUS!

To order your CSA, click here.

Go Local and Go Happy (Holidays)

Buy some local happiness! 

This year, walk to your local, neighborhood businesses and pick up some awesome stuff for the Holidays. There are great books, wines, cards, salamis & cheeses, cakes, coffees, electric bicycles, all within our sweet little hood. 

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Happy Holidays Everyone!

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