Savory Kale Chips

By Fresh Forker | July 28, 2015 |

Kale chips are a delicious way to use your greens and are a wonderful substitution for fried chips. They can be made in a dehydrator or in an an oven. Nutritional yeast is a savory seasoning that has a ton of vitamin B12, so it’s a great source of an essential amino acid (especially for vegans, who otherwise wouldn’t get it because it occurs naturally in animal products.) Adjust the seasoning to your preference, but this is a tasty blend!

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Lacinato Kale

By Fresh Forker | July 18, 2015 |

Also sometimes called Tuscan Kale or Dino Kale, these long broad leaves makes for excellent raw kale salads or kale chips. One of the softer varieties of kale.

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Kale Salad with Strawberries and Cheddar

By Fresh Forker | July 17, 2015 |

The trick to a tasty, not bitter, Kale Salad is all in the dressing and the variety of kale used. Lacinato, or Dino Kale (long flat emerald green leaves) make great salads, but they soak up a lot of dressing so use it sparingly and taste check.

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Braised Celery on Kale or Greens

By Fresh Forker | May 21, 2015 |

This braised celery dish really highlights the difference between FFM celery and the run-of-the-mill grocery aisle stuff. What’s first noticeable is the dark green color and the thinner stalks. This simple dish takes advantage of the sublime taste of this veggie, and makes a wonderful accompaniment to roasted chicken.

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