Eat more kale.

Seriously, you should be eating more kale.  Not only is it delicious but it's crazy good for you.  And easy!  When I was doing a little research for this post I found that kale is absolutely laden with all sort of good things for you like fiber, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K.  The thing that's super cool is that vitamin K helps your body absorb calcium so really it's a double whammy.  Now, I know you all don't read this for health info.  We all just like fun stories and recipes.  But every now and then I gotta get on my soapbox.  So, eat up and enjoy BOTH of my yummy kale recipes!

Kale/Craisin salad

1/2 bunch kale, sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup craisins
1/4 cup parmesan (I skip this as I'm not really a dairy person)


Dressing -
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taster

Combine salad ingredients in one bowl.  Mix together dressing and toss with salad.  Let chill for a couple hours and serve!

And here's a fun way you can use the other 1/2 bunch of kale!

KALE CHIPS!  Live 'em, learn 'em, love 'em.  Trust.

1/2 bunch kale
Pam olive oil spray
sea salt

Tear kale into bite size bits.  Spray with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.  Bake at 400 degrees til crunchy and awesome (about 20 mins).

Also, one last little thing that has been bothering me for a while.  Is there hidden meaning to the song Rocket Man by Elton John?  If so, what is it?  If you can explain it to me and I believe you I swear I'll come to your house and cook for you.

Don't forget the wine!  I sure didn't!

Cheers,
Megan J