Kale

Kale

The oldest member of the cabbage family, kale is among the earliest cultivated and was a favorite vegetable in ancient Rome.  It is a powerhouse vegetable, very rich in vitamins A, C, and the mineral calcium.  It is also high in the B vitamins.  Kale is the highest in...
Roasted Beet and Kale Salad

Roasted Beet and Kale Salad

This recipe is featured on allrecipes.com.  Made ahead, it’s an excellent dish to serve to guests, if your family doesn’t get to it first! Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Ready to eat: 2 hours, 20 minutes Ingredients: 3 large beets 1 Tablespoon...
Watermelon

Watermelon

One of the best natural thirst quenchers for a scorching hot summer day, watermelon are very low in calories and high in anti-oxidants.  They are also an excellent source of vitamin A and contain significant amounts of vitamin C, thiamin, manganese and potassium....
Potato, Kale and Corn Chowder

Potato, Kale and Corn Chowder

Found on Pinterest, this recipe was adapted from Tyler Florence’s corn chowder recipe.  We’ve had a few cooler nights, so we thought a soup or chowder recipe would be appropriate. Makes 8-10 cups Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1...