Bluegrass Farmers Market

Let's talk about a green veggie that is full of vitamins and a bunch of other goodies too...Kale!!! Okay, you walk up to a booth at your local farmers market and see this green, leafy stuff that kinda looks like spinach or dark green lettuce but not really. You might have heard about it on one of the cooking shows. But, have you ever tasted kale? Let me tell you...it is wonderful!!! It's a great source of vitamin A, C and K! Very impressive amounts of calcium, fiber and antioxidants! In other words, it's wonderful for you and great tasting too! :)

So, how do you get it into your diet?

One of our market customers said that she went home with a bag of baby kale and had all good intentions of steaming it...sorry, she ate it raw like candy! Lol We took our bag of kale home and steamed it and then sprinkled it with some Herbn' Renewal Good'n Garlicky. One customer shared her experience with frying it! Who knew that you could make a crispy, good for you green veggie taste so great!

Here are a few suggestions for using the fresh from our farms kale...

Wash, pat dry and enjoy like candy...per one of our customers! lol

Saute' in a skillet with a bit of butter or oil of your choice.

Try tossing it into your favorite soup...it doesn't matter what kind, chicken , beef, etc. it works!

Got lettuce for a salad? Add some kale for more flavor and texture!

Steam and then toss with some oil or butter and herb seasoning.

How about a skillet toss, as we call it! Chop up some sausage...lamb, beef, pork or goat..they all work great! Add some onions, peppers and some kale...a little salt and pepper and you have a wonderful compliment to rice or potatoes!

Don't forget the good old southern “pot likker!” Just simmer a ham hock (or some country ham or bacon) in a kettle with enough water to just cook it down...we use a bit of diced onion in ours. It shouldn't need anything else except for a bit of vinegar once the deliciousness is in the bowl! Northerners might need some salt and pepper! Lol Oh, don't forget a big hunk of cornbread to sop up the juices!!!! Okay, I am off to the kitchen because I am drooling.

2013 Bluegrass Farmers' Market

Now Open on Saturday 9 – 2

3450 Richmond Rd.