Kale Archives - Karla Salinari

3 Types of Kale and How to Use Them

Wellness TipJanuary 21, 2021

Kale is part of the Brassica family which also includes wild cabbage, collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. Curly kale is the most popular but there are 6 other types that are just as nutritious, packed with protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, magnesium, iron, and calcium. Next time you visit the…

Organic vs. Non-Organic: What You Need To Know!

Favorites, Wellness TipJune 16, 2020

There are plenty of arguments for buying organic produce but there are also plenty for shopping in the more affordable, conventional fruit and vegetable aisles. To help you decide, the Environmental Working Group (EGW) releases an updated Shopper's Guide known as the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen, every year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The is a list of the 12…

Bok Choy Recipe Ideas

Recipe, Side DishMay 26, 2020

Bok choy, or Chinese white cabbage, belongs to the cruciferous family of vegetables. First cultivated in China thousands of years ago, it is now available all over the world. Other cruciferous vegetables include kale, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens, rutabaga, and turnips. These are high in fiber which feeds healthy gut bacteria and…

Have You Cooked With Red Kale?

Recipe, Seasonal Produce, UncategorizedMarch 20, 2020

Red kale, sometimes called "scarlet kale" and "red Russian kale" is almost identical to curly kale, except in appearance. Massage gently and mix it into salads that already have greens in them. And you can never go wrong sautéing it in garlic and avocado oil. Before serving squeeze fresh lemon juice, drizzle with fresh olive oil,…

Seasonal Produce: Winter Guide

Recipe, Seasonal Produce, WinterJanuary 2, 2020

Happy New Year! I wanted the first blog post of 2020 to inspire you to eat less from a package and more from the earth. More seasonal vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, quality meat and healthy fats. To help you get started here is my Seasonal Produce: Winter Guide! I encourage you to try a new…

Seasonal Produce: Fall Guide

Fall, Recipe, Seasonal ProduceOctober 3, 2019

I waited until the last minute to post last season’s produce guide Seasonal Produce: Summer Guide, sorry guys! So this time I’m getting right to it not wasting any time plus I want everyone to start enjoying all the wonderful produce fall has to offer. So here it is, my Seasonal Produce: Fall Guide! Fall…