3 Cheers for Chard!

Greens such as kale and chard are a nutritional powerhouse.  They  holds up well in soups and stews and it doesn't leave that weird tooth feel that cooked and raw spinach does.   Until recently I've stuck with spinach and kale but now have a new favorite green; chard! Swiss, red and green chard is delicious …

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All Hail the Mighty Kale

Ok, I've been hearing about kale forever.  How good it is for you, the new superfood, etc.  But truthfully I'm not a big "greens" fan.  I like spinach, cabbages and most leafy lettuces but that's about  it. But after reading about the health benefits of this odd looking leafy green I decided to give it …

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