Kale and Hearty

This may be something you’ve never read before in the first line of someone’s blog, but I have really got into my brassicas. (I could have put ‘cruciferous vegetables’ but I didn’t think it sounded as funny)

Kale, in particular, is something I can’t get enough of at the moment. I know it can be chewy and it has a strange texture, but I love it. The strong taste, I’m sure, puts a few people off, but that’s exactly what keeps pulling me back. I’ve tried it all sorts of ways this week, each time without disappointment, but the tastiest so far is this: Boil a load up in a big saucepan, drain it, then add some butter, soy sauce and ginger to the pan and stir it all around for a few minutes more over a low heat. Gorgeous, sublime and delicious. I had it last night with a couple of pork chops and a nice glass of red wine.

For lunch today, I made some soup that contained copious amounts of kale, spinach and asparagus – another favourite of mine that is thankfully back in season now. Ate it outside, where a cooling breeze is cutting through the garden and keeping the temperature very pleasant. I made enough for a few days but ended up downing the lot.

Philippa is refusing to let me back in the house.

RC 31-5-20