‘Tis the season for winter greens! I recently found on sale these these little bunches of black Tuscan kale, locally produced by Satur Farms. They are smaller than your more typical kale, and have a bumpy, crinkly surface. In the past, David hasn’t been the biggest fan of kale — he finds kale bitter and its stems too tough. I thought I’d give the black Tuscan kale a try anyway, mostly because they looked pretty. Surprisingly, David LOVED the black Tucan kale and couldn’t get enough of it! The black Tuscan kale has an earthier, almost sweeter flavor than the large type of kale, and the texture is lovely — the leaves are soft but not mushy . After blanching the kale, I cooked the leaves very simply with sauteed red onions and garlic — a perfect pairing with a pork chop.
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