tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3032715048629488938.post4699198673776242608..comments2023-10-26T09:04:15.508+01:00Comments on Eat And Two Veg: Of cabbages and kingsAlexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637908348207968542noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3032715048629488938.post-36311634833415459942012-01-14T21:40:49.807+00:002012-01-14T21:40:49.807+00:00Well, I'd never encountered kale until Alex po...Well, I'd never encountered kale until Alex poled up to our London flat tonight bringing the ingredients and proceeded to recreate her amazing salad. We were impressed. I was more than impressed.<br /><br />I enjoy the process of discovery. Kale is new to me. It's a feisty substance that is naturally curly ( so we already have something in common) and it tends to fight back on the palate but in a pleasing manner. The squash, cheese and toasted pine nuts keep it in check and subdue its exuberant tendencies to a degree. <br /><br />We suggested at dinner that one could substitute blue cheese for the sharp cheddar and maybe toasted almonds for the pine nuts.<br /><br />But then it would be a completely different dish and I get reprimanded by my daughter when I start taking huge liberties with recipes which change them completely from their original form.<br /><br />To those who feel dubious about 'statement' greens: I recommend this one highly. It's a real keeper and one that we'll make over and over.<br /><br />Thanks Alex. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08977874868239757390noreply@blogger.com