Roasted Kale Chips

I'll admit that it's taken me a while to jump on the "kale is awesome" bandwagon. I've had it in soups and in salads and enjoyed it but it's not the leafy green I tend to choose all the time (spinach is a different story...I love me some spinach!)

For the past 6 months or so we have been getting a local organic produce delivery every other week (shout out to Space Girl Organics!) and we have been loving it!! It's so nice to get fresh fruit and vegetables (and eggs!) delivered right to your door and it's always a beautiful selection (and they let you choose what you get so you never end up with things you don't like!) If you're looking for a produce delivery in Central Florida, definitely check them out.

Ok back to the recipe...

This past week we received a bunch of curly kale in our delivery and I roasted some with fingerling potatoes (also in our delivery) and carrots for dinner but didn't know what to do with the rest. I finally decided to try these "kale chips" I'd seen almost everyone raving about. They were awesome! While they definitely do NOT taste like a potato chip, they did satisfy my craving for something salty and crunchy in the moment and if you season them well they don't taste at all like salad. Give 'em a try!


What you need

- 1 bunch Kale (I think this is curly Kale which worked great!)
- 2 Tbsp Coconut Oil (or olive oil)
- Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Cayenne Pepper

*You can really use whatever spices you want. I just wanted garlic and a little spice but you could use whatever you have on hand. *




Directions

- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees

- Wash your kale and dry thoroughly (make sure it's REALLY dry or else the oil won't stick to it)

- Take leaves off from the ribs, tear into bite size pieces and spread out on a baking sheet

- Pour the oil over the leaves

- Sprinkle liberally with salt

- Add your garlic powder (I used quite a bit because I loooove garlic)

- And if you can handle a little kick throw some cayenne on 'em too

- Toss everything together to coat the kale evenly

- Put the baking sheet in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the leaves are browned and crisp

Waiting for the "chippies" to cook!

- Let them cool completely before eating. This will also help them crisp up more

- So yummy and super easy!

 Happy (healthy) Snacking!

Easter and (almost) 21 months!

This month has been full and fun. Easter weekend seemed to come so early this year and Jon and I were both busy with rehearsals for our worship service on Easter Sunday. Luckily, Wubba LOVES spending time with his Mimi, Gamps and aunties and I am so grateful they are willing to keep him for us anytime we serve at our church. Eventually of course we plan on bringing Josh with us and serving as a family, but right now, in the midst of toddler-ness he wouldn't be very helpful :)

Easter Sunday was spent with family after our 3 services at church (and a 4:00am wake up call for Jon and I!) and it was so fun and relaxing. My grandma hosted Easter this year and we had an egg hunt for the kids. Josh really enjoyed hunting for eggs, although once he realized there was candy inside them, he just wanted to open them and chow down! Here's some pictures from our fun day!

"Hey mom if you won't open it for me I'll just eat through the plastic!"

He loves his new "wawa" cup

Jon asked for a Fender Strat in his Easter basket this year...you got it babe :)

Josh and his Aunties before church

Getting ready to hunt eggs with Mama

He clapped every time he put one in the basket

Playing ball with Dada

Cousin Mas and Gamps

I love my crazy family!

Sweet music from the cousins!

Our little Easter bunny

Josh is almost 21 months and boy is he acting like it (ha!) He's definitely getting that 2 year old attitude we've heard so much about! Hitting, biting, saying "NO!"...it's all happening right now. For the most part though he is the sweetest boy and definitely wins me over every time with those big brown eyes and his sweet hugs. He has a very soft heart too and always shows that he's sorry when we correct him. He will climb up anything you put in front of him, even if it isn't meant to be climbed on, he LOVES being outside and going on walks or to the park, and he recently learned all of his letters and points them out wherever we go. Everyone is asking us when we are going to have another one and I always tell them that we are just enjoying Josh right now and it's so true! This age is hard, but so much fun! Here's some pictures from the past few weeks :)

Swimming at Mimi's

First time down a water slide!

First Mickey bar experience

"Ickey" goes with us EVERYWHERE

A (hot) day at Sea World!

Stylin'

Making cookies with Mama

I love this pic of my boys

Family walk

In the next few weeks we will be finishing the school year (YAY!), spending our free weekends at Sea World or the beach, and planning our upcoming trip to NYC!! I hope everyone has a great week!