Friday, July 22, 2011

My Favorite Way to Eat Kale

I don't dare post this recipe on my personal blog, but I thought you Gallis might be adventurous enough (although I know I was the biggest fan of anchovies in the fam). 

Without further ado, I proudly present to you: Tuscan Kale Caesar Slaw
From epicurious.

Tuscan Kale Caesar Slaw
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
8 anchovy fillets packed in oil, drained
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 hard-boiled egg, peeled
14 ounces Tuscan kale or other kale, center stalks removed, thinly sliced crosswise (about 8 cups)

Ingredient Info:Tuscan kale—also called cavolo nero, Lacinato, black kale, or dinosaur kale—has long, narrow, bumpy dark-green leaves. You can find it at better supermarkets and at farmers’ markets.

Combine the first 4 ingredients in a blender; purée until smooth. With machine running, slowly add oil, drop by drop, to make a creamy dressing. Transfer dressing to a bowl and stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill. DO AHEAD: Dressing can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
Separate egg white from yolk. Place egg white in a coarse-mesh strainer set over a bowl. Press egg white through strainer with the back of a spoon; scrape egg white from bottom of strainer. Repeat with egg yolk, using a clean strainer and bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover bowls separately and chill.
Toss kale and dressing in a large bowl to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and sieved eggs. 

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

What i learned on my backpacking trip with baba.


  1. God made snow for cleaning salami.
  2. Yes, its possible to lose an entire lake.
  3. There is beauty in Nevada too.
  4. Floatee's in your water aren't the end of the world.
  5. Chacos vs. snow... Chacos will come out on top.
  6. Even though the GPS is shiney and electronic and professional, it makes mistakes too.
  7. When in doubt, follow the tracks.
  8. 3 Ne 6:12: Wealth is not the only divider of people, education serves as barrier as well.
  9. Anything tastes delicious at 10,000 feet.
  10. Even Laurel's get sunburnt too.
  11. You see some strange people in Nevada.
  12. Hiking poles aren't just for the feeble in mind, body, and soul. They are also so you dont fall flat on your face in the snow.
  13. Boulders are a lot heavier than they look.
  14. The Moody Blues once were actually famous.
  15. What the inside of a casino looks (and smells) like.
  16. Sleeping on a roll-away in a tiny motel is somewhat like attempting to sleep on the back of a moving giant tortoise.
  17. There is a little town. In the middle of Nowheresville, Nevada, wherein the entire populace hates Craig Galli and his clients with a passion.
  18. When the sign says "to the right of the building", it actually means right, if you are facing away from the building. (so.. left?)
  19. The Lectrolux cafe really does have vacuuum cleaners hanging from the ceiling.
  20. The stereotype that everything in Nevada has to do with Gambling and Drinking isn't just a stereotype.
  21. Even in the year 2011, you can be on a highway in the U.S. and not see anyone for hundreds of miles.
  22. You can wash your hair with dollar store type soap and still have it come out shiney. Why are we paying tons for "quality" shampoo?
  23. The soundtracks for National Parks videos made in the 80's are hysterical.
  24. If you ask for a Greek salad in Ely, Nevada you will be disappointed.
  25. I know a place, where NO ONE ever goes, there's peace and quiet, beauty and repose. its hidden in a valley, beside a mountain stream .....AND its in Nevada.