Perfecting the Kale Chip

Dear Lindsay,

I think you’re lacking some EVOO. They really shouldn’t be crumbling. Also, how long did you leave them in for? I took a whole head (?) of kale last night and turned them into chips while I was watching that new Ryan Gosling movie, Drive (you should see it by the way- it’s artsy and retro-80s, and the story is pretty good with some fun gory scenes). I tore the kale apart into pieces, laid them on the baking sheets, and just sprinkled some olive oil over top of them and some 21 SS,  and then stuck them in the oven for 20 minutes at 350. They came out magical, crispy and filled with flavor. I think I need a rack for them to sit on though, to drain off some of the oil while they’re cooking. Nevertheless, they are the BEST SNACK EVER. I’m an addict.

❤

Meg

PS. Please note that I put a Ryan Gosling tag in here, because I hope he comes up in conversation on a regular basis.

Kale Chips

Dear Megan,

So those kale chips you made the other night while you were visiting were delish. I know you thought they were a bit soggy but, as we discussed, that could be easily rectified with the convection setting on my oven.

So I made some of my own to see if I could do it, too.. and, admittedly, better. I put the oven on 325 F and laid them on a baking sheet covered in wax paper, added a bit of 21 Seasoning Salute from trader joe’s, and put it in the oven for about 15 minutes.

They came out looking good but they were pretty much vaporized and just crumbled to ash between my fingers. Clearly, I overcooked them. I want to try again. Mum and Dad are coming over tonight for Chicken n’ Ribs BBQ night. I’m going to try and fix them.

I’ll take pictures and let you know how they turn out.

Bon Appétit,

Lindsay