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On Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:29:13 GMT, "l not -l" > wrote:

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> On 30-Jan-2013, Sqwertz > wrote:
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> > >
> > > Try the bagged, you'll be chopping it up anyway.

> >
> > Except that they probably chopped up the hard stems in it, too. So
> > you'd have to pick those out. Which could be easy or it could be a
> > PITA.
> >
> > -sw

> When I buy bagged kale, the only brand I buy is Glory. They do chop it
> with the stems on. I don't find that to be a problem; generally, I
> saute or steam the kale and the stems are rendered quite edible,
> offering a bit of textural difference but not tough. That said, it is
> personal preference and others may not care for it; but, it would be
> worth trying. I like it well enough that when buying kale by the bunch,
> I no longer remove the stems before chopping.


I don't mind the stems left on the bagged kale I buy because
apparently it is young/baby and nothing is tough. The only time I pay
attention and remove the stems is when I make kale chips.

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