Thursday, June 26, 2014

Kale + Potato


Not much of a Kale person? Maybe never even tried Kale?

This leafy supergreen is full of Vitamin C and is a favorite among health foodies --- including me! When I bite into the earthy, bitter, and slightly peppery bite of raw or cooked kale, I wonder why it has not hit the markets and trendy cafes sooner.

Curious to try it? Next time you make a trip to the grocery store, scan the produce section and grab a bundle or two of kale :) Then play around in the kitchen to discover what you can make!


I decided to pair Kale with Potatoes because. . . who doesn't like potatoes?



I do not have a recipe on hand but if I remember correctly, here's how I created this:


1.) Basically, I cooked the kale in a frying pan with a spoonful of water and a drizzle of soysauce to 
        wilt it down.
2.) Then I added sliced red bell peppers until slightly charred and caramelized.
3.) After turning off the heat, I added sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for taste.

Did I add chili flakes? Hmmmm....



As for the potatoes. . . . . . . 


I shredded the potatoes by hand. 
Pre-shredded potatoes can save time, but I opted to make an extra effort for real, fresh potatoes :)

1.) Fry the shredded potatoes.
2.) Add salt and pepper to taste.


Yay! Kale + Potato, what a wonderful treat, especially during colder seasons! 
I think I ate this for dinner when I spontaneously made it, and my oh my was it delicious and hearty~



Kale does not have to be limited to salads.

I've made a Cantalope Orange Juice Kale Smoothie, a recipe I discovered on KaleSmoothieRecipes,  before attending my yoga class and it tasted so refreshing and healthy :) 
Very appropriate to starting one's morning!
Seriously, take out that Magic Bullet resting in the cupboard and make a Kale smoothie! Soon you might find yourself with a temporary Kale obsession ;)



Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Starting over. . .

So, I've always been hesitant about blogging, and to be honest, I was afraid of the inevitable --> procrastination. Obviously, it already happened. . . but I did not neglect! I have a countless number of drafts that I could not finish because of my hesitation and indecisiveness.

Hopefully that will change. KiwiCalifornian is about me -- not others. Although my goal is to motivate others to eat healthy, I do not have to limit myself to only that.

                     The point is. . . 

I LOVE FOOD.
I love it! I love to eat food and to feast my eyes on the beautiful array of colors Mother Nature presents on our plates.

So after a year of inactivity, I decided today that I would continue posting pictures of food.

Maybe I won't always display the most healthy dishes or give tips on healthy eating on every post, but I want to regularly share my thoughts on food and its wonderful appeal. :)

And to start off the new beginning, here's a panini!



Besides. . . what is life without a little food adventure? ;)