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A dinner party last weekend required a hostess gift.
Earlier that day, I had spent some time weeding my vegetable garden, and was marveling at the verdant lacinato kale plants — all four of them! — that are going great guns.
Light bulb moment…what about a bouquet of fresh kale for my friend who was having us over for dinner? She loves to cook, and is on a mission to serve her family healthy foods. I gathered some greens and tied them up with a ribbon.
It was a success! She was delighted with it, and a day later, sent this e-mail:
“Sautéed your Kale with Olive oil, Kosher Salt, Currants and Pine Nuts. It is all gone… Yum yum!”
Welcome to my kitchen, where the oven is always on, and the fridge is packed with delectables! 
Adorable! I love it
This is a cool cooool COOL! idea, Dorothy! I’m definitely doing this, and tucking some freshly-picked herbs into the bouquet as well.
Thanks!
Carol,
Oh yes, great idea to put in some herbs! Reminder to self: plant enough to give some away!
We tried Kale this year (planted in the Spring) and didn’t have much success. We’re about to plant another batch here in Georgia, I would LOVE to have so much I could give it away!
Heather,
I planted mine in spring, and by mid-summer it was great. Still going well in fall. We shall see how long each plant produces. You know the trick of pulling off the lower/outer leaves, right, and letting it continue to grow from the center? It becomes a sort of tall-ish kale “tree.” !!!
Stopping by from Turning the Table Thursday
Clever! Beautiful and functional.
Thank you, Michelle! The recipient was actually thrilled to receive it! I held my breath…you never know with gifts from the garden.
What a lovely idea, your going to have everyone eating their greens! Hope you are well ~ happy fall.
Louise