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Witch Fingers Grapes
Witch Finger table grapes have elongated purple drupes. They look like small maroon chili peppers, tightly clustered together on bright green stems.
Wild Rice Shoots
The actual Wild Rice plant grows from 1.2 to 2.4 m in height and its leaves, when fully elongated, measure from 30 to 60 cm in length. The enlarged shoots are harvested, and the upper leaves cut off showing only the shoot with husk-like wrapper leaves.

Kale Purple

Inventory, 24 ct : 2.96
This item was last sold on : 03/08/14

• 24 Featured Restaurants

• 12 Recipe Ideas

• 3 Spots

Seasons/Availability

Purple kale is available year round with a peak season during the winter months.

Description/Taste

Purple kale produces serrated vibrant purple variegated ruffled leaves. This attractive vegetable offers a mild cabbage flavor and a chewy semi-crisp texture.

Applications

Tender Purple kale greens are a great intense addition to mixed green salads. They are great carriers for peanuts, almonds, tamari, chiles and other Asian ingredients like sesame oil and ginger. The leaves can be eaten raw, braised, grilled and added to soups and stews.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Since kale survives well in cold climates, it is a favorite mealtime entree served in Scandinavia, Germany, Holland and Scotland. it is also popular in a Portugese soup titled caldo verde, a hearty broth of potatoes, savories and sausage.

Geography/History

Beautiful ornamental purple kale, Brassica oleracea, is cultivated from the dwarf variety of kale and looks like a giant ruffled flower. Although it will grow in warmer climates, cooler weather suits flowering kale much better, but it isn't quite as cold hardy as common kale.

Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Great News Cooking School	San Diego CA	888-478-2433
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
Bang Bang	San Diego CA	619-677-2264
Delicia's	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-8000
Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
Home Kitchen Culture	San Diego CA	619-302-7655
Catering By Felicia G.	San Diego CA	619-742-4747
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
Ohana Catering	San Diego CA	858-278-1043
Bernard'O Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-487-7171
Commander Naval Air Force	San Diego CA	619-556-1011
The Hake	La Jolla CA	619-994-7832
Searcher	San Diego CA	619-226-2403
Joseph Albert	San Diego CA	262-492-2481
JR Produce	San Diego CA	858-270-3857
Bang Bang Sushi	San Diego CA	619-677-2264
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Brothers Cafe & Catering	San Diego CA	619-595-0295
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Chef V	San Marcos CA	760-835-9912

the other 4...

Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Tapenade	San Diego CA	858-551-7500
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 ex 4
The Melting Pot Gaslamp	San Diego CA	619-234-5554

Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Kale Purple. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Bon Appetit		Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad
Brooklyn Supper		Kale Salad with Golden Beets, Green Garlic, and a Lime Vinaigrette
Budget Bytes		Apple Dijon Kale Salad
My New Roots		Roasted Kale and Beets with Honey-Horseradish Vinaigrette
Healthy Blender Recipes		The Healthy Voyager’s Raw Vegan Chocolate Kale Chips
Mostly Eating		Frittata of Parsnip, Red Onion, Kale and Gouda
The Bungalow Kitchen		Garlicky Braised Kale with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Mountain Mama Cooks		Roast Pumpkin and Kale Lasagna
Dianasaur Dishes		Kale and Parmesan Casserole
The Kitchn		Kale Salad with Apricots, Avocado, and Parmesan

the other 2...

Healthy Happy Life		Spicy Peanut Ginger Kale Salad
The Balanced Platter		Brilliantly Beet Smoothie

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Glen Park Village Farmers' Market Near Daly City, California, United States
About 105 days ago, 11/24/13
Spotter's comments : Purple Kale spotted at Glen Park Village Farmers' Market. Different effect than green kale, purple adds a new color to a dish. Organic from J&M Ibarra Farm.

Root 246 Near Solvang, California, United States
About 247 days ago, 7/05/13
Spotter's comments : Chef was picking it from the garden out front as we walked up!

Barrio Starr Near San Diego, California, United States
About 392 days ago, 2/10/13
Spotter's comments : Breakfast tamale with vibrant purple kale!