First food : Kale

Ingredient: 
1 batch of organic kale

Directions:
- Wash kale thoroughly and discard the stems.
- Cook the kale. You can cook in boiling water for 5 minutes OR  microwave on HIGH for 7 minutes, stirring halfway through.  If boiling, reserve about 1/2 cup of the liquid to blend or puree baby’s food in your food processor or blender. 
Note: If using the microwave, leave the water droplets left from washing to help with the steaming process. There’s no need to add extra water if microwaving!
-Let your fresh kale puree sit and cool.
-Serve.

We recommend buying only organic kale for making baby food, if possible.

Choosing Kale for Baby: 

Kale comes in two main varieties- kale with flat, smooth leaves like dino kale (also called lacianto) or curled, crinkly leaves like curly kale. Lacianto kale is notably sweeter than curly or purple kale. Other popular varieties include: red russian kale and redbor kale. When choosing kale for baby, choose kale with firm, deeply colored leaves and moist stems. Do not buy kale if it is yellowed, browned, has holes or appears too soft/dry to the touch. If possible, choose “baby kale” which is more tender and has a sweeter taste than bigger kale leaves. You can keep kale for baby in the refrigerator up to 5 days- but do consume kale as quickly as possible due to the increasing bitterness that occurs from storage. Avoid washing kale before use, as moisture shortens the lifespan of kale.