Comments on In Erika's Kitchen: Superfoods Month: Paula Deen and creamy kale soup

AAAAAAAH. Green garlic season! I am ready!!!!

2012-01-24T17:44:50.041-08:00

AAAAAAAH. Green garlic season! I am ready!!!!

Dena - thank you for the very kind words. I was in...

2012-01-24T06:58:16.658-08:00

Dena - thank you for the very kind words. I was intending to give up the Superfoods thing after January, but I'm enjoying it so much that I think I will continue to write about Superfoods recipes now and then. It's almost green garlic season, after all!

I am loving your super-foods month and all the rec...

2012-01-24T04:09:10.253-08:00

I am loving your super-foods month and all the recipes. There is an honesty in your work. I share your generosity toward Paula Deen, too. I have only seen her show (by accident) a couple of times. Like most TV chefs, I came to think of her show more as entertainment and less about cooking/eating well. I admire the strength of her career and the loyal following she developed. But I think anyone

Bill - I have nothing against cream (in small quan...

2012-01-23T06:58:43.122-08:00

Bill - I have nothing against cream (in small quantities, not Paula Deen quantities). A splash of cream would do very well here. Enjoy and report back!

So if i was trying to eliminate the carbs (kinda a...

2012-01-23T06:42:43.662-08:00

So if i was trying to eliminate the carbs (kinda against your entire "wholesome" article, but its how I eat, and tis recipe sounds interesting) perhaps heavy whipping cresm gets the job done too....will try and advise..thanks!

Bill - the potato thickens the soup and gives it a...

2012-01-22T15:16:35.858-08:00

Bill - the potato thickens the soup and gives it a creamy texture. You could use a half cup of cooked rice if you prefer. A large bunch of kale is the size of the bunches I get at Whole Foods or the farmers market. Maybe 6 to 8 cups when stripped and chopped. But precise measurements in a recipe like this aren't super important....

Thanks Erika. I agree with you that bloggers do te...

2012-01-22T15:11:08.115-08:00

Thanks Erika. I agree with you that bloggers do tend to reflect more balance, if only because we are generally shooting what we have just made, as opposed to having the time, budget, and luxury to shoot themed foods or ultra-rich foods. My blog definitely is in the healthy foods column, with a few treats here and there. Which is how I eat, day in and day out. Thanks for a thoughtful post and a

How important is the potato? And what "exactl...

2012-01-22T15:03:20.230-08:00

How important is the potato? And what "exactly" is a large bunch?

A beautiful soup and great words on a heated topic...

2012-01-22T10:54:05.634-08:00

A beautiful soup and great words on a heated topic these days.

I am disappointed in Paula Deen. I have never been a huge fan of hers, but I do believe that celebrities should have a sense of responsibility when it comes to their image and their lifestyle. Yes, we as individuals need to take responsibility for ourselves, but television has such an influence in what most people