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Default Swiss chard substitute?

modom (palindrome guy) > wrote:

>On Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:32:02 -0800 (PST),


>>Can I use bok choy instead? Any other suggestions. That S. C. thread
>>got me looking, but none in my market.


>How about kale?


Kale is great stuff but it is a crucifer, which chard is not.
It will create a cabbage smell when cooking and will be
a little tougher, for the same amount of cooking time.

It is also more nutritious. We usually buy kale but sometimes
chard instead. I love baby chard, quickly sauteed.

Steve