Vogue 1942 and Kale Chips

"Vogue introduced millinery for Fall 1942 as having 'character, consideration, distinction, and no daftness.'"

They also called the hats of the day hardly inspirational.  This was during the war and it was a sober time.  There was material rationing and milliners were without the influence of Paris or foreign expositions.  They were moving away from the bizarre hats of the 1930's.

This is actually a good discription of most of the hats I make.  A little daftnes at times, but mostly character, consideration and distinction.  Character; they make a statement, they are well made and stand the test of time.  Consideration; form follows function, I like them to serve a purpose, whether it is keeping your head warm or protection from the sun.  Distinction; they are recognized as quality items.

In some ways these are also sober times.  But, do not despair, there is also a healthy interest in the frivolous, hence the popularity of "fascinators" and cocktail hats.  A little daftness.

I would call kale a sober green.  Dark in color, rich in character.  Hearty, sturdy and so good for you.  Let us be a little daft and make it into a snack food, crunchy kale chips.

Kale chips

1 bunch of kale, washed and dried
olive oil
sea salt

Pre-heat the oven to 300 degrees

Cut the rib out of the kale leaf and tear it into 4 pieces.  Toss the leaves in olive oil and sea salt and spread in a single layer on baking sheets.  Bake for 25 minutes until crispy.

Snack away!

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