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Page 20 ^Jorilanh (Dbseruer Ingredients: Hearty Garlic Greens Hearty autumn greens include Swiss chard, Tuscan kale, and mustard greens, but any combination o f autumn greens will work just as well. Blanch ing does not actually cook the greens but softens their texture, while shocking them in cold water keeps their color strong and vibrant. Prep time, 10 minutes; total time, 30 minutes; yields 8 servings. • • • • • 1 1/2 pounds autumn hearty greens, well washed, stems removed, and sliced into 3-inch strips 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 cloves garlic, sliced paper-thin 1 pound spinach 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Directions: 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop hearty greens into water and blanch for 4 minutes. Immediately plunge blanched greens into a bowl o f ice-cold water to stop the cooking. Drain, squeeze dry, and set aside. 2. Heat oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook until the garlic is golden around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove garlic from skillet; set aside. 3. Raise heat to high. Add hearty greens and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add spinach; season with salt and red pepper flakes to taste. Cook until spinach wilts, stirring frequently (about a minute). Return garlic to pan and stir. The greens can be served immediately or at room temperature. Avalon Flowers Cavolo Nero and Cannellini Bean Soup 520 SW 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204 • 503-796-9250 You'll forget just how healthy leafy greens are when you try these tasty recipes that feature spinach, kale, and chard. A full service flower experience Cori Stewart— Owner, Operator November 12, F 2014 • ’ Birthdays » Funerals Anniversaries Weddings Open: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am til 5:30pm Saturday 9am til 2pm. Website: avalonflowerspdx.com email: avalonflowers@ msn.com We O ffer Wire Services / M v / d p w w w //dpd dftppwM A f""' c 4 v Ju a i k i / n r' 2 k i i JL a 2 V r> pa A 2 V JL K -Z À V N O V fM B F R B IR T H D A Y HASH A, r i t A L i n t b iK iH I N i i iA li V t ù rü N D R A lù tK Ingredients: • 1 1/2 pounds cavolo nero (also called Tuscan kale), stemmed and coarsely chopped • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1/3 cup finely chopped red on ion • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced • 1 dried red chile, crumbled • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds • 4 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock • 8 ounces dried cannellini beans, soaked according to package instruc tions • 1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped (about 3/4 cup) • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt • Freshly ground pepper • 1/4 loaf Tuscan bread (about 6 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and toasted Directions: 1. Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add kale; cook until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Plunge kale into ice bath. Drain. 2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, chile, and fennel seeds; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. 3. Stir in stock, beans, and tomato. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. 4. Add kale and reserved cooking liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until kale is tender, about 5 minutes. Divide bread and soup among 4 bowls. THE SPINACOLUMN TM An ongoing series of questions and answers about America’s natural healing profession. Part 23. Chiropractic And Knees: Knees neet to know how Chiropractic helps too. Dr. Billy R. Flowers M y rig h t knee hurts te r ribly all of the time. It has been len several times to the point of needing to be drained. Can Chiropractic help? A : Y our case sounds fa m il iar. It reminds me of one case in particular. A man once came to my office for consultation. He wanted to show me his knee but his slacks were so tight from swelling in his knee that he could not pull his pant leg up to show me. I talked to him about his knee and showed him graphs of the nervous sys tem and how it affects the knee. He de cided to become a Chiropractic patient and has had no problem with his knee since. Within days the swelling was out of his knee. Like so many patients, he had an added bonus. His back was stronger and healthier than it had been in years. His headaches disappeared. In short, he got that healthy happy feeling of Chiro practic. If you have knee pain or if you have any question concerning your health at all, call us today, Isn’t it time you stepped up to Chiropractic? Flowers' Chiropractic Office 2124 NE Hancock, Portland Oregon 97212 • P h o n e : ( 5 0 3 ) 2 5 7 - 5 5 0 4
