The Kale Project

Le Conquet

September 15, 2015 By Kristen Leave a Comment

Happy 4th season of kale! I received a great #KaleSpotted not that long ago from a devoted TKP follower, Marion who introduced me to one of her local farmers, Maryvonne.

Located in Ploumoguer, Maryvonne has been farming for the past four years. She cultivates her vegetables working with two donkeys to prepare the land before seeding or planting. “I love them and they love me!” Maryvonne told me.

This is her first year planting kale, with an extra push from Marion, and she is glad she tried and wants to continue.

She sells her vegetables at the following locations.

Marché Le Conquet
Tuesday mornnings

Ploumoguer
Droelloc Nevez, 29810 (her farm)
Friday afternoons, 16h-19h

Barcelona

July 16, 2015 By Kristen 3 Comments

Grady and I took our first mother/daughter trip a few weeks ago to Spain. I know, a little crazy since it was also the first time I’d be alone with her one on one for more than a day. But it was a very special occasion! One of my best girlfriends and her 19 month…

La Maison Plisson

July 13, 2015 By Kristen 6 Comments

When I first moved to Paris, everyone would ask me, “You must really miss your family.” And yes, while I miss them there was one thing I missed even more: Whole Foods. I love the availability of unique products like harissa, spices, sauces and more. At times, I will flip through my recipe books and…

#KaleSpotted Barcelona & Cooking on a ChirinBiciSolar

June 10, 2015 By Christy 3 Comments

Greetings from Spain! Murcia, to be exact, where the lemons are harvested, the squash are planted, and next year’s kale seeds are on their way from the UK. Profesor Egea, the local guru of ecological agriculture, is going to plant again, as will some friends in Cehegin, and we will again try to sell at local markets….