Bacon, Kale, Minestra

Remember to reserve your pottery piece for the Paint a Plate at:

http://naplesgreenola.blogspot.com/2009/11/co-op-fundraiser.html


Bacon-and-Kale Minestra
1 tbsp EVOO
1/3 pound smoky bacon (about 6 slices chopped)
1/2 pound red potatoes, cut into small cubes
1 large onion,chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound kale, stemmed and shredded or chopped
6 cups chicken stock http://naplesgreenola.blogspot.com/2009_11_10_archive.html
One 15.5 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed
1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and Pepper
Grated parmigiana-reggiano cheese, for serving

1. In a soup pot, heat the EVOO, 1 turn of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the potatoes, onion and garlic, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add the kale, cover and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the chicken stock, bean and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve in shallow bowls with the cheese on top.

Co-Op Fundraiser

Come One Come All To The Co-Op Fundraiser

Greenola and Green Village Co-Ops are joining together to raise money for our Co-Ops

For this fundraiser we are offering:

$10, $15, and $20 flat pricing for bisque pottery pieces

Come in, pick your piece, choose your glazes, settle in and paint for as long as you like, then we will glaze it and have it for your next Co-Op pick up!

This is a great way to have a personal gift at a Great Price!!

This event will only be for only ONE Day!!

Saturday November 28^th 10 - 6 at Dinosaur Playgrounds Square Head Location

You can reserve your piece now with a $5.00 deposit at the bottom of this page or

Come early and take your chances with what is left

12” square bowl sold out -- $20

10 1/2” Plate 2 -- $20
9 ¾” Rimmed Plates 35 -- $20

9 1/2” shallow bowl 11 --$15

14 ¼” chip dip plat 1 -- $20

10 ¼” eggs 2 --$20

9” X 5” tea pots 4 -- $20

2 ½” round ornament with attachment 12 -- $10

8” surf board Sold Out

3 ¼” eggs 23 -- $10

5 ½” jars 2 -- $20

6 ¼” piggy bank 2 -- $15

4 ½” flat sided mugs 3 -- $10

4” square box 4-- $15


6” flip flop box Sold Out


5” pitcher 6 -- $15

3” tea cup sets with 6 ¼” saucers 9 -- not pictured -- $15

All pieces are bisque wear (meaning they have already been fired once) and ready to be glazed. After they are painted we will clear glaze them, fire them, and have them at the co-op pick up locations for pick up.

All pieces will be designated $10, $15, or $20 FOR EVERYTHING!!

Everything includes: piece, paint, glaze, and firing!! What a deal!!!!

You can reserve your pottery piece with a $5.00 deposit or take your chances the day of the event.

Name and Item to Reserve