My friend, Sondra, also known as the Corn Mother, is an exceptional woman and fellow writer who has lived an adventurous life.
She is well-educated, well-traveled and believes in the hopes of women, especially as they grow wiser (notice I didn't say older).
We both feel that eating healthy is part of feeding your soul and she willingly shared this recipe she created for kale.
Kale is one of those foods that looks inviting, but most people are unsure how to cook it.
Translating the recipe was a challenge because the quantities were "lots of", which doesn't translate well to the novice cook.
I asked her to please give me some specifics and she did.
They work, so give kale a try! The Corn Mother's Kale

• 5 - 6 cloves of garlic, diced
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced thin- (cut baby carrots are a time saving alternative).
  
• 1 bunch kale, torn into pieces.
  Although it looks like a lot initially, kale cooks down.
  
• 7 or 8 Umeboshi plums- discard pits and cut into pieces.
  You can also substitute 1/2 - 1 Tbs Umeboshi paste to spread through the mixture.
  If they are not available or too costly, simply leave them out of the recipe and use additional Umeboshi vinegar.
  
• 2 - 4 shakes each of white rice wine vinegar and Umeboshi vinegar- - start slow and add more if desired.
  
• 5 shakes of Tamari-(soy sauce, but saltier) Now this is the real salty ingredient so(add incrementally -- a little, then a little more.
  
• 2 - 4 quick shakes of Toasted Sesame Seed Oil- You want to be careful to not over do( this wonderful ingredient.
  Again a little at a time.
  
• 2 Tbs.
  Olive Oil

Saute the garlic and sesame seeds in olive oil.
Add the( carrots (and almonds.
When the carrots are crisp tender, add the( kale.
Add the vinegars.
Once the kale is( cooked down by half, add the plums (or paste), Tamari and sesame oil.
Adjust (seasonings for taste.
Serve it with basmati brown rice.
It is a wonderful meal in itself or a great accompaniment (with or without the rice) for salmon or roasted/grilled chicken.