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Happy Hump Day! Here's a midweek mishmash.

Kale Chips -- Have you tried them?? We first used kale in a white bean chicken chili recipe when Publix was out of the called-for Swiss chard. It was a successful substitute, so we tried it a few more times in different types of recipes. Using it in a soup or stew was the best. But then! I read about kale chips and how they're so delicious and so easy and so nutritious and... But, really, leafy greens? Delicious? We're all supposed to be eating more of them, but I consider most (spinach excluded) to be the type of thing you eat because you know it's good for you. Not because it tastes delicious. But, guess what. Kale chips are delicious! Try 'em and see.

(Tear one bunch of kale into "chip-sized" pieces. Arrange in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil. Season to your likin'. Our likin' is salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes, or until they start to brown around the edges. They should sound crispy when you jiggle them.)

The Royal Wedding -- Are you excited or are you a hater? We've spoken with folks from both camps lately, but I think we fall more in the excited category. Andrew is looking forward to it for its historical value (and probably because the Today Show will get off it), and I'm more into the romantical side. What does it hurt to get a little caught up in the festivities? If only I had a fascinator to wear!

The Voice -- Did you watch it? Aside from Xtina looking Snooki-fied (a truth that was pointed out by A and corroborated by a search of the Twitterverse), what did you think? We've tapered off on Idol this season, and I was intrigued by the premise of the show based on the commercials. But, I wasn't sure whether another singing competition show was really necessary. However! You have to admit, those chairs are pretty b.a. (Don't they kind of remind you of this? Go, go gadget voice!) Javier was our favorite, along with Cee Lo's glasses.

The Weather -- It seems as though March 2011 came in like a lion, went out like a lion, then came back disguised as April 2011. We're allegedly in for another round of monster storms tonight. I bet the insurors of the Westin Peachtree Plaza haven't taken a breath since February. I just need a non-villainous rain shower to come along and help with this!

Hope you're having a good week! Halfway point - yay!