Although it can be found in markets throughout the year, it is in season from the middle of winter through the beginning of spring when it has a sweeter taste and is more widely available.
Kale is a member of the cabbage family, cousin to broccoli, collards and Brussels sprouts. Mature Kale is bold and peppery with a chewy texture, so it's rarely served raw.
Medium size, thick, chewy leaves are rich in color, splotched with red and purple, and toothed with red midribs, with a mildly sweet, earthy, cabbage flavor.
Although it can be found in markets throughout the year, it is in season from the middle of winter through the beginning of spring when it has a sweeter taste and is more widely available. 
