It is now almost a “tradition” that we have Bloody Mary’s when we carve our pumpkins (because we did it once before here). This time I wanted a Bloody Mary that actually tasted good so I made it from scratch using my favorite kind of tomatoes: heirlooms. The plan was to juice them, but I […]
Smoothies
Like Candy Mint Chocolate Smoothie
When you crave for something minty and chocolatey, don’t go for the candy. Go for the smoothie. Yes, the smoothie! Like Candy- Mint Chocolate Smoothie 4-5 dl Coconut water (or more, depending on how thick you like your smoothie ) 1 banana (preferably frozen , so you do not need to add ice) 2 tablespoons […]
BEETS THE MINT SMOOTHIE
Since I’ve started going to a homeopathic practitioner I had to give up coffee and mint. And yes, I do have a beautiful mint plant growing in my yard. I will give it to a caring home maybe. Anyways, since I had to use up as much mint as possible before I took my first homeopathic […]
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY : 2 WAYS TO STORE A SMOOTHIE
Since my husband jumped on the green smoothie bandwagon with me, we always seem to have the Vitamix on blending something. When I work morning shift I make a whole pitcher of green smoothies the night before which usually equals to 4 mason jars (2 days) worth it. And Vitamix gets one day’s well deserved […]
MEATLESS MONDAY : SUMMER BEAUTY SMOOTHIE
Since it is the first of September and fall is creeping on us, I will do my best to stretch summer just a little longer. So here’s a very summery smoothie recipe to brighten up this Monday. I always crave warm drinks in the morning (no matter what time of the year it is)and therefore […]
MY BASIC GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE
Basic green smoothie 2-3 celery stalks 1 apple (I like Granny Smith) 1 banana (I peel and freeze mine so I don’t need ice) big handful of whatever greens I have available (kale, collard greens, spinach, parsley, cilantro, arugula, chard, broccoli) 1 scoop greens powder 1 piece of fresh ginger 1 tbsp chia seeds (soaked […]
Green Kombucha Smoothie
I was first inspired by green drinks through Kris Carr. She has an amazing, inspirational and educational website Crazy Sexy Wellness. I’ve been on green smoothie/juice kick for years now and this year became an owner of the Vitamix which makes me feel like I’m kind of a smoothie pro now :). Another healthy drink […]
GREEN SMOOTHIE TODAY
Today’s smoothie had handful of turnip greens (remember to rotate your greens!), 1 banana, 1 apple, 1 orange, 1 celery stalk, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 4 tbsp hemp protein powder, 1 tbsp maca and 1 tsp ashwagandha and 1 tsp spirulina. And some filtered water of course. Vitamix it up and enjoy! Before I drank […]