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I grew up in Annapolis, the capital of MD, on the Chesapeake Bay and the Severn River where we always had fresh fish and seafood. I love all things food: cooking, eating, trying new recipes and sharing what I make with family and friends. I must say that my most favorite (I have many favorites) food is fish and mostly catfish. So, I'm always seeking catfish recipes frolm all olver. I like my cooking, my daughter, Wendy's, cooking and my son, Dan's dishes, as well. I'm not a food snob; in other words, I also enjoy OPC, (Other People's Cooking) also. I've got loads of interests: cats and dogs, taking photos, Giant pandas, chandeliers and the arts. I am a former teacher, personal chef and recovering lawyer turned information marketer. I love (watching) football, basketball, extreme sports like mountain/rock climbing, snowboarding, skiing and surfing. My own extreme sports are swimming, walking and talking. Not necessarily at the same time.
Showing posts with label Unique smoothies. coconut milk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Unique smoothies. coconut milk. Show all posts

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Healthy Spring Green Smoothie

Spring just does wonderful things to me.   It's time to open windows and enjoy the spring breezes.  Yes, it's time to breathe deeply and let the air inside, that is, unless you are affected by the pollen.   In addition, I am on a smoothie kick.  I've been making lots of healthy smoothies lately.  Today, I made one that was so beautiful, it reminded me of my favorite color: Spring Green.  It evokes the colors and flavors of spring; the neighbors in their gardens, new buds on the trees, blossoming flowers, ripe fruit, birds singing and the wonderful smell of freshly mowed grass..
So, my tribute to Spring is this healthy Green Smoothie follows:

1 cup brewed tea (Berryblossom White)
1 Tbs honey or to taste
1 small tub Greek yogurt (I used vanilla)
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 cup frozen peaches
1/2 cucumber, peeled and sliced
1 handful baby spinach leaves

Blend until smooth.  About 1 minute in an electric blender.



Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Blueberry Cucumber Smoothie with

I know it sounds a bit weird, however, this is what I came up with for breakfast this morning. It turned out really well.  I wanted blueberries and banana in my smoothie.  I made one last week, with blueberries, banana and spinach that was inspired by one of my Facebook friends who said she used kale and coconut milk in her smoothie,

Yesterday, I read an article on the RealAge website about the benefits of blueberries and decided to make this blueberry concoction with surprise ingredients today.  Measurements are not accurate, I threw in what I wanted.  You can do the same.  Create your own.   Mine was delicious--luscious and thick!  Nest time, I'll sprinkle in a bit of cayenne.

1 cup brewed Blossomberry White tea **
1 Tbs honey
1/2 cup unsweetened Coconut or Almond milk
1 frozen banana
1/2 cuo frozen blueberries
1/2 avocado, peeled and cut into small pieces
1/2 cucumber, peeled and sliced

Liquify in a blender until smooth. Enjoy!


** I use Tazo Blossomberry.  You can use any tea or all milk