Smoothie: Carrot-Pineapple
The inspiration for this Monday morning smoothie came from Real Simple. Their recipe for a Carrot-Pineapple smoothie made me think of the carrot cake we often make that includes both Continue Reading →
Cheapskate Weekend
It’s a very good weekend that comes with multiple declarations of, “SCORE!” Between the Oak Bay Garagellennium (massive municipality-wide day of yard sales) and a trip into Value Village today, Continue Reading →
Smoothie: Anti-bloat Chocolate Berry
Doctor Oz presents today’s questionable recipe: Anti-bloat chocolate berry. The name is not what drew me to this recipe. The anti-bloat is really a clear-your-system call; according to Dr. Oz, Continue Reading →
Smoothie: Refresh Mango-Ginger
Today’s smoothie is inspired by The Glitter Guide’s “Refresh: Mango-Ginger” variation. What I love about The Glitter Guide suggestions are that they give you a starter point and free license Continue Reading →
Thanks, Susie.
A while ago*, a tweet from Roger Ebert caught my eye: When I clicked through it took me to Susie Bright’s blog — and that name alone, even before I read Continue Reading →
Smoothie: Cheery Cherry Detox
Cherries again…so soon? Even after two great smoothies, I’m not sure I’m ready for cherry…. but then, Lexie’s Kitchen offered up the Cheery Cherry Detox smoothie and while I love the Continue Reading →
Smoothie: Almond Banana Flaxseed
Today’s smoothie from Ink*Lemonade required very little modification except to halve some of the ingredients — I didn’t need it to serve two! — but I am a flavour junkie Continue Reading →
Retroactively Better
Over at Love-Hate-Things a couple of weeks ago, Anthony Marco asked, “Does the Avengers make Thor a better movie?” I surprised myself by immediately answering, “Yes! And Captain America too! Continue Reading →
Smoothie: Vanilla Chai Breakfast Shake
Learning from Friday’s miserable experience, I really looked at the recipe for today’s smoothie and decided I wasn’t going to chance it — I was going to change it. It Continue Reading →
Smoothie: Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal
My month of smoothies starts with a make-ahead oatmeal-based smoothie: Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal My goal is to follow the recipes as published and, for the most part, I did on this Continue Reading →