daily smoothie

pumpkin smoothie

November 1, 2011

I know. I just shared my chai-spiked pumpkin milkshake. A glorious thing, you all agreed. A few of you asked for the pumpkin smoothie I make. I am currently enjoying these on vacation, so here it is! We enjoy these smoothies in the morning. Basil enjoys the sunshine in the morning. Basil looking out over [...]

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chocolate cherry mint smoothie

October 28, 2011

When I was a kid, I got to walk around on Halloween night with The Hulk. My best friend’s dad was a body builder, and each year he would paint his upper body and face green, and wear a tank top. As far as I recall, he simply wore regular pants, nothing ripped up Hulk-like. [...]

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protein berry smoothie

September 5, 2011

Happy Monday! I hope everyone is enjoying an extended holiday weekend, I know we are. This morning I am organizing and rearranging my photography room, preparing for the differences in daylight that will soon be upon us. I have a West facing window I will be utilizing for morning shots in addition to the East [...]

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peanut butter crunch smoothie

August 30, 2011

Peanut butter and Chocolate. Always a classic combination, even if the recipe isn’t so classic. or even a recipe, really. I am still reeling over my amazing weekend, and will recap every detail soon. I’m still on a plant-based high with a goofy grin, and there are some people still in Portland for a few [...]

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avocado recipes

August 16, 2011

As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemakers program, I recently received a large box of California Avocados. I know. I was excited. I eat a lot of avocados, so to focus on them and come up with dishes to include them in was fun. You know, instead of standing at the kitchen sink with a knife, [...]

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jalapeno peach smoothie

July 28, 2011

Yep. I sure did. and it was good. I had some of the freshest, sweetest peaches the other day. So sweet I thought adding some spicy to them would be a good thing. This recipe couldn’t be easier, and you could take it in a couple directions – add protein powder for some staying power, [...]

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cinnamon cantaloupe smoothie

July 22, 2011

I am not complaining at all, but it has been unseasonably cool here in Portland. I’ve been wearing my long sleeves on our morning walks, and the pool is just sitting there, ready to be jumped into. After a week of cold weather and even rain, summer is returning! We are going to a wedding [...]

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blueberry protein shake

July 13, 2011

It’s summertime, and my Tuesday nights have a new activity. After my weekly #fitblog chat, a small group of us go on a #fitblog walk. I heard about this last week, and was invited by my dear friend Kris to join in this time, and she, Deb, Jules, Mo, Foodie McBody and now Basil and I [...]

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juiced smoothie

June 1, 2011

So this juice isn’t much to look at, but if you need a night away from your cat… major points if anyone knows the movie that comes from It is one of the most delicious juices I’ve made lately, but… they cannot all look great, I suppose. juiced smoothie serves two 1/2 bunch red leaf [...]

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