I'm on a smoothie kick. For the past week, every morning I pull out the fresh fruit and jam it into my food processor along with a scoop of yogurt and a shot of milk. A ten second whiz turns the mess to sweet, sweet nectar. I think I was initially inspired by the yummy fruit shakes at the Rebar. I looked in my handy Rebar cookbook to see what ingredients they use at the restaurant. I found that their shakes seldom include ice (which I think would degrade the blade of my beloved fruit processor) and never a sweetener. I began experimenting with different combinations. I've found that strawberries, one frozen banana, a chilled orange, a small scoop of yogurt, and a shot of milk creates an a-one smoothie. While local strawberries are not yet in season, I've been scooting to China town with my bike and basket to scoop up some low-priced Californians. They're also selling mangoes down there. I love loading up my crate with fresh veg and fruit and then bouncing back home along Vancouver Street.
Mmmmmm. I'm now craving a smoothie. Mike loves smoothies too. His favourite combo? Vanilla yogurt and milk. Seriously strange. Fortunately Finn has not yet followed into his father's footsteps- he goes into total excitement at the sight of an orange or a grape.
ReplyDeleteawww rach i can just see you bundled up with produce and zipping along on your bike.
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