Green Drink

As promised, here is the blended green drink. I also add a splash of freshly squeezed OJ at the end. I like to drink this cold. You can drink half and save the other half for the next day.









Blended High Green- for 2
(from http://www.artofnourishment.blogspot.com/)
Please choose organic and when possible locally grown produce.

2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
4 hearty leaves of Laciento kale, torn
1 c celery, chopped
1/2 apple, sliced (I really like Gala apples. You could also use pears)
1/2 lemon, peeled
knob of ginger, peeled (you control the kick by how much you use!)

Place all ingredients in your blender, add about 2c filtered or spring water. Blend from low to high for about 30 seconds. You can either drink it as is like a smoothie or strain it for a smoother texture.

Cooking Class #2

I loved the first cooking class, but I wanted to be challenged a bit more and try some new dishes so Becky and I devised a healthy, very "Florida" menu that definitely tested my knife skills!

Menu:

-Tilapia Ceviche with Mango
-Watercress salad with Pomegranate seeds and a light lemon vinaigrette
-Spice rubbed Roasted Organic Chicken Breast with a Citrus vinaigrette
-Tropical Fruit Salsa

-Papaya milkshake with crème de cassis

Check back soon for the recipes!

The Best Drink Ever!

Cassis a L'eau
(original recipe from Barefoot Contessa http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_31987,00.html )

This drink was so good! I saw Ina make it on Barefoot Contessa and couldn't resist trying it that same night...I am a sucker for drinks made with raspberries or currants! It was so refreshing and absoulutely delicious. It reminds me of a drink called Ribena that my sister and I used to drink when we were children in England. Maybe that's why I like it so much!

My modified recipe:
1 ounce of creme de cassis (blackcurrant liquer)
fresh chilled water
ice cubes
fresh raspberries

Put ice cubes in a glass (I used a Riedel "O" wine glass and it was a good size), and pour in the creme de cassis, add water to taste...approximately 3/4-1 cup. Garnish with a few fresh raspberries Enjoy!

I you need even more reasons to try this drink, check out this link http://www.theartofdrink.com/blog/2006/01/creme-de-cassis-may-benefit-your-mental-health.php