So I just got my Blendtec and she’s reaaaal beautiful. By far the best blender I’ve ever owned. It has a touch screen for gosh sakes. I’m surprised my phone is even a touch screen with my personal technology issues. I’m not exactly “with it” when it comes to technology. I’m thankful I have friends that know what’s going on or this blog would never function. Fact.
I plan on making ice cream in my Blendtec this weekend. It’s suppose to snow but I don’t care. I need what I need. And my needs include chili and ice cream right now.
I’m starting to feel more grown up as each month goes by. I’m still only 24 but our fridge is beginning to stack up with save-the-dates and wedding invitations. And well, that’s a grown up thing to do. And the weird thing is, most of those people are around my age. Weird, it’s just weird. I can’t even fathom planning a trip (I’m needing a tropical vaca soon) let alone planning a wedding at this young age. Cheers to those brave souls. Like my cousin. She’s one who is tying the knot soon. I’m in her wedding. I need to find teal wedges asap.
So guess what I’m going to start doing soon? Writing my second cookbook. Yes sir, I am. My first one hasn’t even come out yet, but I absolutely loved making the first one and I want the second one to be even better. Wait, you didn’t know I came out with my first cookbook? Well, that’s probably because you either don’t care, which is understandable, OR you haven’t seen it yet because it’s just on preorder. Yep, you can preorder my book right now and it will arrive at your doorstep come April. And who doesn’t love an unexpected present on your doorstep?! Am I right or am I right?! That’s why I HAVE to shop online so much. Presents at my doorstep make my world go round. Damn you modcloth. Damn you.
So if you’d like to purchase my first cookbook, you can do so here. You won’t regret it. Hopefully. It’s similar to my blog, with old recipes as well as never before seen new recipes. And it also has my obnoxious rants that have nothing to do with the food, just me wanting to be heard. #onlychildsyndrome. I’m going to start using that hashtag in every Twitter post I write. Which is one every 3 months. My twitter is exciting.
PS- this recipe is once again brought to you by my good friend Stacy. While I was out in California, she made me this green smoothie/drink. I thought I would hate it because it was only vegetables, but she proved me wrong. It was a smoothie that was super refreshing and paired perfectly with my sausage patties. Some people don’t like the idea of drinking their vegetables and I get it, but some people would rather do that. So I’m giving you the option. You’re welcome. Loveyousofreakingmuchyouvegetablelovers.
Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- juice of 1 lemon
- slice of fresh peeled ginger
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled
- handful of fresh parsley
- 2 handfuls of spinach
- 2 sticks of kale, stems remove
- 1/2 green banana (I used green so it was less sugary)
- handful of ice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in your Blendtec (or other blender).
- Blend until completely pureed and smooth (there should be no clumps or pieces of vegetables to get in your teeth).
- Drink. I drink mine while consuming eggs, sausage, and avocado.
- Be merry because you got a good amount of veggies in your morning drink!
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I don’t have a cool blender, do you think it will be too chunky in a regular blender?? My food processor isn’t a shining star either…
i’m not totally sure! it’s worth experimentation though!
Kale is super tough, so I think you’ll definitely have kale chunks in there. We tried it in our regular blender and our food processor before we got our blendtec, and neither turned out great haha. Spinach and chard tend to blend up much better, though, and if you play around with it maybe you can find a combination of ingredients that will blend!
Regarding blending kale in a regular blender- If you freeze the kale (or spinach) overnight before blending, and then put it in at the very last step, then it becomes brittle and mixes up just fine in a regular blender. I do it every morning and have never had problems.
It really depends on the muscle or power of the blender. Blendtec and Vita Mix are wonderful machines, and should last a very long time, but are pricey. The Ninja blender is also very powerful, with a proprietary blade system, and much less” starting in the $99.99 range. All are available at Bed Bath and Beyond, and don’t forget your coupon! Happy juicing!
Hey RT, just a word on the Ninja blenders. I got mine for the 99.99 price just especially to do the green smoothies. I was hoping it would be comparable to a Blendtec or something that can make a really S-M-OOOTH smoothie even with all the greens I put in. I gotta say, I still have to chew most of my smoothie and that really sucks. I probably should have put the 100 bucks as a downpayment to get something that would really do the job appropriately. Nothing more embarrassing than having to floss all that green stuff out of your teeth at work after you drink one on the way in.
Get the new Ninja Ultima. Has six blades and blends at two speeds. Blades rotate at two different PRM’s simultaneously, and it doesn’t miss ANY of the pulp. You can liquefy ANYTHING! We got ours at Costco, on sale right now for $139. Can’t beat that price anywhere.
A friend recently told me you can keep a ginger root in the freezer and grate it with a micro plane or the fine grate side of a cheese grater to make the taste addition to your dishes more controlled. Just FYI.
Question…can I add a couple sprinkles of ginger from my spice cabinet instead?
yes of course, it won’t taste quite as fresh as the real stuff but will give it a nice little zing
I’m ordering my Blendtec today, but I’m sad bc I have to WAIT for it to arrive! Booooo. This sounds delish & I’m sooooooo excited about your cookbook!!!
I love my Blendtec, I saved up for it for six months! I use it all the time, I can tell you from first hand experience they stand behind their warranty!!!
I think I am the only person in the world that could kill a Blendtec 😉
Goodness gracious. My first thought was “what the hell is a stick of kale” But I read your comments. You should write your own food terminology dictionary – it would help. I’m not sure how I feel about drinking my vegetables, but I will try it – but my blender leaves chunks of veggie in it no matter how I blend. El Sigh.
Sidenote: ModCloth is EVIL. But wonderful. I am glad you found it. It is dangerous.
Try Seychelles Footwear or BC Shoes for cute wedges. 🙂 Love all you do, Juli!!!!
I put the whole damn (organic) in my Vitamix the peel is supposed to be good for removing bad estrogens! Tastes a bit rough though
Finally, an easier way to get veggies with my eggs, thank you!!!!!!
I want a blendertec so badly it’s on my dream kitchen appliance list!! Thanks for the great stuff!! Can’t wait for the cookbook(s)!!
Hi Juli, how much does this make? Do I double it for 2 ppl, or will this be enough for 2? Thanks
I made it for just me, but I couldn’t drink it all, so it lasted 2 meals, so it could be for 2 depending on how much you drink