Once upon a time in America, I ordered a Bloody Mary at a bar. What came back looked suspiciously like a pint of vomit. It turned out to be a Red Eye; a mixture of tomato juice and beer. No … Continue reading
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Category Archives: Drinks
Berry Beauty
What’s in it? Raspberries Spinach A handful of black grapes (skin on) An inch of lemongrass Water How was it? Having some leftover raspberries from a bake in the fridge, I chucked them into this little number. The vibrant … Continue reading
D-d-don’t stop the beet
What’s in it? One beetroot One banana A handful of black grapes (skin on) An handful of spinach A small bunch of mint Water How was it? DELICIOUS! Especially compared to the more ‘bracing’ beetroot juice I made last time. I wasn’t sure … Continue reading
Happy Beet
What’s in it? One beetroot Two small carrots One stick of celery One apple An inch of ginger A handful of tarragon Water How was it? I know that beetroot is incredibly good for you in all sorts of ways – … Continue reading
Probiotic Mint Smoothie
What’s in it? One banana One apple 3 tenderstem broccoli florets A chunk of cucumber An sprig of fresh mint An inch of lemongrass 3 tbsp low-fat probiotic yoghurt Squeeze of pine honey Water How was it? I LOVE mint so … Continue reading
Probiotic Mango Smoothie
What’s in it? One banana A handful of frozen mango One stick of celery 3 tenderstem broccoli florets An inch of ginger An inch of fresh turmeric 3 tbsp low-fat probiotic yoghurt Water How was it? Definitely less sharp than the berry one! … Continue reading
Probiotic Berry Smoothie
What’s in it? One banana A handful of frozen berries One carrot One stick of celery An inch of ginger A small bunch of tarragon 3 tbsp low-fat probiotic yoghurt Water How was it? Virtuous… a little tart! Like you know it’s … Continue reading
Strawberries & Cream Smoothie
What’s in it? One banana A handful of strawberries One large orange An inch of lemongrass 2 tbsp low-fat Greek yoghurt How was it? As with the Banango Spice Smoothie this doesn’t contain any vegetables. It was really tasty though, the yoghurt works … Continue reading
Green Strawberry Juice
What’s in it? A handful of spinach Two ready-to-eat prunes One banana Two strawberries A stick of celery Half a pear Water How was it? Even though it only has two strawberries in it the flavour of them comes through … Continue reading
Banango Spice Smoothie
What’s in it? Two bananas A handful of frozen mango One kiwi An inch of ginger Milk How was it? Well. This was scrumptious. Admittedly it doesn’t contain any vegetables so it’s not as virtuous as the juices. But boy, did it … Continue reading
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