Category Archives: Beverages

Blackberries Galore!

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

One of the perks of living here in the Seattle area are the wild blackberries that abound this time of year.  I’m so used to being able to go to any number of parks, backyards – even the side of … Continue reading →

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Green Smoothies that taste pink!

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

My passion for nutrition began somewhere late in high school, early in college.  During my sophomore year living in the college dorms, I remember tasting Odwalla Superfood juice for the first time.  Dark green and thick, this juice reminded me … Continue reading →

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Power Smoothie for the Winter Blahs…

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

Don’t you love the way smoothies look before you blend them?  All those gorgeous, bright, contrasting colors.  I always call the kids into the kitchen when I’m about to blend, so they can watch it transform before their very eyes. … Continue reading →

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Green Juice in a Blender

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

For the past 5 years or so, a juicer has been on my wish list…along with a host of other kitchen gadgets.  Every time I go to the restaurant Chaco Canyon Cafe in Seattle’s University District, I order a nice … Continue reading →

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Ode to Coffee…

Posted on January 16, 2011 by

What can I say?  I love my coffee.   I do like it black every now and then, especially when it is paired with a dessert.  But I really, really love a good creamy sweet cup of coffee.   With … Continue reading →

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