My mother-in-law came to stay a few weeks ago (don’t worry, I’m nearly recovered now!). She always has a habit of saying the most stressful things at the wrong time and this visit was no exception! Early one morning, as I was juggling a million different things, trying to see to my emails, sort her […]
Pasteurized vs Unpasteurized Orange Juice
Let’s face it, all of us in the juicing community are only trying to be as healthy as we possibly can be. Cold-pressed juice is packed full of goodness and nothing makes me feel better than a well planned and tailor-made juice cleanse. Being a health-conscious individual, I had been going out of my way […]
Do Blenders Destroy Nutrients?
My blender is my favorite kitchen appliance. I just love every part of it. There’s something so fulfilling about throwing all that fresh fruit into it and the smug feeling you get knowing that made a good decision. At least, that was how I used to feel. I was scrolling through one of my favorite […]
Is A Juice Cleanse Worth It? Yes They Are, Here’s Why
Day 1 of my first ever juice cleanse, these were my thoughts… “I’m feeling so irritable, my stomach hurts, why did I even bother with this?” “There’s no way I’ll get through this, I’m probably not strong enough to do this!” “I wish I could just have one chocolate bar… oh how I miss sugar!” […]
Can You Put Grapes In A Smoothie?
Smoothies are life. If I had to choose between giving up the internet or giving away my Vitamix for one week I know which one would win! There’s not much that could separate me from my morning smoothie and no one has been brave enough to try! I thought I was some sort of an […]
How To Make Cold Pressed Juices At Home
Juicing is very popular these days and is certainly more than just a fad. It’s so well known that fruit and veggies are super important in our diet and what better way to consume all those healthy vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants than in a delicious juice form? People like us, who really care about their […]
How To Prepare Beets For Smoothies
Beetroot is a daunting veggie to work with. Known for its earthy flavor and deep crimson/purple staining qualities it’s no wonder it isn’t the most popular ingredient when it comes to smoothie recipes. I hadn’t given beetroot much attention until one day I was out with a friend in her favorite vegan-friendly cafe and I […]
What Are Hand Blenders Used For?
Kitchen appliances seem to be getting bigger and bigger by the year! I know I can’t be alone in the struggle to find enough counter space for my food processor, smoothie maker, juicer, stand mixer, coffee grinder and that’s just a short summary! I love how easy cooking can be with all the kitchen aids […]
Vitamix Smells Like Burning, What’s Wrong?
I love smoothies and I love my Vitamix. One thing I don’t love is the smell of an overworked hair-dryer. My Vitamix Pro has served me well over the years, whether it’s making protein powder into a shake or frozen bananas into ice cream I can always count on it to not let me down. […]
Do All Vitamix Blenders Make Hot Soup
I’ve had a Vitamix blender in pride of place on the kitchen cabinet-top for a few years now. Being an avid, smoothie junkie, this had always bee my sole requirement from my beloved blender. A couple of weeks ago I was searching for some recipe inspiration online and I encountered the Vitamix soup cookbook. Figuring […]