When it comes to most foods, I tend to get bored pretty quickly.  Meaning, I don’t want the same sandwich or salad five days in a row.  However, give me a tasty beverage and I can drink the same one everyday for weeks at a time and never want anything else.  I guess I’m kinda funny like that. This single serving of iced honey green tea has been my go-to drink all summer and now it’s time to share it with the world! Ice Honey Green Tea Recipe (1 serving) Ingredients: 1/3 cup water (plus additional for filling glass at …

I’m looking for a low maintenance day.  You know, the kind of day where you could make relaxation into a sport?  I know just the way to start it off.  An easy healthy smoothie for breakfast, like this one. This refreshing smoothie is a great way to enjoy raspberries which are my favorite berries. Raspberry Vanilla Smoothie Recipe (2 servings) Ingredients: 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt 1 cup raspberries, frozen 1/2 of an apple 2 teaspoons honey 2 cups ice Directions: Add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend them until the mixture is smooth.   Adapted from: Giada De Laurentiis …

The other day, my husband randomly wanted to buy a fresh coconut.  Ooookaaay, but what the heck are we going to do with it?  Based on my research online, it seems that most people either make homemade toasted coconut or coconut milk.  I went with the coconut milk route because it’s a great excuse to use my handy dandy new blender. Here are some easy tips on how to make homemade coconut milk using only 2 ingredients. Homemade Coconut Milk Recipe (Makes 16 ounces) Ingredients: 2 cups water 1 cup fresh coconut meat, chopped (see directions) Directions: Figure out how to break …

I finally bought a new blender!  After A LOT of debate, I splurged on a Vitamix Blender.  I can’t even begin to list all the brands and models that I studied and deliberated over.  In the end it was a battle between price and quality (as usual) and in this case the price was worth it. I christened it with… what else… a coffee beverage, a double Cafe Frappe for me and my sister.  (We do love our coffee!)  Then I made this healthy smoothie for lunch.  I know what you might be thinking.  Blueberries and basil together?  I know!  But it works. This tasty …