Friday, July 29, 2011

A plate of juice



I think it looks pretty!  Above is what goes into the juicer for a delicious drink that will fill glasses for G, A, and I.  My older daughter, A, loves it and will ask for seconds.  In our opinion, it tastes much better with ice.

Here is our favorite recipes so far:
(will fill 3 large glasses)
- 2 large red apples (we use Braeburn), cut into chunks
- 1/2 of a small lemon
- 1 large cucumber seeded (I have read that cucumber seeds can make it taste slightly bitter
- 5 large Kale leaves
- 3 large stalks of celery
- 5-6 large carrots

Directions:
- wash all fruit and veggies, I have been using Biokleen produce wash.
- try on juicer and start add the ingredients (biggest step, make sure the cup is under the spout or you will have juice all over the counter and floor, I haven't done this yet, but I wouldn't put it past me).
- at the end, we add a small cup of water through the juicer to extract a little more from the ingredients.
- stir the juice, fill glasses with juice and ice, Enjoy!!!

Notes:
- I have read a few pieces of information so far that I have found helpful.  It is recommended to drink the juice within 20 minutes of making it to retain as many vitamins and minerals as possible.
- From the recipes I have read, it is recommended to use organic produce when juicing, if possible.
- It is easiest to clean the machine right after using it.

Here is the final product.  Very tasty!!!

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