It is just the beginning of apple season here in Upstate NY. I know that a lot of people think only of the city when they hear the words "New York", but here where we live, there are way more cows than there are people, and LOTS of apples. NY is the second largest producer of apples in the United States, and we live just on the edge of the Finger Lakes, which is the most prolific apple growing part of the state. So - we got apples! There will no doubt be plenty of apple recipes appearing here ... Read More about Apple Ginger Green Smoothie
Smoothies
Greens & Nectarines Protein Smoothie
Breakfast has always been kind of a problem for me. As is the case with all good Moms, mine wanted us to all have a nutritious breakfast before going off to school. Sometimes that meant eggs, which I liked, but often it meant oatmeal which I didn't like at all. To my way of thinking, Mom giving us oatmeal was a terrible injustice, since she wouldn't touch it herself. My aversion to breakfast, which persists to this day, was not Mom's fault though. It just comes too early for me - I really only ... Read More about Greens & Nectarines Protein Smoothie
Berry Blast Almond Smoothie
I hope that you all had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday weekend. And also that you had some time to send up a prayer or thought of thankfulness for those who have made sacrifices for our country. We are feeling just a tad anxious around here, because our younger daughter and her husband will be welcoming their new daughter any day now. The whole family is anticipating her arrival and our chance to get our hands on a new baby - it has been nearly 6 years since the last grandkid was born, so we ... Read More about Berry Blast Almond Smoothie