morsels & sauces

Another round of smoothies as part of this Wellness Cleanse .  I am learning that because of my sweet tooth, I like the fruit-based smoothies more than than the veggie-based ones.  However, it is still important for me to vary it up.  You'll also notice that the vessel of choice this week was jars.  I had to get them to work. Everything but the Kitchen Sink Veggie Smoothie 4 tomatoes 1 small carrot 2 stalks celery 5 leaves romaine lettuce 1 tablespoon flax seed meal 1 small red pepper 1/3 cup basil 1 pinch salt 1/4 bulb fennel 1/2 cup jicama 2 cups water 1 tablespoon lemon juice Hot sauce to taste Some notes: Oh, well, hello salad.  This literally is drinking your salad.  But quite yummy. Again, another monster smoothie.  But I think I am coming to understand that I like my smoothies a little on the thinner side, so I add more water.  You can add less, have less, and have a thicker smoothie. And seriously, I don't thin...

Part of this Wellness Cleanse has inspired me to be creative with the smoothies.  I like smoothies quite a bit, and I find that you can easily toss all the goodies in the blender, pour the results into two big glasses or jars, and either drink them down right then and there or save them for lunch or a snack at work.  Plus, they are an easy way to get more vegetables (especially) and fruits into our diets, which most of us are sorely lacking.  Finally, if you know you're rushed for time in the morning (as I generally am because I always, and I mean always , underestimate the amount of time I have), you can make it the night before, throw it in a jar, and then grab it as you bolt out the door (hoping to god that you have your phone and your keys). Here are three smoothies I had this week with all kinds of notes about them.  They are intended to be meals in and of themselves, and not just snacks (although the second one down could be just a snack...).  All servi...