tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post7081518195387118781..comments2024-03-09T23:07:41.551-08:00Comments on Vegan Lunch Box: Summer Veg Out Part IV: SMOOTHIESJennifershmoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-33910019400377270352009-05-11T05:04:00.000-07:002009-05-11T05:04:00.000-07:00I ended up going on their website to look for a fa...I ended up going on their website to look for a factory-reconditioned model as my friend has one and says it looks brand new and she never had any problem with it. They had none, so I called to ask. Well, they did have one. I wasn't even going to get it then, but she got me with the free shipping. :-) It was only $50 less than a new one, but with tax and I also got the dry container (couldn't help myself once I checked out some videos using the dry container), it ended up being $60 less. I almost called to cancel the dry container, but decided not to. Oh well, I'm kind of excited. :-)artsycraftsyivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884274247410617128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-32107133561725596992009-05-08T09:09:00.000-07:002009-05-08T09:09:00.000-07:00Well, our first model came with the dry container ...Well, our first model came with the dry container and we still have it, but we've hardly ever used it. We got it out a few times to whir oats or wheat berries into flour or dent corn into cornmeal. It worked well, but I think if you're really crazy for fresh flour you might be better off looking into a grain mill.Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-38599590749254724092009-05-07T11:45:00.000-07:002009-05-07T11:45:00.000-07:00Hi, Jennifer. Don't know how comments work, if you...Hi, Jennifer. Don't know how comments work, if you'll even get this since it's from an old thread, but was just wondering if you recommend the dry container for the vita-mix, too. Thanks. Oh, and I see you're in the current issue of Vegetarian Times. I'm glad I caught it before my subscription runs out.artsycraftsyivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884274247410617128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-21297358144660368332008-09-03T13:23:00.000-07:002008-09-03T13:23:00.000-07:00I love your blog! Such good recipes.Responding to ...I love your blog! Such good recipes.<BR/>Responding to alpa, if the fruit is frozen individually before it's put in the containers it doesn't stick together, at least it hasn't for me and then put back in the freezer quickly.Natasha and Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454014270247663146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-88638303454670054622008-08-20T10:31:00.000-07:002008-08-20T10:31:00.000-07:00Hmmm, alpa, I don't know -- it just doesn't! We h...Hmmm, alpa, I don't know -- it just doesn't! We haven't had any problem with that. <BR/><BR/>We are always careful to put the fruit right back in the freezer quickly, so it doesn't thaw and then refreeze; isn't that what would make it clump up?Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-89836122795820418452008-08-20T08:52:00.000-07:002008-08-20T08:52:00.000-07:00You have a lovely and an inspiring blog! I love y...You have a lovely and an inspiring blog! I love your idea of the bins... just one question - how do you keep the fruit from turning into a frozen solid mass?Alpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16889288288469735138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-17986269513753942872008-08-19T16:50:00.000-07:002008-08-19T16:50:00.000-07:003 - 4 oz light silken tofu (1/4 of a pkg)1 fresh b...3 - 4 oz light silken tofu (1/4 of a pkg)<BR/>1 fresh banana<BR/>1/2 cup frozen fruit (strawberries, blueberries, etc.)<BR/>1/2 cup orange (or other) juice<BR/>1 tsp-1 tbsp honey or maple syrup<BR/>1 tsp vanilla or almond extract<BR/><BR/>I like the texture and protein tofu brings to the party but find the flavor a bit strong without the vanilla and sweetener.Leigh-AnneDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17921320795602564162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-45759692156960597192008-08-03T15:09:00.000-07:002008-08-03T15:09:00.000-07:00I love the idea of putting the berries in bins. I ...I love the idea of putting the berries in bins. I find that I enjoy food much more when the whole process is appetizing .... thanks for the idea.Go Natural Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210094979949397023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-46557803566068050552008-08-03T12:21:00.000-07:002008-08-03T12:21:00.000-07:00My favorite smoothie is simple:1 cup calcium forti...My favorite smoothie is simple:<BR/><BR/>1 cup calcium fortified OJ<BR/>fresh or frozen banana<BR/>frozen peaches<BR/>splash of vanilla<BR/><BR/>Although, we do it many different ways. We like frozen mangoes and berries, or fresh fruit, too. I use different fruit juices, mix up the fruits, whatever comes to mind. I don't generally add milk or soy, but we do occasionally make a chocolate peanut butter smoothie with Chocolate Silk, peanut butter, a banana and some sweetener (Splenda or agave nectar).<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the great ideas!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05437753720970599933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-61712254224643784082008-07-27T14:19:00.000-07:002008-07-27T14:19:00.000-07:00Oops - Of course, in my smooothie recipe I meant o...Oops - Of course, in my smooothie recipe I meant one scoop of protein powder, not one cup!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785684313906500569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-30883443770309881272008-07-27T07:24:00.000-07:002008-07-27T07:24:00.000-07:00Here's my smoothie which I have almost every day:1...Here's my smoothie which I have almost every day:<BR/>1 cup berries (any combo strawberries/raspberries/blueberries);<BR/>1 cup vanilla-flavored protein powder (made from soy protein);<BR/>1 cup lite vanilla soy milk;<BR/>2 cups ice cubes;<BR/>occasionally also 1/2 banana.<BR/><BR/>Blended in the "Wave Blender" (made by Hamilton Beach) - does a fantastic job crushing ice cubes.<BR/><BR/>This is a delicious and healthy smoothie.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785684313906500569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-23332312439485608742008-07-26T10:13:00.000-07:002008-07-26T10:13:00.000-07:00We eat smoothies nearly every day around here. Bu...We eat smoothies nearly every day around here. But ours are just frozen fruit and then enough orange juice to cover the top of the fruit then blend. So maybe that doesn't technically count as a smoothie. We tried with various milks and yogurts but decided we liked this best. We tend towards blueberries, strawberries and peaches.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045650154632548837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-33241227097680621812008-07-22T13:21:00.000-07:002008-07-22T13:21:00.000-07:00I have a smoothie almost every morning, and my rec...I have a smoothie almost every morning, and my recipe looks pretty similar to yours, though I find that ice is unnecessary with frozen fruit- it just waters everything down. Also, I generally add some spirulina to up the nutritional value of the drink. Husband likes yogurt in his, but I like mine without. Oh, and I always add a banana, regardless of what other fruits I use- it just makes everything creamy and smooth. <BR/><BR/>My favorite combo so far that I used to get at the fancy grocery where I worked back in the day is: <BR/>-fresh squeezed apple-lemon-ginger juice<BR/>-half a banana<BR/>-frozen peaches<BR/>-frozen strawberries<BR/><BR/>Man- the sweet-tart-spiciness of the juice works so well with the sweetness of the other fruits. And peaches and ginger go so perfectly together. Mmm! I wish I could still get that juice!katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08056463808792013011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-38136474183224815962008-07-16T21:40:00.000-07:002008-07-16T21:40:00.000-07:00Love your blog! I'm adding you to my blogroll b/c...Love your blog! I'm adding you to my blogroll b/c I know my friends would enjoy your blog. As far as smoothie combos: strawberries+silken tofu+mangoes. As a treat I will make chocolate soy milk+banana+peanut butter. Decadent!!!!koala brainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10964862675299579910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-65226286876931952722008-07-16T17:19:00.000-07:002008-07-16T17:19:00.000-07:00My favourite smoothie is what I call my "Monday mo...My favourite smoothie is what I call my "Monday morning smoothie" - as it will make you extremely happy on a gloomy Monday morning. It's also purple.<BR/><BR/>3 or 4 frozen strawberries (I get these frozen strawberries from Costco and they're massive, so more if they're smaller)<BR/>About 1/3 to 1/2 cup of frozen blueberries<BR/>10-15 frozen cranberries<BR/>Chocolate almond milk, maybe about 3/4 a cup to a cup... enough to make the frozen fruit nice and liquidy when blended.<BR/><BR/>And my secret ingredient, Greens+ powder. Mine is slightly orange flavoured, and I don't know whether or not it influences the taste but I feel like it makes it all the more healthy.<BR/><BR/>It's tasty, chocolatey, and best of all - a fantastic shade of purple!kimbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987041041029596093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-82414378254060458622008-07-14T16:23:00.000-07:002008-07-14T16:23:00.000-07:00OUr favorite this summer:2 apples, 1 banana, straw...OUr favorite this summer:<BR/><BR/>2 apples, 1 banana, strawberries 2cups, 1 vanilla yogurt and a big handful of spinach leaves, add some ice and a bit of OJ if you want it to be not as thick....now this will give 4 people a HUGE Smoothie! my girls LOVE IT!!!! <BR/>the other one we love is just: frozen blueberries, yogurt, ice chips and spinach...YUM!<BR/>tarapakostahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14844321396555037225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-42072815271287517672008-07-14T15:10:00.000-07:002008-07-14T15:10:00.000-07:00We just got back from vacation -- whew, lots of co...We just got back from vacation -- whew, lots of comments! <BR/><BR/>>>I can't help but observe that you have NOTHING in your freezer! How does one accomplish that?<BR/><BR/>As I confessed in a comment above your post, we actually have a much larger freezer in the basement pantry. I cleaned out this smaller freezer and turned it into shmoo's, for easy-access to smoothie makings and the frozen veggies he likes to cook.<BR/><BR/>Tofu Mom, I host a very simple Tri-Cities Vegetarian Restaurant Guide that might help:<BR/><BR/>http://www.tcveg.org/restaurant.html<BR/><BR/>(So need to update and redesign that site...) There are a lot of veg-friendly places around here, especially if you like Mexican or Thai food.<BR/><BR/>Regarding Walla Walla, though, I'm afraid I don't go there enough to know where to recommend. The once a year (or less) we go there, we usually splurge and go to the expensive Creektown Cafe:<BR/><BR/>http://www.creektowncafe.com/<BR/><BR/>Last time they had kale to die for!! I hear there are a lot of vegan places and veg-friendly grocery stores in College Place, as they have a large SDA population there. Good luck!Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-11177885431720729112008-07-14T14:30:00.000-07:002008-07-14T14:30:00.000-07:00hey! i live in kennewick also. it would be nice to...hey! i live in kennewick also. it would be nice to talk to you and share some ideas. im a stay at home mom of two and in the process of adopting one or two more. i am not vegan but mostly raw. where do you do your shopping? we get a lot from azure standard. anyway if your interested contact me through my blogthe loweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545702510786535573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-46909040606884850162008-07-14T11:48:00.000-07:002008-07-14T11:48:00.000-07:00I can't help but observe that you have NOTHING in ...I can't help but observe that you have NOTHING in your freezer! How does one accomplish that?<BR/><BR/>Ours, like yours, is very organized, but packed full of frozen fruit and veggies from local pickings.<BR/><BR/>Wow.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116685291056531223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-72379665708690319822008-07-14T04:52:00.000-07:002008-07-14T04:52:00.000-07:00Wow, it looks nice...i will try afterwards. Thanks...Wow, it looks nice...i will try afterwards. Thanks for sharingyani_worldpeacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279935629584929339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-53602714187206479942008-07-13T10:21:00.000-07:002008-07-13T10:21:00.000-07:00I will share the BEST smoothie or desert drink in ...I will share the BEST smoothie or desert drink in existence... Well, at least I think so. <BR/><BR/>-2 frozen bananas <BR/>(I slice mine up and freeze them between parchment paper in a plastic bin.)<BR/>-handful of raw cashews<BR/>-1 or 2 dates<BR/>-dash of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and ginger.<BR/>-splash of vanilla extract<BR/>-soy or rice milk (enough to blend)<BR/><BR/>So good!lizardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023312757742677783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-55361337532710548782008-07-13T10:00:00.000-07:002008-07-13T10:00:00.000-07:00Love the trays What a great idea!!! and what a cut...Love the trays What a great idea!!! and what a cute lunchbox I want one!!<BR/><A HREF="http://www.organics123.com/" REL="nofollow" TITLE="Organic Foods">Organic Foods</A>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895407179645578261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-8719989893751383812008-07-12T23:28:00.000-07:002008-07-12T23:28:00.000-07:00I love your blog and can't wait for your book to c...I love your blog and can't wait for your book to come out!<BR/><BR/>I also love the idea of the bins in the freezer.....where could I find some of those?kmartin3https://www.blogger.com/profile/13679254780113630888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-30953111003507593322008-07-12T21:56:00.000-07:002008-07-12T21:56:00.000-07:00p.s. my email address is cristina(at)greenmomfinds...p.s. my email address is <BR/>cristina(at)greenmomfinds(dot)comCristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07245436504933052526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-7492483198828872212008-07-12T21:55:00.000-07:002008-07-12T21:55:00.000-07:00I've been enjoying your blog for the last couple o...I've been enjoying your blog for the last couple of weeks and I'm very interested in your book!<BR/><BR/>Would you be interested in sending me a review copy for a possible feature on Green Mom Finds?(www.greenmomfinds.com)<BR/><BR/>p.s. We do lots of smoothies at home too and I love your idea of putting a scoop in the fridge with the berries in boxes instead of bags. Brilliant!<BR/><BR/>Cristina<BR/>Co-Founder/Editor<BR/>Green Mom FindsCristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07245436504933052526noreply@blogger.com