"The Simple Things in Life are the Best." That pretty much sums up how I feel about this raw vegan sweet nectarine smoothie. I almost didn't post this little seasonal Summer gem as I thought it was too ludicrously easy to be considered a recipe. But then I thought, "It's nectarine season - let's celebrate" and decided this delicious velvety green smoothie was worth a post, not only for it's minimal ingredients and fresh flavour, but the incredible creamy texture! I think nectarines come second only to mangoes for their "solo ability to cream up a green smoothie." Nectarines have a natural velvety smooth texture, making them a fantastic addition to green smoothies. You don't need to add bananas, avocado or raw nuts. They are also... Keep Reading

I get so many lovely emails from "green smoothie newbies" (as they refer to themselves) asking about how to transition from fruit green smoothies to savory green smoothies. "Where do I start?" My answer is always the same: "Make vegetable green smoothies that taste like delicious gazpacho-style cold soups." I have found that this is the easiest way to transition into more alkaline green smoothies that do not contain fruit.  Sweet green smoothies are absolutely delicious, and there is no doubt that mixing fruit with leafy greens is the easiest, most palatable way to introduce people to green smoothies. However, most fruits contain a large amount of natural sugar, making them acidic in large quantities. Mixing things up and including... Keep Reading

Piggies! It is DAY 22 of "I LOVE Vitamix" month, and we continue to celebrate our fabulous Vitamix 5200 Giveaway. Make sure you enter to win this fabulous high-speed blender. Simply create a piggy name, enter your email address, and share on Twitter and Facebook. Every time your piggy name gets mentioned in a subsequent entry, you both get a bonus entry. Good Luck!  Here is Vitamix Recipe #22: Raw Vegan Creamy "Pistachio Ice Cream" Kale Shake. For those of you who think you can't eat kale, this delicious sweet shake will change your mind. I swear this smoothie tastes like pistachio ice cream. It will ROCK YOUR WORLD! I actually can't take credit for this idea. Sunpower Cafe came up with this one! This raw vegan cafe is one of my favourite... Keep Reading

Piggies! It is DAY 19 of "I LOVE Vitamix" month, where we are celebrating the best blender on the planet and giving away a Vitamix 5200! If you haven't entered, don't miss out on your chance to get your hands on a piece of culinary magic. A Vitamix will change your life! Simply, create a piggy name, enter your email address, and share on Twitter and Facebook for bonus entries. Every time your piggy name is mentioned in a subsequent entry, you both get a bonus entry. So share like crazy for more chances to win! Good Luck. Today I am posting a fantastic healthy vegan berry beet smoothie recipe from one of my favourite blogs, Diet, Dessert and Dogs. Those of you who are not familiar with the incredible Ricki Hellier, get acquainted! She... Keep Reading

Piggies! It is DAY 15 of "I LOVE Vitamix" month to celebrate our exciting Vitamix 5200 Giveaway. Simply create a piggy name, enter your email address, and then share on Twitter and Facebook with your friends, family and followers. Every time your piggy name gets mentioned in a subsequent entry you both get a bonus entry. So share to increase your chances of winning. Good Luck! We continue our celebration with one of my favourite healthy green smoothie drinks - Vitamix Recipe #15: Raw Vegan Rosemary Watermelon Lemonade Green Smoothie. This recipe is incredibly refreshing on a hot Summer's day. I serve it over some crushed ice or ice cubes. This quick easy recipe was inspired my my favourite unsweetened lemonade from my of my regular haunts,... Keep Reading

Piggies! It is DAY 8 of "I LOVE Vitamix" month, and we continue our celebration of all things Vitamix with a delicious easy healthy Vitamix recipe every day in the month of January. If you haven't entered our Vitamix Giveaway yet, simply sign up, create a piggy name and share on Facebook and Twitter for bonus entries! Good Luck! This is a very short post today, as this is my last day with my parents before they fly back to Australia! BOO! But, the good news is that they will be back in 7 weeks! Yipppeeee! So, I will try and refrain from blubbering all the way home from the airport. I promised to post my mum's favourite green smoothie before she left, so here it is! Vitamix Recipe #8: Raw Vegan Pineapple Ginger Green Smoothie.  I was... Keep Reading

Happy New Year Piggies! To celebrate I am giving away a Vitamix 5200 valued at $449. I am SO excited I could burst! Insert piggy dance of joy here :) Those of you who have been following me for a while are well acqauinted with my long-time love affair with this miraculous machine. I use my Vitamix at least three times a day. I actually have TWO Vitamix blenders -- I have a red one and a white one! What can I say? Some people collect shoes, I collect fabulous blenders. Hey, I am The Blender Girl.  This amazing Vitamix giveaway runs for the entire month of January. So plenty of opportunities to enter! Here's the trick to increasing your chances of winning: Once you create a piggy name and enter the giveaway, share your piggy name on... Keep Reading

I try to include as many raw fruits and vegetables in my daily diet as I possibly can. I like to get all of the benefits of the phytochemicals which can boost health. Green smoothies literally changed my life, and I now start my morning with a different blend of greens every day. So I end my collection of anti cancer vegan smoothies for The Thrive Alive Foundation with this delecatable raw vegan fruity green smoothie. If you are new to green smoothies and a little “green phobic”, this raw vegan fruity green smoothie is a wonderful introduction into what I would consider the greatest boost to your health. Trust me, this raw vegan green smoothie recipe tastes just like a fruit smoothie. You would never know it contained handfuls of gorgeous... Keep Reading

Today, I continue sharing some of the anti-cancer smoothies I created for the Thrive Alive Foundation in Canada. We started last week with the Brazil Nut Berry Smoothie, and we continue today with this salty alkaline kale green smoothie. Now, I will say right off the bat that this salty savoury smoothie will not be for everyone. If you are new to green smoothies, I would suggest starting with a sweet fruity green smoothie to ease into the idea and taste of blended greens. But for those of you who are more adventurous, this smoothie is a delicious healthy alkaline smoothie to include in your weekly eating regime. I think it tastes like liquid guacamole! YUMMO! I love cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower for boosting... Keep Reading

Piggies, after indulging in what felt like a toxic acidic orgy and love fest with Mr Darcy, I have decided to lovingly offer a detox with one of my favourite alkaline green smoothies. What better day to share this delicious green smoothie recipe than today, which is International Green Smoothie Day. I know, I know, there is a holiday for every single food on the planet these days. But I am going to champion the cause of this green smoothie holiday with gusto, as I believe everyone should be including green smoothies in their daily eating regime. That, and it is another excuse to champion my beloved Vitamix and the power of s'blended raw green foods. To learn more about the power of green smoothies head to my Make Green Smoothies page,... Keep Reading