History Of Smoothies & Smoothie Recipes For Global Smoothie Day

Love smoothies? October 3rd is Global Smoothie Day, a beverage of fruit and yogurt with the consistency of a milkshake, but much healthier. If you’ve never had one, a smoothie is a blended beverage typically made with fruit, sometimes vegetables, and a liquid such as milk or juice, often with yogurt for added creaminess. Its…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Blender Slushie, Blender Sorbet

Whether you like a little or a lot of heat, check out this exciting new cookbook from Melissa’s. Photo courtesy Melissas.com.   Yesterday we reviewed the Zoku Slush & Shake Maker, noting that the benefit of using it over making a blender is that there’s no ice to dilute your drink. Another way to avoid…
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COOKING VIDEO: A Happy, Lactose-Free Smoothie

  Editor’s Note: We regret that the video provider has discontinued its service. But the recipe is easy to follow without the video. If you avoid smoothies because you have a bit of lactose intolerance, there’s an easy solution: Make your smoothie with soy-based yogurt! You’ll be more than happy with this easy substitution. (If…
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