Barely Green :: Day 23-30

Howdy!

I just returned from a week long stay in Oklahoma.  It was nice to visit with family and friends, but the weather was unbelievably hot and humid. 

I managed to get my green juice a couple of times. BUT (excuses, excuses, excuses) it was so hot that I didn't really feel like having fruit juice. I mostly drank lots of cold water, limeade, and ... Savignon Blanc.  Hey, it's refreshing!

Daily juice while traveling just wasn't manageable for me.  I had fun along the way, but I have to say that I am glad this daily juice regiment is over.  I love how good I feel when I drink my green juice and I will definitely keep juicing...just not every day.

Thanks for following along! 



psst...

So whats next?  You tell me!  Got any ideas or suggestions for the next 30 day adventure?

Day 22 :: I think I'm turning Green

Today was a good day.  I won a contest for a free week of The Fresh Diet www.thefreshdiet.com  which is pretty awesome.  I get a week of freshly made food, 3 meals and 2 snacks, delivered to my door daily. I hope it's good! 

I actually really like these little glasses of juice.  They look pretty and taste fresh.

Question :: Has anyone tried green juice since I started this blog? 

recipe :: 

1 Small Orange (peeled)
1 Apple (cored)
1/4 Inch Ginger Root (peeled)
8 Leaves Romaine lettuce

Day 21 :: Green Machine

 I am in the final countdown.  Nearing the end.  Still going strong.

Recipe ::

1/2 Orange
1 Apple (peeled)
8 Stalks Romaine
1/4 inch Ginger root (peeled)

I spaced and gulped it down before I took a picture. Here is something pretty to look at instead::

Day 20 :: A Shot of Green

Ok, my glass of juice has turned more into a shot glass of juice.  Today's recipe is very simple and tasty.  This one would be a nice way to start your morning. You could easily swap the Orange for carrots if you are worried about too much acidity.

Recipe ::

1/2 Orange (peeled)
1 Apple (cored)
1/2 Inch Ginger (peeled)
8 Stalks Kale

Day 19 :: Hello? Is anybody out there?

19 Days in and going strong.  This has been easier than I anticipated.  I leave for Oklahoma next week with James.  I will be sans juicer, but the local health food store has a juice bar so I am all set!

Day 18 :: Spicy Green Juice

Considering budgetary constraints, I am reducing the portion size of my daily green juice. The glass is smaller, but it still packs a wallop of nutrient rich goodness.

Recipe ::

1/2 Orange (peeled)
1/2 Peach
8 Stalks Kale
2 Cups Spinach (loosely packed)
1/4 Inch Ginger (peeled)

Day 17 :: This is getting expensive

OK, there is just no way around it...Juicing is expensive.

Even if I didn't buy organic it would still be expensive. Don't get me wrong, I am sticking this out, but for the long term I just don't see daily juicing fitting into my budget.  Of course, the victory garden will help some and maybe I can add an orange tree to my mini-orchard for next year.

Recipe ::

1 Inch Ginger
2 Oranges
1 Bunch Cilantro
8 Stalks Kale
3 Carrots
1 Peach
1 Apricot

Photo ::

Day 16 :: Getting Greener

So I am trying to work out a juicing formula that includes mostly green vegetables, but doesn't taste like liquid spinach.  The recipe for today is an improvement on Mondays concoction.  Adding carrots, an additional orange, and increasing the ginger is a step in the right direction.

I included some photos of the fruit and veggies that went into the juice today.  Yup, only one little glass, which I shared with James because surprisingly enough - he really liked it!

Recipe ::

8 Stalks Kale
1 Bunch Cilantro
10 Stems Spinach
2 Oranges (peeled)
1 1/2 Inch Ginger
2 carrots
1 Peach
2 Apricots

Photos ::

Day 15 :: Really Green Juice

I took Jill's challenge to "drink more chlorophyll". Yuck, I think I am going to have to develop a taste for this one, it was very bitter.

Recipe ::

1 Orange (peeled)
6 Stalks Kale
1 Bunch Cilantro
1 Inch Ginger

Photo ::

Day 14 :: Margarita qualifies as Green, right?

It's the fourth.  My kitchen is bare.  Margarita's have Lime in them and that qualifies them as "green" in my book. 

So yes.  I had my "green" juice for the day.  Happy Fourth!

Victory

We planted a victory garden in honor of the fourth of July Holiday.  Thanks to Don, Frances, and Stephanie for all their help. Now most of my juicing supplies can come straight from the garden!

Day 13 : Green Juice

Need to get to the store.  Running out of nutrients. Must make Juice.

recipe ::

1 Orange
1 Cucumber
4 Stalks Celery
1 inch Ginger
1 Cup Watermelon


Photo ::

Day 12 :: I am not on a juice fast

OK.  I am going to say this one more time - I am not on a Juice Fast.  I am eating food. I still drink wine.   I am simply adding green juice to my diet every day for 30 days.  All clear now? Jeez Louise!

Recipe ::
I shared with David today so this makes 2 full glasses

2 Oranges (peeled)
1 Large Cucumber
4 Stalks Celery
1 Inch Ginger
1/4 Cup Blueberries
8 Strawberries

Photo ::

Day 11 : Green Juice

It's late.  Really late.  But it's before midnight so it counts. 

Recipe:

1 Apple (cored)
2 Stalks Celery
1/2 Cucumber
6 Strawberries
1 Orange (peeled)
1 Inch Ginger Root (peeled)

Photo: