Here’s a refreshing change for a summertime drink that uses icy cold watermelon and limeade concentrate. Allow enough time to freeze the watermelon prior to preparing beverage. INGREDIENTS: 1 small watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes watermelon (8 cups) 1 1/2 cups ginger ale 1/3 cup water 1 can (6 oz) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed METHOD:...Read More
Turn fresh rosemary, cucumbers and lemons into a refreshing cooler to stay hydrated on a hot day. INGREDIENTS: 3 large cucumbers 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, plus 4 sprigs for garnish 1 cup water ½ cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons agave syrup* Ice METHOD: Cut 12 thin slices of cucumber for garnish and set aside....Read More
Don’t let the idea of an avocado in a chocolate smoothie put you off! It’s creamy, super-chocolate-y, and delicious any time of day. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups vanilla almond or cashew milk 1/2 ripe avocado, pit removed and pulp scooped out 1 ripe banana 2 tablespoons raw cocoa powder 1-2 tablespoons honey or other sweetener...Read More
We love this refreshing (and hydrating!) summer drink! INGREDIENTS: 1 large cucumber 1 apple 2 tablespoons loosely chopped parsley METHOD: Mix all the ingredients together in a high-speed blender (like a VitaMix) and blend.Read More
INGREDIENTS: 16 ounces fresh drinking water 2 apples, cut up 2 small beets, cut up 2-inch piece ginger METHOD: Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender or VitaMix. Blend. Pour through a strainer before serving.Read More
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups fresh pineapple 1 orange 1 papaya 2-3 inch round of wheatgrass 6 ice cubes METHOD: Juice all ingredients, then place in a blender with ice cubes on high speed for 30 seconds.Read More
INGREDIENTS: 2 oranges 1 lime 2-3 inch round of wheatgrass 1 banana 12 crushed ice cubes METHOD: Juice orange, lime and wheatgrass, then place in a blender with banana and ice cubes on high speed for 30 secondsRead More
INGREDIENTS: 3 stalks celery 2 medium cucumbers 5 fresh spinach leaves 1/2 cup fresh parsley 3-inch round wheatgrass Drinking water as needed METHOD: Cut up celery and cucumber into chunks small enough to fit through your juicer. Juice and dilute with water as necessary for texture and/or taste. Note: Sandy at New Natives recommends rolling...Read More
One way to extend the enjoyment of our local cherry season is to make cordials that can be enjoyed later in the fall or bottled for special homemade gifts during the holidays. Brandied cherries are delicious added to drinks or spooned over ice cream. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 cup pitted cherries...Read More
