tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post2135800336379316647..comments2024-03-20T03:53:55.113-04:00Comments on Yankee-Belle Cafe: Confessions of a Half-hearted JuicerMissy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-9894806696899986662014-06-19T01:06:09.167-04:002014-06-19T01:06:09.167-04:00I thought the beets gave a dirt aftertaste too - b...I thought the beets gave a dirt aftertaste too - but it slowed me down otherwise the effect would've hit before I got close to home :-(<br />SusannaSuzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09736403277973311615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-76584348661742298352014-06-18T20:30:28.218-04:002014-06-18T20:30:28.218-04:00All you have to do is add a little water to thin i...All you have to do is add a little water to thin it if it seems too thick. Mary Curryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173540875518117671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-13033500158244411232014-06-18T20:29:00.659-04:002014-06-18T20:29:00.659-04:00Ginger. I agree. I must roast my beets and then th...Ginger. I agree. I must roast my beets and then they don't taste like dirt.<br /> J. Hilton Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085392971141928599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-42920526511863423252014-06-18T20:28:03.052-04:002014-06-18T20:28:03.052-04:00I agree. I ice all my juices and use a straw. I agree. I ice all my juices and use a straw. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-83016791363009994212014-06-18T19:44:54.939-04:002014-06-18T19:44:54.939-04:00I think maybe "slime" would be bad, but ...I think maybe "slime" would be bad, but a good green juice that isn't slimy... I could do that. I tried a few green juices but really never liked any of the recipes. Mary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-26886850592956613452014-06-18T19:43:44.507-04:002014-06-18T19:43:44.507-04:00I've been thinking about the different types o...I've been thinking about the different types of juicers because a friend said the same thing about "keeping all the fruit" instead of just the juice. I never had thought about how much fiber you lose that way.Mary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-74770345037453815822014-06-18T19:42:38.530-04:002014-06-18T19:42:38.530-04:00*waves to another juicer* We love granny smiths, c...*waves to another juicer* We love granny smiths, carrots, half a beet and a bit of ginger. I won't give amounts because I make a huge batch. I have four here who will drink a whole glass.<br /> I found a used juicer in great condition on our town's yard sale site. It's originally $350 or something (a Breville, too 800JEXL) and I got it for $70. We used it almost every day for a couple months and then I got tired of it.<br /> I need to juice some more! <br /><br /> P.S. My daughter didn't like the juices with a half a beet. She said it made it taste like dirt.Mary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-72676255727853975482014-06-18T19:39:31.454-04:002014-06-18T19:39:31.454-04:00My sister told me Spinach hides itself well in a b...My sister told me Spinach hides itself well in a blueberry smoothie and she was right! My kids don't notice a thing.Mary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-75125207002261171042014-06-18T19:37:54.669-04:002014-06-18T19:37:54.669-04:00"I like to chew." That's probably my..."I like to chew." That's probably my entire food motto right there.Mary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-44936312012401613902014-06-18T17:09:52.818-04:002014-06-18T17:09:52.818-04:00Kav, I have an easy tip for the gag reflex. Straws...Kav, I have an easy tip for the gag reflex. Straws. I can drink anything if its through a straw.J. Hilton Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085392971141928599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-73335710498082898052014-06-18T17:09:03.732-04:002014-06-18T17:09:03.732-04:00It's that whole genetic tastebud thing. I can ...It's that whole genetic tastebud thing. I can only do kale if it is in its infancy!J. Hilton Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085392971141928599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-73269767537201146002014-06-18T17:07:12.088-04:002014-06-18T17:07:12.088-04:00Mary, I am making a cucumber watermelon drink toni...Mary, I am making a cucumber watermelon drink tonight in your honor.J. Hilton Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085392971141928599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-49270840363188848212014-06-18T16:10:34.683-04:002014-06-18T16:10:34.683-04:00Jan - that's what I got out of it! no thanks I...Jan - that's what I got out of it! no thanks I'll stay fat before I live a hard life like that!<br />Susanna<br />Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09736403277973311615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-51757654854952726162014-06-18T12:59:52.590-04:002014-06-18T12:59:52.590-04:00Oy -- I'm the vegetarian in the group and I ki...Oy -- I'm the vegetarian in the group and I kinda gag at the thought of swallowing green slime too. But reading your post and all the comments is making me rethink...a bit. I don't have a juicer though -- just a little cheap imitation bullet thingy that I make smoothies in. Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-460902521635411352014-06-18T12:48:55.414-04:002014-06-18T12:48:55.414-04:00Cucs with citrus. I can do this. I am not crazy ab...Cucs with citrus. I can do this. I am not crazy about cucs with kale. Thanks for the tip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-40446449045175556382014-06-18T12:46:04.848-04:002014-06-18T12:46:04.848-04:00Great conversation. Julie knows I love my juice/sm...Great conversation. Julie knows I love my juice/smoothies. The reason I love my Vitamix is because it pulverizes everything so you're getting the full vegetable.<br /><br />My current favorite is cucumbers mixed with something citrusy - either grapefruit, lemon or lime. So refreshing.Mary Curryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173540875518117671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-81943809472740105882014-06-18T12:38:54.301-04:002014-06-18T12:38:54.301-04:00Love Galas so that recipe is a keeper. I have to w...Love Galas so that recipe is a keeper. I have to watch my sugar consumption so very little fruit for me, maybe one gala instead? I also love cucumber juice.<br /><br />One meal for me and one liquified. But I definitely need the greek yogurt protein.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your contributions, Tina!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> J. Hilton Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085392971141928599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-72046563734171721352014-06-18T11:14:10.368-04:002014-06-18T11:14:10.368-04:00tapering not taping. Duh.
tapering not taping. Duh.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-6258043805473138922014-06-18T11:12:28.505-04:002014-06-18T11:12:28.505-04:00I'm a juicer! I asked for gift cards for Mothe...I'm a juicer! I asked for gift cards for Mother's Day last year from all kids. Bought the WONDERFUL AND AMAZING BREVILLE JUICER.<br /><br />I eat a meal a day now which is usually a salad and juice twice a day. I am down -lets just say-alot. If I get a protein headache I eat 25 gram of protein something like Greek Yogurt.<br /><br />I discovered I hate, hate, hate spinach in the juicer.<br /><br />Fruit except apples are a waste in the juicer. You should never juice bananas.<br /><br />Smoothy bananas and all other fruit except apples.<br /><br />The best juice known to man is two gala apples, four carrot sticks and a lemon.<br /><br />Another good one is Kale, celery, a granny smith or two and a lemon.<br /><br />I also shred Kale and eat it in my romaine salad.<br /><br />The best book on the topic is THE JUICE MASTER'S ULTIMATE FAST FOOD. BY JASON VALE. Meaning fast food not fasting.<br /><br />Even he eats his fruit and juices his veggies. Because you can't usually get enough veggies in by eating.<br /><br />He also suggests taping your fruit juices with mineral water to avoid the sugar load of natural sugar.<br /><br />I could talk about this until the sun goes down.<br /><br />Thanks, Julie for a great topic.And you are right. When I first started juicing I bought way too much produce. Now I stick to a few basics. Celery (cut and dry and wrap in tin foil to keep for two weeks). Kale, wash and dry and put in a covered bowl with paper towels to keep longer. Those cheap bags of apples for 3.50 which is enough for a few days and uncut carrots. a buck or a so a bag. Way cheaper. The above total is less than ten bucks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-18888488104125981342014-06-18T10:27:10.425-04:002014-06-18T10:27:10.425-04:00The great thing about the berry family is they are...The great thing about the berry family is they are lower sugar than mangoes or peaches. Moderation really is the key to everything. If you binge, you are more likely to stop getting your greens and you want healthy eating to be a life time habit.<br /> J. Hilton Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085392971141928599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-17000828514202601962014-06-18T10:25:32.933-04:002014-06-18T10:25:32.933-04:00Yes, keep telling yourself that you are eating sal...Yes, keep telling yourself that you are eating salad. Assuming you like salad.J. Hilton Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085392971141928599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-37153041499647260912014-06-18T10:25:22.154-04:002014-06-18T10:25:22.154-04:00Did Ruthy just say we should all homestead on the ...Did Ruthy just say we should all homestead on the Nebraska prairie?Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-69394110590953081522014-06-18T10:24:42.999-04:002014-06-18T10:24:42.999-04:00I had to laugh at the condition of your produce dr...I had to laugh at the condition of your produce drawer! Mine is the same! Out of sight, out of mind, I guess.<br /><br />I've been using frozen veggies to add greens to my smoothies (like frozen, chopped spinach), but I like the idea of using the green drink. I'll have to look for it. I've also found that berries (like blackberries or raspberries) help mask the "green" flavor.<br /><br />I have a high end blender that I bought with my Bosch mixer. That puppy pulverizes ice cubes - and the frosty cold green drinks go down a lot easier!<br /><br />And I've read that about too many raw greens and thyroid function. Moderation is key.Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-33885039831858569692014-06-18T10:24:16.478-04:002014-06-18T10:24:16.478-04:00It works well with blueberries or chocolate!!!!It works well with blueberries or chocolate!!!!J. Hilton Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085392971141928599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-3918494149616064632014-06-18T10:21:04.105-04:002014-06-18T10:21:04.105-04:00I was the same way about meaning well, but wasting...I was the same way about meaning well, but wasting too much. I have a nutri-bullet and love it! It makes just the right amount, with minimal clean up. As for me, I love the fruit smoothies. I just hate to throw "greens" in a smoothie, but I go through periods where I will throw a little spinach in. JoyceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com