Berry Smooth

Allow me to be totally obvious for a moment, will you? Smoothies are easy. And delicious. Thanks. I had to get that out there in the open, because maybe, just maybe, you're like me and had forgotten your dear blender in the back of the cabinet because margarita days are long over, lady.

I pulled my trusty blender from the shadows yesterday after a brief hunger strike (alright, the flu) for my first non clear liquid meal - a date smoothie from this month's Real Simple . The ingredients are few; dates, whole milk, and ice. The article also has some great ideas for incorporating kale , cashews, ginger, and even pumpkin into smoothies, if you're feeling bold.

This morning I decided to go a more traditional route with my mixology-blueberries, greek yogurt, honey, a splash of milk, and ice. The result was a slightly tangy concoction, less creamy than the date smoothie from yesterday, but still supremely satisfying. So that's it. Nothing earth shattering, just a real simple smoothie to start your day. And a de-cluttering project to try to find room on my kitchen counter for a blender, lest she be banished to the depths of the pantry.