I couldn’t help myself; I had these summer fruits and veggies peering at me. When I bought them, I had great plans and intentions for them. However, because of my crazy schedule, I had put off utilizing those wholesome products. Knowing that their shelf lives were quite short I took the plunge. I pulled my tired derriere from my favorite spot on my sofa and got to work. (N.B. My Facebook friend (Gloria) inspired me to embark on this juicing session. Thanks Gloria!).Yay!
It was the perfect timing. You see, today is officially the first day of summer. And like always, I love to take advantage of summer’s delights. I figured what better way to enjoy earth’s bountiful harvests then to express all the beneficial juices from them. Moreover, I could enjoy much-needed vitamins, minerals, fibers and antioxidants in my body.
So, like a skilled knife-person I chopped my way to goodness.
Before that, I made sure to rinse fruits and veggies thoroughly with cold water. Then, I did a quick rinse with a little hot water so as to remove any residual dirt or pesticide.
I made three concoctions. One was done with a combination of watermelon,cantaloupe, ginger root, and a mix of citrus. Another one drink was carrots, beetroot, ginger root and a citrus mix. Also, the next was cucumber, ginger root, and lime juice. A splash of simple syrup was added to each juice.
I blended each drink to perfection; and then placed them in containers. The carrot, ginger, and beetroot version was strained in order to remove the left-over pulp.
Guys, I was proud of yours truly. Of course, I couldn’t resist. I had to sample my work. I grabbed a straw and sipped a combination of the watermelon and carrot/beetroot. I was in heaven.