CG - Spring 2016

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KITCHEN GARDENER

drink it UP

recipes amanda etty photography joe kim styling ann marie favot

These nutritious combos of fruits and veggies are a cinch to blend up and make delicious snacks or on-the-go breakfasts.

HEALTHY INGREDIENT

HONEYDEW MELON Honeydew is part of the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) family, which is divided into fruits (melons) and vegetables (squashes and cucumbers). A wedge of honeydew provides half of your daily vitamin C requirement and is incredibly hydrating.

HONEYDEW MELON, CUCUMBER & MINT Smoothie

HONEYDEW MELON, CUCUMBER & MINT SMOOTHIE SERVES 2 2 1 1

cups chopped honeydew melon cup chopped English cucumber cup cold filtered water

6 2 1

to 12 fresh mint leaves to 4 tbsp lime juice tsp wildflower honey

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth; serve.

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SPRING 2016


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