I had the opportunity to take a much needed “mom’s day” while visiting family in Toronto. One of the highlights of my day was a nourishing lunch at the award winning Fresh Restaurant. They have done a tremendous job of creating contemporary vegetarian and vegan recipes that are as much a delight to the eyes as they are to the taste buds.
This was especially exciting to me because a couple of years ago we received the first two Fresh Restaurant recipe books: Juice For Life and Fresh At Home as a gift. After two years of recreating the recipes, I was happy to finally dine in.
I also managed to crab a copy of their latest book release Refresh. In addition to great recipes like Sweet Potato Wontons, Morgan’s Samosas, Nepalese Dal (one of my favorites!), Butternut Squash and Pear Soup, Chocolate Brownie Cookies and some of the most amazing salads on the planet, it also contains about 70 pages of deliciously healthy smoothie recipes, juicing tips, juice machine recommendations and info about juice cleansing.
The recipes are separated into “Energy Elixirs”, “Immune Elixirs” including 3 hot drinks, “Wheatgrass Elixirs”, “Super Power Shakes”, “Espresso Shakes” (eat your heart out Starbucks!), “Fresh Fruit Smoothies” and “Vegetable Cocktails”. Yum Yum!
Vegan or not – Grab yourself a copy of Refresh. It’s a delicious option for healthy families looking to add some meat free options to mealtime.
In the meantime, try this healthy smoothie recipe from Refresh (the kids will love it!)
Dragonfly Smoothie – Simple, sweet and a pretty pink color.
4 red apples
2 tbsp raspberries (fresh or frozen)
1 Banana (peeled)
Juice apples first, then place in blender with raspberries and banana. Start on low setting and then switch to high setting for about a minute.
WIN IT: Want to win a copy of Refresh? I’m always looking for great ideas to refresh my energy after a long day. Leave me a comment and tell me what your favorite “refreshing” thing to do is. I’ll draw a name at random and announce it here on June 15. Contest open to Canadian and US residents.
Congratulations to comment #37 Emily B. – Now you can really refresh with this awesome book! I have contacted you by email.
These are my thoughts on living a healthy and simple life. I'm a modern mom with some simple ideas, a little common sense and a natural philosophy. This is the sanest way I know how to navigate the 21 century.
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going swimming
A 20 minute power nap and a cool shower after work has me ready for whatever else is in store for the night
Best way to get refreshed is a cup of herbal tea, ginger cookie and a walk with the dog.
take a shower
Drink icy green tea with pomegranate and lemon!
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I refresh with having a bis glass of water with a splash of lime and having a dish of melon
Go hiking and then reward myself with a long dip under the waterfalls
I love to plant kitchen spices and put them around me. I just planted a few days ago several pots of peppermint. It truly relaxes me.
I like to make (and eat!) a batch of cold, spicy watermelon gazpacho. Mmm.
a nap on a hammock in the shade
A nice walk in the evening cool is my favorite.
my favorite refreshing thing to do is to make/buy snowballs in different fruit flavors and eat/sip on them in the hot tub. or even better by the swimming pool. Thanks Happy Father’s Day to ALL
working out real hard and then taking a nice shower, that is the best!
Dive right into the pool!!!
Drink a ginormous glass of iced tea while sitting on the patio reading.
I love heading to the beach and grabbing a smoothie on the way!
A shower with my favorite peppermint soap!
sit on my Lazyboy and read! ty 4 the nice contest!
my favorite thing to do is have a hot cup of tea and relax
I LOVE to refresh with either a little cucumber or a cucumber scent.
On hot summer days I like to refresh with a chilly shower! Feel so good and it’s a nice wakeup!
Sounds just grand, hope to win, ty!
Southern Sweet Tea
I take a nap.
relax outside on the deck!
I like to take baths, and drink water, tons of water
Okay, this might not work for everyone, but I click on Wii Fit and hula hoop. It’s hilarious, plus you have this drive to beat your last score… Maybe I’m weird.
a cold shower, thanks for the contest
drinking a tasty smoothie
I have a fresh fruit salad that refreshes me.
Fresh veggies from the garden and ice water
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