Drink Your Greens: Green Juice and Smoothie Recipes


Updated 03/23/12 3:49 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Green Juice and Smoothie Recipes

Green juice and green smoothies are everywhere these days, and it's no wonder since they're such nutrient-dense beverages. So what better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than to drink your greens? If you've been wanting to join the green monster movement, try making your own: it's going to taste fresher, be less expensive, and be made to your exact liking. Here are a handful of green juice and Read more

Equipment Lab: Manual Citrus Juicer


Updated 03/01/12 2:30 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Manual Citrus Juicer

Honestly, at this time in my life, I'm just not ready to shell out hundreds of dollars or give up precious counter space in my tiny kitchen for a massive juicing machine. But that doesn't mean I'll never get to enjoy a glass of freshly pressed orange or grapefruit juice from the comfort of my breakfast table. I swear by the manual citrus juicer that was passed down to me from my grandmother. Read more

Equipment Lab: Hurom Slow Juicer


Updated 02/29/12 5:16 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Appliance Review: Hurom Slow Juicer

I've never been much of a juicer. Perhaps it's the intimidation factor of learning to use a new appliance or the ugh factor of sticky, pulpy cleanup when I'm done, but I've resisted the juice movement despite the amazing health benefits its proponents espouse. So when we received a Hurom Slow Juicer as a Christmas gift from my in-laws, I was awfully skeptical about its future as a kitchen Read more

Winter Veggie and Fruit Juice Recipe


Updated 01/17/12 10:58 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Fresh Pressed Winter Fruit and Veggie Juice Recipe

For times when I can't get through my entire CSA box, I turn to my juicer to help me out. It's a great way to get much-needed nutrients when produce is on the verge of being overripe. Given that Winter has little in the way of produce (when compared to the rest of the year), I was shocked at how tasty this recipe turned out to be. Sweet and spicy all at once, this juice also has a beautiful deep Read more

Root For This: Simple, Fresh Root Juice Recipe


Updated 12/07/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pressed Root Vegetable Juice Recipe

During the wintertime many leafy greens look wilted and pitiful, but that doesn't mean you should stop juicing. Make the most of Winter's abundant root veggies by making this vegetable juice high in vitamins C and A, iron, and antioxidants. The beets give it a deep red hue; celeriac, or celery root, looks like a knobby bulb but tastes similar to celery and is high in potassium and vitamin C; Read more

Starbucks Hops On the Fresh Juice Bandwagon


Updated 11/10/11 12:07 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Starbucks Will Open Juice Bars

After all that speculation, we've finally received confirmation that it's true: Starbucks is entering the juice market. The coffee behemoth announced today that it's acquired the Evolution Fresh chain and plans to open up a string of juice bars. The juice and health foods retail concept will open next year. Apparently, we aren't the only ones who think fresh-pressed juice is America's obsession Read more

Is Starbucks Moving Into the Juice Market?


Updated 10/18/11 11:20 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Starbucks Juice Rumors

This could be more evidence that bottled fresh juice is the biggest thing since sliced bread: rumor has it that Starbucks is getting into the juice bar biz. Coffee chain CEO Howard Schultz has reportedly hired the longtime manager of Manhattan juice bar Liquiteria to train staffers on the art of juice in Starbucks's Seattle headquarters. This all makes sense, considering Schultz hinted at Read more

Green Juice: So Hot Right Now


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Food Trends: Green Juice

Pork belly, short ribs, and chocolate are all expected to make an appearance at a food festival, but this time I was astounded to find another item added to the regular rotation of palate-pleasing foods: green juice. These freshly pressed and bottled juices showed up everywhere at the weekend's events, from the grand tasting, where festivalgoers checked out the Blueprint Cleanse booth and the Read more

5 Juicing Machines Worth Buying


Updated 04/26/11 12:21 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Top 5 Juicing Machines

Many people are setting up juice bars in the comfort of their own kitchens. Sure, juicers are pricey, but once you invest in one, you can take your favorite fruits and vegetables and instantly make a healthy fresh juice blend. Juice extracted from a juicing machine can provide you with an abundance of nutritional goodness including vitamins, potassium, and magnesium — but which juicers are Read more

Tomato Juice: Love It or Hate It?


Updated 02/19/11 10:56 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

How Do You Feel About Tomato Juice?

The other day I was walking down an aisle at Whole Foods when a bottle of V8 caught my eye. Suddenly I had an intense craving for a glass of tomato juice seasoned with salt and pepper. I used to enjoy tomato juice on a daily basis, but now, I only have it when I'm sipping a Bloody Mary. I think I might have to pick some up soon! How about you? Do you drink tomato juice? Tomato Juice: Read more