KAL Juice

Kale + Apple + Lemon are the key ingredients that make this drink, drinkable for me.  This is a refreshing drink that quenches my thirst and leaves me feeling satisfied.

What You Will Need:

6 - 8 Kale leaves
2 Granny Smith Apples, core & halved
1/2 - 1 Lemon, peeled
4 celery stalks
1 - 3 inch piece of Red Beet
5+ ice cubes (optional, but highly recommended)
Other optional ingredients:  1 inch piece of fresh Ginger; 1 cucumber

Let's Begin:

Rinse all fruits & veggies.  In juicer, place a little of each of the fruits & vegetables, alternating to get a mix.
Pour juice, in drinking glass, over ice.  That's it!

There are a lot of juicer recipes available; but this is one of my personal favorites.  Since I am a little squeamish about drinking these types of juice drinks, I don't add a large variety of vegetables, yet.  Although I loved to eat cooked & raw vegetables, I am working my way up to adding certain veggies (& even fruits) to my drinks.  I think it is the apples & lemon that make this drink palatable.  And serving over ice is the way I enjoy it best!

~ Lemon-y Libation ~

Who says that kids get all the fun...?

With an abundant lemon harvest, I have been experimenting with different ways to use up my fresh and delicious lemons. 

I don't always have the 'called-for' ingredients on hand...so I improvise, adapt and overcome!

My latest invention...a Lemon & Pear Martini.  Don't knock it until you've tried it.

Similar to a Lemon Drop Vodka Martini, with one small change...oh ya, add the bubbly sweetness after you shake, NOT before.
Ingredients:
Vodka ~ 1 1/2 oz.
Lemon Juice ~ 3/4 oz.
Ice
Sparkling Pear Juice (Sparkling Cider or Apple Cranberry Cider) ~ 1 oz.
Lemon Twist for Garnish

Pour first three ingredients into a cocktail shaker, shake well.  Strain into chilled glass, pour in sparkling juice.  Garnish with lemon peel. 

~ Lemonade ~

1/4 c water
1/4 c sugar
zest from 1 lemon
zest from 1 lime (optional)
juice of 3 lemons
juice of 3 limes
5 c cold water

Bring water to boil; add sugar, stirring until dissolved.
Remove from heat and add zest & juice to the sugar water.
Stir into 5 c cold water & add lots of ice.
Garnish with a slice of lemon & a sprig of mint!
Enjoy!!!

Another use for lemons can be found HERE.