Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0811816486
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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Editorial Reviews
Product Description:
Smoothie stands are popping up like espresso bars all over the country, but these refreshing drinks are a cinch to make at home. It takes just minutes to whip up a smooth concoction of succulent blackberries, sweet blueberries, chilled grape juice, and rich vanilla yogurt. Or to savor a juicy mango combined with ambrosial buttermilk, zesty fresh ginger, and tart lime juice. Smoothies is bursting with tempting suggestions for adventurous mixtures of fruits, flavorings, sorbets, yogurts, soy milks, and other deliciously healthful ingredients zinging with energy.
Customer Reviews
Simple by Kim Callahan
This is the second smoothie book I’ve check out from my local library. The first I didn’t care for, despite it’s title implying it would be the only such book you’d need for smoothies, as most of recipes seemed to contain a laundry list of ingredients. This book was much more appealling in that the recipes were simple, often containing on three or four ingredients. There are some ingredients that may be harder to come by, but by and large I don’t think there’s anything terribly exotic. If someone is looking for a collection of “anytime” smoothie recipes, then this isn’t the book for them as not all the fruits can be found year round in many grocery stores.
Also, as others have noted, the photos in the book are excellent and the layout is quite appealing.
Simple Smoothies! by L Smith
Smoothies are a quick snack pick-me-up, or a simple breakfast idea. Do you crave a fruity, cool drink on a hot summer day? Want to add more fruit to your kid’s diet? Smoothies just might be your answer!
Contained in this cute, colorful book are 50 recipes and full color photos of most recipes. Also included at the end of the book is nutrient information with each recipe, and there is even a chapter on alcoholic smoothies.
Some of my favorites include: ABC Smoothie (with apricot, coconut milk, & banana), Starburst, Cranzania, Polynesian Power Punch, Cookies & Cream, Raspberry Cappuccino, and Sunset Sipper. Enjoy!
Simple Smoothies! by L Smith
Smoothies are a quick snack pick-me-up, or a simple breakfast idea. Do you crave a fruity, cool drink on a hot summer day? Want to add more fruit to your kid’s diet? Smoothies just might be your answer!
Contained in this cute, colorful book are 50 recipes and full color photos of most recipes. Also included at the end of the book is nutrient information with each recipe, and there is even a chapter on alcoholic smoothies.
Some of my favorites include: ABC Smoothie (with apricot, coconut milk, & banana), Starburst, Cranzania, Polynesian Power Punch, Cookies & Cream, Raspberry Cappuccino, and Sunset Sipper. Enjoy!
8.8/10.0 by Matthew Cavanaugh
First things first: everyone knows that the most important skill of a consummate smoothie-maker is that of improvisation, learning how to blend appropriate- but hopefully exotic- tastes together for a drink that is delicious. So why come up with a recipe book that shutters in such improvisation?
First of all, because no one wants to go through rounds of trials to determine the most delectable combinations. This is especially true when one turns away from the realm of fruit and begins getting involved with smoothies that incorporate less tropical ingredients: those that involve peanut butter, or chocolate, for instance, where knowing just the proper amounts (to avoid crowding out other flavors) becomes an important factor. And secondly, because getting started with a decent round of smoothie recipes assists those who are just beginning their relationship with the blender. Some of these smoothies will quickly become your go-to choices for summer mornings after a jog, some you may even mix up for a party on your patio (there is a section on alcoholic drinks); all-in-all, Smoothies presents a wonderful composite of superb treats guaranteed to cool you down.
As with any cookbook, the recipes themselves should always be the stars, and Smoothies does a commendable job of meting out that accomplishment. Each recipe is clear, succinct, and, most importantly, successful. Although I have not tried every recipe in this book, I have tried enough to know that each can come out looking picture-perfect. And don’t bother about the reviewers commenting how hard it is to find the ingredients: if you shop for your family, you should be able to make a decent amount of these without leaving home. If you shop for yourself, why, you’re already planning what you’ll be eating in the coming week(s). Just make a mental note to pick up a pint of sorbet or kefir (fermented cows’ milk- the most exotic ingredient in the book, and which they suggest can be substituted for plain low-fat yogurt)
Which brings us to another virtue of this recipe book: the pictures themselves. One almost wants to cut each picture out and frame it on the wall, they are photographed so attractively. In fact, and since this book has Amazon’s “Search Inside!” feature enabled, I highly encourage you to do just that. Though those don’t showcase any of the smoothies themselves, allow me to assure you: you’re in for a treat.
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