Fall is finally here, and I couldn't be happier. I know it means, that winter is just around the corner, but if you live or ever been to San Francisco, you will know, it's the time, when we get to enjoy our summer. We still get all the bounty of the harvest season and long awaited, gorgeous, warm weather. Life is beautiful and it makes me want to drag all of my friends to a fall picnic, eat lots of apples, pears and pomegranates. Indulge on sweetness of dates,figs and persimmons. Photograph even more, listen to Kate Bush. Take long strolls around the city and stop by any cafe, that has patio seating.
So, what are you doing this first fall weekend? Are you going to celebrate the season? Are you cooking anything special, making your fall-to-do list???
There is lots of yoga on my list, and as a reward some delicious smoothies.
I'm leaving you for the weekend with this pomegranate-orange smoothie recipe, it's so easy to make and it couldn't be more nutritious. Did you know that pomegranates are packed with fiber, vitamin C and lots of antioxidants? They are so good for your heart. Their season is just starting now, so head over to the farmers' market this Saturday.
To prepare Pomegranate-Orange smoothie you will need:
*seeds of 4 pomegranates, free of any yellow pith, it has really bitter taste, click here for instructions
*freshly squeezed juice of one orange
*blender
Process pomegranate seeds with orange juice and some ice in the blender until smooth. Divide between two glasses and enjoy!
Have a beautiful weekend!
A wonderful way of welcoming autumn! Delicious and beautiful.
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Rosa
I would never have thought to combine those two fruits in a smoothie - thanks for the idea :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Fall! What an interesting combo. I bet these are great! I must try!
ReplyDeleteHow fresh and also very very good for you. Autumn is here!
ReplyDeleteAtumn is one of my favorite times of the year. Beautiful drink.
ReplyDeleteMichele, I love them all, just not the winter :)
ReplyDeleteJoudie, I love those healthy smoothies
D&D, very tasty, definitely try it!
Chanel11, spontaneous creation, I was craving something healthy :)
Rosa, thank you :)
lovely photos, delicious smoothies. Perfect for my weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous idea! Love the pics! :) Petra
ReplyDeleteOkay. Tell the truth... are you putting together a gorgeous drink cookbook? If not, you should be;)
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ReplyDeleteI was so excited to see pomegranates at the store yesterday. The smoothie looks absolutely delicious!
ReplyDeletePomegranates! I can never pass them up in the market. Awesome recipe...out of curiosity, how do you separate the seeds from the rind?
ReplyDeleteAlexandria, there is a link to instructions in the post :)
ReplyDeletelucky! We have 2 seasons. Summer and Winter. (with winter being the longest) Our Fall is pretty much the beginning of winter, and I hate it! =( Its only September but its 9C !
ReplyDeleteIts cold season. *sniffles* loll
After yoga smoothie...I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful, so pretty and such zingy flavours. I might even consider a yoga class for a glass of this... maybe LOL
ReplyDelete*kisses* HH
2 for $5 at the market. My wallet seized and refused to open :) I do love them, though. Stained fingers and all.
ReplyDeleteouch, that is pricey, I found them $4.99 for 6.
ReplyDeleteI want fall to arrive so bad, you have no idea. A fall picnic sounds so lovely. And just like you, lot of yoga is on my fall to-do. I usually am starving after yoga; I think this smoothie( with a little protein powder) would be amazing.
ReplyDeleteIt has definitely NOT felt like autumn in So Cal which makes me sad since it's my favorite season. But, I'm excited to see POMs popping up at the farmers market and I love this super simple recipe. I'll make it soon.
ReplyDeleteSo, do you juice the pomegranate seeds? I just tried making this, the taste was fine, but the thing was still full of shards of pomegran pits. Did I do something wrong?
ReplyDeleteI love pomegranate in a smoothie, and yours looks fantastic! Great color. I'm loving fall so far this year because our weather actually cooled off a bit. I'm ready for cooking with pumpkins!
ReplyDeleteyum yum beautiful pictures as always! I am so looking forward to fall- or should I say- so glad that it has crept into New England.
ReplyDeleteproterozoic, I didn't juice the pomegranate here, the juice sacs contain all the precious fiber, so I used whole seeds, but blended the crap out of them ;)
ReplyDeleteIt still had this grainy texture, but I liked it, it's so good for you and keeps you full longer. :)
Yum! Such a delicious drink! We are starting to get pomegranates again so I'll definitely have to try this recipe! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis might be my new favorite smoothie recipe. Thanks for sharing!
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