a kiwi smoothie to start the day in ghent

ghent really starts with a lovely view out of a cosy loft. and a collection of cups. that will soon be filled with a freshly made smoothie.

n is just amazing. but she moves quickly! note how she uses a wooden citrus reamer. faster, more efficient, and definitely easier to clean than a press or juicer. plus your arms get a mini workout. aside from the orange, also included in this lovely blend are: kiwis, limes, lemons, bananas, and…

the obligatory maple syrup. because i love how she uses it in everything. however, since she’s no longer in canada, she has to be a bit more careful with her reserve. but seeing the can makes me super happy! isn’t it so wonderfully designed? and it brings up terrific memories of quebec.

everything together, then blended for a perfect morning smoothie.

bread, cheese, caramel, butter, speculoos cookies… and i think a jar of that hazelnut spread snuck in later on.

and the walk into town begins!

I honestly don’t know the quantities. I wasn’t paying attention to that. But if i were to make an educated guess…

3 kiwis

1 banana

1 orange

1/2 lime

1/2 lemon

maple syrup

Peel and chip the kiwis and bananas into small cubes. Juice your orange and add it to the mix. Squeeze in some lemon and lime juice. Don’t forget to add a little bit of maple syrup! Finally, blend it all together. And pour into 2 little glass cups. Drink, eat your breakfast, and get ready for your day ahead!