The Tree That Keeps on Giving: Wild Mountain Apple Lemonade

Bring 31/2 cups water to a boil with 5 cups chopped wild mountain apple, 3 1-inch strips lemon skin, 3/4 cups sugar, 5 sprigs of mint.
Simmer 20 minutes.


Strain.
Press all liquid from fruit with the back of a wooden spoon.
Add a cup of lemon juice.
Serve over ice with soda water to make it bubbly.

This beverage has been approved by Barbie.

She's Never Been an Eater: Mom's Peach Coconut Smoothie

This is the smoothie my mom drinks everyday without complaint. I have to say, "without complaint," because this 120 pound 85 year-old is not a fan of our mostly vegetarian lifestyle. Although she did tell me this week that my quiche was my best effort yet. Thank you eggs, flour, milk and frozen pie crust.
I boost this smoothie with coconut oil to feed mom's brain and for her gut, either Straus Family Creamery Maple yogurt or their peach kefir. I add protein powder for obvious reasons and coconut milk for a healthy fat. This is a case where every item is organic.

Caroline's Peach Coconut Smoothie

1/2 cup coconut milk

1 tablespoon Coconut oil

2-4 tablespoons peach kefir or Maple yogurt

A heaping scoop of protein powder

1 small handful frozen peaches