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Pear & Ginger Smoothie

Hangovers suck.

This is a fact we all know, understand, and if you're anything like some 80 percent of the adult world..completely ignore.

Although I spend a huge amount of time devoting myself to the pursuit of physical fitness, I somehow fail to curb my intake of wine with dinner....don't get me wrong, I'm not talking Keith Richards levels or anything, but definitely a glass or two over what's recommended. I can't seem to help myself depsite the fact that I will feel pretty gloopy in the morning.

As you can imagine, this penchant for booze makes my Sunday morning Boxercise pretty tough going. To help counteract the sauvignon blanc coursing through my veins, I decided to mix up a detox style smoothie to drink before lacing up my boxing gloves.

Having recently been sent some Activia Pouring Yogurt, by the lovey folk at Danone, I had a ready-made base with which to add some Vitamin C loaded pears, crystallized ginger, honey and cinnamon. The result was super smooth and ensured I was able to punch my way through a punishing workout routine.

 

Pear & Ginger Smoothie

Makes 2 large glasses

Preparation Time - 5m
Cooking Time - 0
Beverage Suggestion - 

Ingredients

300ml Pouring Yogurt

100ml Semi Skimmed Milk

2 tsp Honey

1/2 tsp Vanilla Essence

1/2 tsp Cinnamon

2 tsp Crystallized Ginger

3 Pears, peeled, cored and chopped

 

Directions

1. Place all the ingredients in a blender

2. Blend until smooth

3. Pour into glasses

 

Pepitas - Probably the best bar snack in the world

Beer. It rocks.

This is something we inherently know, I think it's genetic, or something. 

What makes beer even better?.....snacks - salty, hot, sweet ones, that make your mouth eager to gulp more amber nectar and grab handfuls at a time.

These green and nutty little morsels are perfect at parties, sprinkled on salads, or just eaten by the bucketload whilst watching the big fight.

Pepitas - Probably the best bar snack in the world.

Pepitas

Serves 4
Preparation TIme - 5m
Cooking Time - 5m
Beverage Suggestion -  Sol

Ingredients

1x Garlic Clove, crushed

2 tsp Sea Salt

2 tsp Caster Sugar

1/2 tsp Dried Chilli Flakes

1 tbsp Sunflower Oil

100g or 1 Cup Pumpkin Seeds

10g or 1/3 Cup Fresh Corinder, chopped

Directions

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan

2. Add the seeds, garlic and chilli

3. Stir fry for a couple of minutes, (do not allow to burn)

4. Remove from heat

5. Add the salt, sugar and coriander

6. Place in finger bowls to serve