Kale Smoothie

I had extra kale laying around and didn't want to make kale chips or a savory dish.  I decided to make a kale smoothie.  Here's what you'll need:

Yes, the banana is supposed to be this ripe

Remove the kale leaves from the midrib (yes, this is what the tough "stem" is called)

Recipe serves 4 people, 2 really hungry people, or 1 person (if you want kale smoothie for breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Equipment:
Blender
measuring cup
scissors (optional)
measuring spoons (optional)

Ingredients:
2 cups water
1/2 cup coconut water
1/2 cup low-fat kefir (if you are vegan, substitute the kefir with coconut milk or 1 very ripe banana - if you decide to go with the banana option, this recipe will end up needing 2 bananas)
6 ice cubes
1 very ripe banana
3 - 4 kale leaves cut or torn into small pieces (see photo above)
1/2 avocado (remove the giant seed, scoop out the flesh, and discard the skin)
1 tablespoon maple syrup (if you want a sweeter smoothie, you can add more maple syrup)
1/8 teaspoon (or a dash) turmeric
1/8 teaspoon (or dash) cinnamon

Put all of the ingredients in the blender and blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth.
Enjoy!

Matzoh Ball Soup

My husband was craving Matzoh Ball Soup, so I searched for a recipe and went with this one:

From the Food Network

It takes quite a bit of time, but the soup is well worth it.  I took one extra step and browned the chicken, prior to covering it with water.

Enjoy.