It's Simpatico Smoothie Time

In honor of Simpatico Theatre Project's A Bright New Boise wrapping up the second week of rehearsals I'd like to share...

The Boise Blackberry Basil Smoothie 
of Divine Goodness

With those long hours at Hobby Lobby it's important to stay nourished in the florescent  sea of faux flowers, styrofoam, and back-to-school displays. 
What better substance to keep you moving than this exquisite sludge?

The components (which can vary):

greek yogurt - ALWAYS

frozen blackberries - you can use fresh but I like the texture of the frozen , like melted sorbet

almond milk 

kefir - it's like drinkable yogurt. it IS drinkable yogurt

vanilla

chopped basil - fresh is awesome but a tablespoon of the frozen stuff also works

VARIATIONS: add half a frozen banana to make it creamy, add some lemon zest for a bright kick

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- layer ingredients in a large glass or mason jar, making sure to put liquids towards the bottom with yogurt and frozen fruit in the middle and top it off with a little more liquid 

OKAY so the key to making this smoothie is the proper tool ...

THE MIGHTY IMMERSION BLENDER!

Seriously, the greatest kitchen tool of all time. 

blade
of 
magic
power
-----> 

Also, you can use it 
as a microphone
IF IT'S NOT PLUGGED IN

Seriously, this thing will take your finger if you let it, so always take care that it's not about to massacre your hand when you go for a taste of your delicious frozen creation. 
You'd be pissed. 

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Now blend it. Blend it good. 

The thing I love about these jars is that you can see what's going as your magical blender wand does its thing. And you can seal it and play with the little bubble thing in the middle of the lid. And it can freeze. 

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So there you have it. That's the highly coveted concoction of mine which will make frequent appearances in the rehearsal room. 

Get yourself an immersion blender and enjoy some smoothie time!

AND COME SEE A BRIGHT NEW BOISE in October!