New smoothie fruits of the week
By Kristen Howe
@KristenH (33385)
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
January 18, 2016 12:52pm CST
Since I've gotten my blender for Christmas, I've created my own smoothie recipes (and 2 milkshakes) to use up my frozen fruits since last summer. Some recipes I've found online and tried them out. Today I've tried to do a raspberry smoothie, when it came out more like a raspberry Italian ice. 
I've used up raspberries, strawberries and bananas, and some of my vidalia oranges so far in 3 weeks. I've also adventuring out on trying new fruits for my smoothies. Two weeks ago, I've brought bijou pears. This weekend, I've brought a star fruit. I'm thinking of doing a pear-star fruit smoothie real soon.
Mylotters, have you had any star fruit or bijou pears? Any tips on how to peel a lime or a kiwi fruit? I've had trouble with them last year. Any new fruit I should try to buy later this month. 
I've used up raspberries, strawberries and bananas, and some of my vidalia oranges so far in 3 weeks. I've also adventuring out on trying new fruits for my smoothies. Two weeks ago, I've brought bijou pears. This weekend, I've brought a star fruit. I'm thinking of doing a pear-star fruit smoothie real soon.
Mylotters, have you had any star fruit or bijou pears? Any tips on how to peel a lime or a kiwi fruit? I've had trouble with them last year. Any new fruit I should try to buy later this month. 13 people like this
14 responses
@kevin1877uk (36988)
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18 Jan 16
Mmm sounds yummy, sorry i don't make them myself and it's only been a year or two since I had my first one. It was when I was over there.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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18 Jan 16
@KristenH I will need a blender first lol. When I moved over there to be with my ex-partner I gave up everything here, including my home. After our break up I came back to the UK, she was from the States. I came back to nothing and only a bag of clothing, my laptop, camera and my Etsy products, so I have to start over again.
No I haven't and can't remember the company you mentioned.
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@KristenH (33385)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
19 Jan 16
@kevin1877uk Celestial Seasonings. True, you do need a blender. When you do, let me know. I have an Oster. Oh no! 
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
20 Jan 16
sounds great experimentation - be nice to taste the results
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@KristenH (33385)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
20 Jan 16
@arthurchappell It did. It was more blackberry than orange, though it reminded me a bit of cranberry sauce and juice too. 
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
18 Jan 16
I dont remember what kinds of fruit I have had, but it is a wide variety.
To peel the kiwi, I just do it very carefully and patiently.
I am afraid I dont know any fancy tips.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
19 Jan 16
could try working in some protein powder, or adding flax to some things. Bananas often help thicken smoothies, and I pondered freezing milk to as to not use so much ice that just turns into water
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
19 Jan 16
@KristenH well maybe not all at once. I like getting slimfast shake mix and using just a spoon or 2 in mine.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
18 Jan 16
Star fruit not so common where I live, but they're delicious! I have a blender and need to start using it, to make smoothies. I like to incorporate vegetables in them because you can hardly taste the vegetables in yummy fruit smoothies!
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@Orson_Kart (6779)
• United Kingdom
20 Jan 16
I can't be bothered to blend my own. They are only about £1 for a litre carton in Aldi, so that'll do me.
As for the kiwi fruit - I thought you just cut them in half and scoop the middle out? 
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@Orson_Kart (6779)
• United Kingdom
20 Jan 16
@KristenH Yeah we got Aldi over here. I didn't know it was over there! lol
If you had trouble then it wasn't ripe enough. Personally I don't bother with them. Too much faff. Pomegranates are the same.
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That's what I thought too and had trouble with it.@KristenH (33385)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
21 Jan 16
@Orson_Kart Oh yeah. It's all over the USA. Maybe. I had pomegranate juice from Pom Wonderful, which is delicious. I'll keep it in mind.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
20 Jan 16
Some like guanabana, or sour sop-but this is not easy to get.
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@KristenH (33385)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
20 Jan 16
If my groceries store have it, I'll try. If not, I'm up for new alternatives.
@LadyDuck (471498)
• Switzerland
23 Jan 16
I see that wiLLmaH already gave you a link on how to peel a kiwi, here is another on how to peel citrus (any kind, included lime).
A quick guide to learn how to peel lemons, limes, grapefruits and oranges for easy juicing. Removing the pith and peel prevents their bitterness from taintin...
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@whiteream (8567)
• United States
20 Jan 16
I love smoothies. I can't get star fruit here. I have heard of it before. I like strawberry smoothies and peach the best.
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@KristenH (33385)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
20 Jan 16
I love smoothies too. I'm going to make a pineapple mango one real soon. I love strawberries as well. Haven't had peach yet.
