A blender is an indispensable tool in the kitchen. It purées vegetables into soup, crushes nuts into butter, whirs dressings and sauces into silky emulsifications, chops ingredients into salsas, and, ...

– your smoothie ingredients (I used melon, apple, pear, locally-grown kale and water for mine) Very carefully unscrew the bottom cap of your blender pitcher. Be wary of the fact that the blade will ...

Whether it's starting your day with a dose of goodness, or recovering post-run, freshly blended smoothies are a great way to fuel up fast. Buying a smoothie maker may feel like a big purchase, but it ...