An Ode to Mr. MB

If you read my last post, you know that I think the topic of hydration is pretty important for an athlete. If you stuck with my post all the way to the end, you also know that one of my favorite ways to rehydrate is with homemade smoothies and shakes. Because I am a broke college kid not particularly financially endowed at the moment, nor do I have the luck of the gods to win one in a giveaway, I have not yet discovered the wonders of the infamous Vitamix (or it’s closely related cousin, le Blendtec). Well, let me retract that one – I have used a Vitamix on many occasions. We have not one, not  two, but FOUR Vitamix machines at work, and yes, taking on ice for those bad boys are like slicing through butter.

But I have digressed, the VMmaster and TecofBlendGods are not the point of this post. I am coming to you today to tell you the story of my dear Magic Bullet.

You see, there was once a time when I was quite the frequenter of infomercials. They’re basically like a full 30 minute program that gets you EXCITED about this amazing product that you absolutely can’t live without, and with practice, you can even say the words along with the host.

“What can you do in 10 seconds? You can start chopping onions for an omelet, or you can chop onions, whip eggs, chop ham and peppers… for the fastest easiest omelet ever!”

Mmmm, yep. The Magic Bullet, the Ultimate Party Machine, was one of those items. I have probably seen that infomercial at least twenty times! That was how long it took to convince my dear mother that the MB was definitely a necessary part of our lives. And finally, we made the call. Shortly thereafter, a rather large UPS box arrived on our front doorstep (TWO for ONE baby!!) and the rest is history.

If you read my last post, you would also know that my dear MB is in ill condition. It is difficult to watch those you love suffer, and at times, you wish you could just put them out of their misery. Just last night, we were working together to make a Key-Lime-Coconut shake, and I could tell that he was struggling. A task that was once so simple has now become labored, taking nearly twice the time to do the same work. He sounds sad, tired, and ready to rest. And as much as I want to let MB do just that, what about my needs? What about my Nilla Coffee Mint shakes and Key Lime Lovin smoothies?

Fear not my friends – a solution is in sight. It is crazily coincidental, and I am thoroughly thankful, that a representative from CSN Stores contacted me to review a product for them. CSN Stores is a Boston based web store that offers all sorts of products, from bar stools to kitchen ware, they honestly have something to please everyone! I’m happy to report that I’ll be revewing a new blending beverage making beast of sorts, and I am hopeful that it can fulfill all of MB’s duties. You can definitely expect a thorough review from me in the near future!

In the mean time, I will share with you another hydration+homemade recipe to tide you over. One of my faves for sure:

KeyNillaNut Protein Shake Smoothie DeliciousDrank

• 1 container key lime yogurt
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 tsp coconut extract
• 1/4 – 1/2 tsp xantham gum
• ICE. as much as you can handle prefer
• 1/2 cup almond breeze, soy milk, moo milk, water. *ETA* omg.. ZICO would be amazing in this!
• (this tastes like it should be alcoholic and sipped on a beach with a little umbrella in your glass. if you are legally of age, feel free to indulge. please drink responsibly.)

Place all ingredients in blender of choice. Go to town. Pull out the polka dot bikini, your lawn chair, a beach towel, and put Blue Crush on the teletube. And oh btw link back with a picture. (Haha kidding.. but you would DEFINITELY get a prize for doing so. I don’t know what, but I’d think of something!)

Ciao lovelies,
-E