learning how to make a smoothie

I recently get a NutriBullet.

I unpack it, and then, for several weeks, the NurtiBullet sits on my kitchen counter, along with its accompanying plastic containers, instructions, and recipe books. Looking at  this new product makes me anxious. I think it will require a lot of learning, something I'm not up to doing right now.

But then Alexander comes home, and I have an excuse. I'll make him a smoothie.

I have everything I need.  

I fill the plastic container with half spinach leaves, half frozen mixed berries from Costco,  two tablespoons of flax seeds, and filtered water.  

It looks okay, but tastes awful. 

Over the next few days I experiment.  Using water as the liquid, as I did the first time, doesn't work well.  Skim milk or orange juice are much better.  Adding  a couple of tablespoons of fat free yogurt and/or a half banana help with the consistency.  I also omit the greens and flax seeds.  My goal right now is taste over nutrition.

I love making these things.  Same as I like watching a wound heal.  I like when things transform. Making eggs (sunny side or scrambled) is also a favorite.

But the best reward is seeing my son gobble these down and ask for more.  

I'll work on balancing nutrition with flavor, but for now, my son is happy so I am too.