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Straw-banana-kiwi Protein Smoothie
Need a quick pick me up to get you through the afternoon?
Try this super healthy protein “punch in the gut” that will keep you from diving into the jujubes… wait, did someone jujubes?
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
2 Kiwis (take the skin off if they aren’t organic!)
1 small banana
1/2 avocado
1 scoop hemp protein powder (or any protein powder will do!)
1 – 2 cups of almond milk (coconut water or coconut milk will work too!)
Blend all ingredients with your smoothie wand, or in the blender. I used my Magic Bullet! Drink now. Thank me later.
An Update for KidSport Donors
Hi everyone…
It’s me… your friendly neighbourhood jock. This note is important, especially for donors of the recent challenge for KidSport.
Many of you know that a recent challenge was put out by a viewer who graciously donated $250 to KidSport. I had to sing, in a Red Wings Jersey, in a very public place, unless I was able to match his donation. My Toronto viewers and friends rose to the challenge and helped me raise over $300 to surpass the original donation and in total, between all of us, KidSport Ontario earned a whopping $555 in just a matter of days. My heart swelled with pride and joy.
However, recently, I have also fallen quite ill. I’m fighting off a rarer form of shingles that’s been brought upon by aweakened immune system and prolonged, intense stress. It’s a form that affects the eyes and face and is being monitored carefully by health officials. I’m off my feet for quite some time, scared and reflecting on what I could have done differently to prevent something like this from happening. It all boils down to being run down, not listening to the body and putting way too much pressure on.
To my donors who gave to this recent challenge: Marco at Off Limits Sports, Julien Masterson, Paul Washer, Jason Krause, Bryan Edwards, Gil Manlogat, Erica McMaster, Carter Thor Friends: Chris Whitby, Erica McMaster and Jarret Wright.…. I will not be able to complete the donation challenge this month as per the agreement. March 20th was the day and many people were coming on board. I want to apologize for this and want you to know that I will find a way to “sing for KidSport” just as soon as I’m well enough. I took your donations seriously and don’t intend to wimp out of my end of the bargain 😉
Thank you for supporting me and laughing with me while A Jock’s Guide grows in community and resources and continues to create great awareness for KidSport Ontario. I’m elated that A Jock’s Guide has snowballed into this wonderful entity of online videos, recipes, shared stories, funny happenings and really, a community of friends who enjoy food, learning and most importantly, laughing. A.J.G. makes my heart full. I love it that much. Even though I won’t be in front of the camera for wee bit of time (unless I do a horror show version of A Jock’s Guide maybe? lol), I will continue to post and share as best as I can. I hope you’ll continue to share your recipes and stories too.
So let this be a lesson for everyone: remember that it really is about the journey, not the destination….
Be well, cook, laugh and keep following A Jock’s Guide because I sure do love having you here.
Love,
Kate
Daytime Ottawa Appearance – Rogers Television
WHOA! That was absolutely the most fun 7 minutes I’ve had in a long time! Thanks to Rogers Television and the lovely Lois Lee and Joanne Jordan, hosts of this great morning show, for having me in their kitchen for A Jock’s Guide’s first live television appearance.
We made my Grandma Franz’s famous German Pancakes and yes, as usual, there was a little mayhem in the kitchen. Lois was having so much fun that she dove right in without plugging the funnel hole first and the batter went all over the place! It was still so delicious and she was such a great sport!
When I arrived at the studio that morning, they led me straight to my “stage kitchen” with little reminders of what was for show and what was for use. The fridge, sink and oven were just for show and the stove-top range was “temperamental”. I liked hearing this because if you know anything about me, or my show, you’ll know that I welcome mishaps in the kitchen. How would I weasel my way out of this one if the stove-top didn’t work? Luckily it did, as you’ll notice my little celebratory “YES” and double fist pump, at the 1:10 mark of the video.
Who would have thought that little ol’ me in the kitchen would be cooking live on television and not only that, but would be invited to return again to their Daytime Show! Rogers loved having me almost as much as I loved being there. I can’t wait to go back.
Ahhh… I’m such a happy cook. Thank you so much to the Rogers Television family for welcoming a new edition.
Love,
The Jock.
PS: Thank you to Derick Fage and JF Dufault who had a special hand in making this day possible!
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