A New Zealand-inspired juice recipe.

Last week I announced that I will attempt to post a new recipe on my blog every Monday. Even though it's a national holiday and technically a day of vacation, I don't want to let you down the first Monday! So, I'll only do a little bit of work. :)

Today's recipe features a juice made with fresh fruit and vegetables - apples, kiwifruit, carrots, and spinach. Any recipe that includes kiwifruit always makes me think of New Zealand. I've been there twice, once in 1992 and again in 1994. Both trips were special times in my life. The second trip, though, was where I fell in love with my husband (aaah!). So you can see why New Zealand holds a special place in my heart.

Just for fun, first I want to show you a few pictures from when Justin and I were there:

Sightseeing at a Maori village (foreshadowing, perhaps?).

This scene was breathtaking. Mountains are in the distance.

The landscape is bright green, even in their winter!

The New York City boy experiences farm life!

South Pacific Sunrise

2 Fuji or Gala apples, unpeeled, cored, cut into slices
2 large carrots, unpeeled
2 kiwifruit, unpeeled, halved
2 cups spinach leaves

Wash produce well. Feed into juicer, and enjoy.
 
Yield: 16 ounces or 2 cups
 
Recipe Notes

• Spinach and other greens are easier to juice when wrapped around other fruits or vegetables. Otherwise, they can clog up the juicer.