Camp Biche

I'm not an advocate of drinking calories -- unless it's wine:)

However, since I've started training for the April 11th Marathon in Paris, I've had to resort to drinking smoothies in the morning because I need to digest my breakfast quickly before I go out jogging.  (Hopefully, I'll be running soon.)

I've been tinkering around with my smoothie recipe to make it light, nutritious and satisfying.

If you know you need to eat more fruit in your diet, this may be the solution for you.

Banana-Pineapple Fizz Smoothie

Mix the following ingredients in a blender until smooth and frothy.  Serve in a chilled glass.

• 1/4 fresh pineapple cubed
• 1 peeled banana
• the juice of two oranges
• optional: one raw egg (I only use the egg white and give the yolk to my dog)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened, unflavored soy or ewe's yogurt
• 1 cup Perrier or other carbonated mineral water
• (a large handful of strawberries would be a great addition, but they're out of season here and they aren't sold frozen here)