There are a few monumental moments in a food blogger’s life. The food bloggers among us know what they are… 1) your first comment from a non-family member/friend (I have Sandra to thank for this!), 2) your first foodbuzz friend (I have Chef Dennis to thank for this!), 3) the first time someone makes one of your dishes and tells you about it (I have Jey to thank for this!), 4) the first time you get sent free products to try (I have Lightlife to thank for this!), 5) receiving awards (my most recent is from Manu, thank you, thank you, thank you MANU!!!, 6) your first site makeover (I have my little brother to thank for this!), and 7) oh, the beloved Foodbuzz Top 9 (I have all of YOU to thank for this!!!!!!!!!).

I have been on foodbuzz since October, but I had not received the honor of being featured in the Top 9… until today! As I explained in an email to Chef Dennis many months ago, there is sooooooo much to learn in the blogging world, and I feel like I am learning each and every day. Como Water has come to fruition through baby steps, but it is coming. And today I am filled with so much gratitude… I am grateful for how far Como Water has come, and of course, for being voted one of Foodbuzz’s Top 9 recipes of the day! So, with that, I leave you with two smoothies (each made with the recipe that got me on the Top 9) and a TON of gratitude! Thank you for following Como Water and for all of your encouragement and support and positive energy! It truly means more than I could ever express in words …

Strawberry-Watermelon Smoothie (Printable Recipe)

Ingredients:

5 ice cubes

1 cup strawberries

1/2 banana

1/4 cup almond milk

1/4 cup watermelon-ginger soup

a few springs mint (leaves only)

vanilla protein powder (optional)

Method:

*Blend. Savor.

Strawberry-Watermelon Smoothie–The GREEN Version

Ingredients:

everything in the strawberry-watermelon smoothie

2 cups fresh spinach

1 tablespoon raw agave

Method:

*Blend. Savor.