Tonsillitis and Carrots

Will it never end for me? Two weeks ago I was hit with a particularly nasty case of tonsillitis among other things. My immune system has been devastated by mono and I am doing everything I can to help rebuild. One of the things I have been doing lately is juicing carrots. This is in part due to a wonderful visit from my parents during my time of dire illness. It was great to see them and they took great care of me. (I think this was the most alone time I have had with the two of them since I was one, which made it all the more special.) They make a lot of healthy smoothies and always juiced when I was a kid and suggested I try it again.

I have a wonderful Champion juicer, a gift from the rents, which I only juice with on occasion. In the past we have used it to make delicious peanut butter as well as frozen desserts. Insert frozen pineapple out comes pineapple sorbet au naterale. I have had the occasional "science experiment" where I thought juiced herbs might make a great addition to a dish. In retrospect I will leave that extra step of insanity to the chefs of fine dining restaurants.

On Saturday Joel and I purchased a 25 pound bag of carrots and I have been steadily working my way through them. I am slightly allergic to carrot juice so will be adding other elements such as celery, cucumber and apple, but pure carrot juice is my favorite. I feel so invigorated after I drink it. Ok, so that is enough about me and carrots.

Here is a pic of my juicer. I push the carrots through the top, the juice drops in the middle (which I strain before drinking) and the pulp I collect in a bowl as it comes out the end. If you are in the area, stop by some morning for a glass of carrot juice, I love to share!