What a lovely story, Amanda. I much prefer kitchen aids that aren't electrical, that can't break. I still prefer to wash up by hand than use a dishwasher (more meditative), and I love to sweep with an old-fashioned broom. I have never heard of a pastry blender, but I will look into this. My favourite recipe using mashed bananas DOES alas use an electric blender (sigh) but it is worth it:

INGREDIENTS

● 1/2 cup pure water or organic green or white tea (cooled)

● 1/2 cup lite coconut milk

● 1 scoop high quality collagen peptides

● 1 scoop high-quality protein powder (see Hormone-Balancing Optimal Food

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● 1 tsp maca root* powder (gelatinized)

● 1 Tbsp ground flaxseeds

● 1/2 Tbsp MCT oil

● 1/2 cup frozen raspberries

● 1/2 cup frozen banana chunks

● 1 small handful fresh mint

● 1 large handful fresh organic baby greens (spinach, kale, swiss chard, etc.)

● Juice of 1/2 lime or lemon

● 1 pinch Himalayan sea salt (optional)

● Ice (optional