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Strawberry, Orange & Rosewater Smoothie: Virtual Baby Shower

Pure Ella Virtual Baby Shower

Do you know Pure Ella? You may just have been introduced recently as Ella’s blog was a finalist in the 2014 Saveur Best Food Blog Awards, in the “Best Family Cooking Blog” category! If however, like me, you’re a long-time reader, you’ll know that Ella is expecting her second little one any day now. With not much time to go (Ella’s already 37 weeks), a group of blogger friends thought it would be fun to host a baby shower. All of you are invited too!

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Now, I’ve never been to a baby shower, virtual or otherwise (it’s not really a “thing” in the UK)  so I wasn’t too sure what one involves, but a little reading tells me it’s usually a casual gathering with fun and games, chit chat, presents for the new baby and of course food and drink. Sounds like fun to me! Ella’s shower is taking place at brunch time (in the US anyway) so I thought I’d bring along a refreshing fruity smoothie which would go down well with adults and kiddies alike. This Strawberry, Orange & Rosewater Smoothie might be my new favourite- it’s light and sweet (but not overly so) with delicate floral notes.

Strawberry, Orange & Rosewater Smoothie | coconutandberries.com

…Given that we don’t know the sex of Ella’s baby yet, you may think this pretty pink, flowery smoothie is more girly than gender-neutral but my three year-old nephew loves flowers and pink so let’s abandon our stereotypes here. Also, everyone knows babies smell like roses so I think it’s more than appropriate!

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Strawberry, Orange & Rosewater Smoothie: Virtual Baby Shower

Yield: 1 Large jugful (4-6 servings)

Ingredients

  • 1 400g/14oz Punnet strawberries, frozen
  • 1 Large banana, frozen
  • 1 C Fresh orange juice (approx 2 oranges)
  • 2 C Coconut water
  • 1/4 tsp Rosewater

Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients in a high-powered blender until smooth.
  2. Pour into a large jug and serve.
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Strawberry, Orange & Rosewater Smoothie | coconutandberries.com

I brought some spring flowers along too. Tulips say Spring and new life to me!

Tulips in vase

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Comments

  1. Aaaaand my mouth just filled with saliva. These look amazing!

    “Given that we don’t know the sex of Ella’s baby yet, you may think this pretty pink, flowery smoothie is more girly than gender-neutral but my three year-old nephew loves flowers and pink so let’s abandon our stereotypes here.”

    Thank you so much for this! I hate gender stereotypes.

  3. Emma, this is SO lovely!
    Thank you so much for being a part of this special day…. I can’t believe all this love is for Me and this new baby 😉

    I LOVE the smoothie and the tulips!! It’s just perfect and I just wish I could have you all come together in real life 😉
    Your photography and recipes are always so stunning! Wow!!

    One day, when the time comes, we are so throwing you a Baby Shower - we’ll revolutionize the UK with a sweet new tradition 😉

    Thank YOU so much!!
    xo ella

    • A special lady deserves a special party! I’m so excited to “meet” the newest member of your family. I’m sure you are!
      Glad you like the smoothie and tulips :)
      Hehe, I’d love a baby shower…

  4. Hi Emma, so glad to see you @ the virtual shower! Baby showers are a huge event in the U.S. haha, but I’m sure they have a bachelorette thing, right? Rosewater is a lovely ingredient, I remember having these rosewater turkish delights, they were so tasty! Such a refreshing smoothie, may I ask which high-powered blender you use? I’m currently looking for one and have a standard blender (almost a decade old). These tulips look so pretty and vibrant, I want them! Thanks for sharing this wonderful beverage recipe for Ella’s Virtual Baby Shower!

    • We definitely have the bachelorette thing. They’re called “hen nights” here though! Baby showers sound so much fun to me, it’s sad that they’re not done in the UK :(
      Rosewater Turkish delight is amazing. I had some in Istanbul too.
      On the blender front, I use a Blendtec. I can’t imagine being without it now!

  5. That is so interesting that baby showers aren’t a thing in the UK! Well, for someone who has never been to one, you make one amazing baby shower smoothie! I will take 2 cups, thank you. (Just making my rounds to everyone’s awesome food!)

  7. Hi Emma!! So excited to be introduced to your beautiful website through this fun little virtual party in Ella’s honor!! I love your site and this smoothie looks amazing. Rosewater anything is my favorite. I had no clue that baby showers weren’t a thing in the UK! Interesting. Well, glad we could be a part of your first one 😉

  8. So gorgeous Emma! I love the thought you put into the flavour- pink and rose :) I would gladly help myself to a big glass of this. Hopefully one day we can enjoy some real potluck style eating together! xox

    • Thanks Gabby. Some day we will definitely meet. My bro’s in a long-term relationship with a Canadian girl so I’m kinda hoping they’ll get engaged soon and have the wedding in Canada!

  9. perfect gorgeous and bright colors to celebrate the baby shower Emma! i love the addition of rosewater in this smoothie

    • Mati is the cutest- he especially loves it when his Mummy wears lipstick and a “pretty dress” :)
      I was invited to join the baby shower. It was fun to celebrate with everyone!

  12. This sounds like a delightful combination! I love coconut water as a base for smoothies, but never thought of using rosewater - I wonder if orange blossom water would work well here too? Lovely photos, I can practically feel the sunny spring breeze on my face :)

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