Nick's Gorgeous Greens

Feeling totally indulgent on this radiant morning, I was heading off to Gray's Papaya.  Nothing makes me more aware of how lucky I am to be a New Yorker than a walk along the river with a crisp, skinny hot dog slathered with onion sauce in my hand.

But a wonderful aroma was wafting through the apartment, and I found Nick in the kitchen, stuffing kale, lemons and ginger into the juicer. It smelled so delicious it stopped me in my tracks.  "Try it," he said, holding out the glass.

I'll have a hot dog tomorrow.

Nick's Green Drink

1/2 bunch kale

1 thick carrot

1 whole lemon, peel removed

knob of ginger (not too big)

2 pears

Whirl into a liquid and drink with enormous pleasure.

A perfect way to start the day.