Yes It’s Fruit Smoothie Season Again
It's that time again! Shaking off the colder-than-usual winter here in the Outer Banks is something we look forward to helping you do. Our store closes for a few months in winter but we re-open in the spring. And now [...]
From Shipwrecks to Smoothies: A Taste of OBX History
The history of our area is rich and paced with intrigue. Our sandy shores are like a living museum of maritime tales, pirate legends, and rugged survival. Our shores are known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" because of the [...]
Five Facts to Know About Smoothies
As a smoothie shop in the Outer Banks, we often get asked simple questions in passing about smoothies. We are creating this article to share some of the knowledge we have gained in our decade in this business. Smoothies Have [...]
About Sea Turtles on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Coastlines up and down the coastal United States have all kinds of critters. You have an abundant amount of birds, crabs, rodents, insects and more. If you spend any time and the beach you will see all of these things. [...]
Debunking the Myth that Smoothies are Somehow Bad for You
Every once in a while, a blogger or opinion writer will post online that they believe smoothies are bad for you. They will then go into specific types of smoothies which when you really drill down on the details, are [...]
Are Vitamin Supplements Just as Good as Natural Sourced Vitamins?
Everybody is aware of the A, B, and C vitamins. The majority of us are aware that vitamins A through E are present in many fruits and vegetables. They had just recently begun to understand the nature of vitamins, only [...]
Wild Wild Horses – Where Do They Go?
Corolla Wild Horses If you are a resident or visitor to the Outer Banks, you probably know about our beautiful wild horses that can be seen on the beach. Many people come here just to get a look at them [...]
Island Smoothie Featured in Our State Magazine
Our State magazine is a popular publication that has been around for a long time. In fact, they sprung up during the most unlikely of times, when extra money for a magazine was seen as a luxury. The year was [...]
Weathering the Summer Heat and Storms
Summertime in the south is hot. There is no doubt about that. The Earth tilts on its axis and the northern hemisphere is positioned in more direct alignment with the sun. This causes the days to be longer and hotter. [...]
Fresh Fruit is the Key to Delicious Smoothies
We have all kept berries in the freezer to preserve them. They even make for a tasty snack when frozen. You can also put them in a blender to make a smoothie in frozen form. But there is little doubt [...]