food

Built from the ground up in 1986, Cal-a-Vie was envisioned from the start as a luxury destination spa offering a comprehensive plan integrating health, nutrition, fitness and spa treatments.

Tasty and beautiful, we can’t get enough figs! his simple and easy recipe from Green Mountain at Fox Run in Vermont highlights the flavors of the spa’s native Northeast with not only apples and figs, but maple syrup as well.

Simple and easy, this healthy, no-cook salsa recipe holds complex flavors of sweet mixed with savory, spicy and more. Chef Axline recommends using the salsa as a sauce for topping grilled fish, chicken or meats.

Savor summer with a scrumptious dessert! Creamy and refreshing, this recipe comes from Chiva-Som in Thailand, and is full of deliciously sweet ingredients.

Try something different from the standard buttered or Mexican-style corn with cojita cheese that everyone loves oh-so-much and make some aioli instead. Aioli, traditionally made with mayonnaise, isn’t quite spa cuisine, so we went ahead and experimented with Greek yogurt in its place.

Most widely known as a ski resort, Whistler, which was also the host mountain resort for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, is much more than just a winter destination. Vast mountains and a nature-loving spirit make Whistler a perfect scenic getaway for any type of traveler, snow or shine.

This recipe from Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat in Queensland, Australia, had us at “herb scones.” Then, we continued to read on and it just kept getting better!

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Berries are ripe and there’s nothing like going berry picking. Take advantage of the variety available to you and use them all in this Summer Berry Pudding recipe from Dan’l Webster Inn & Spa in Historic Sandwich Village, Massachusetts.

Spa is massage; spa is skin care; and spa is relaxation, meditation and rejuvenation. But above all, spa is about wellness for the body and the mind, and some exciting new changes now make us the ultimate resource to help you achieve that healthy mental and physical balance that we all strive for.

Wraps are always a good way to mix things up when you’re just not feeling like a sandwich. This nutrient-rich and fiber-packed recipe from Immersion Spa at The Water Club at Borgata will leave you feeling satisfied but not overly stuffed – perfect for picnics on hot summer days, or if you’re simply in a rush and need something healthy that you can grab and go.

We love Clean Plates! Here, we talk to Clean Plates Founder Jared Koch about how Clean Plates came to be and what healthy and sustainable eating means to him.

Raw cuisine offers a plethora of healthful benefits, and it’s perfect for hot summer days when the last thing you want to do is sweat over the stove in the kitchen.

With summer in full swing, in-season produce is at its peak, vibrant with colors and flavors teeming with energy and nutrients. Check out our refreshing Watermelon & Tomato Salad recipe.

While this dish may sound fancy, it couldn’t be simpler to make. For those looking for a quick, delicious and healthy meal, give this Halibut with Avocado Sauce recipe from Canyon Ranch a try – even the most inexperienced of cooks will enjoy great success with it!

Hot summer days call for light and easy meals and this healthy and tasty Orzo Summer Salad recipe from Green Mountain at Fox Run fits the bill to a tee. Perfect for a picnic in the park, or as a side to your 4th of July festivities, this salad is easy to make in big batches and will satisfy and energize you for a day of summer fun.

Eating avocados in moderation can not only help you age well on the inside, but on the outside as well. Here are some creative ways to enjoy an avocado to get your anti-aging on.

The Oaks at Ojai is bottling up its delicious agave-sweetened jams that it serves at breakfast, along with low-calorie soups, for spa foodies to enjoy from the comfort of their own homes.

Golden Door Spa, the well-known Escondido, CA-based fitness resort and destination spa, has hired Chef Curtis Cooke (pictured) from Texas as its new executive chef. Chef Cooke was drawn to Golden Door Spa because he felt it was a perfect fit for his many years of culinary experience and belief in a balanced lifestyle and […]

Creating a healthy meal has all the ingredients of togetherness. Here are a few hearty but healthy recipes from two premier getaway spas, fit to celebrate the Dads in your life.