food

With a bounty of seasonal vegetables including heirloom tomatoes, baby beets, and artichokes, this recipe from Cal-a-Vie is rich in the fresh flavors of both land and sea. While this seafood dish looks complex and having three parts to prepare may look intimidating, each is quick and simple. Combine them together and you have a […]

  Wind down, slow down, and live in the present moment. That’s what I did earlier this week when I went to check out the Yoga for Foodies event at The Culinary Loft, located in the heart of Soho, New York City. Yes, you heard right – yoga and food. The brainchild of Yahoo! wellness […]

This deliciously light yet hearty chowder from Canyon Ranch’s Canyon Ranch Cooks book is perfect to warm you up when the leaves are falling outside – and, it doesn’t take too long to make. Whether you frequent the Canyon Ranch in Arizona, Massachusetts, or Miami, take a little bit of the award-winning spa home with […]

Look out açaí berry – coffeeberry is taking over as the new skin-enhancing antioxidant on the block! Coffeeberry, which uses the fruit of the coffee plant, is said to be a potent natural antioxidant that helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles and balance uneven complexions. Awareness of this antioxidant-rich powerhouse has been brewing for awhile now, and spas are getting in on the bandwagon.

It’s peak pomegranate season and for a boost of nutrition and healthy energy, Hacienda Chichen‘s Executive Chef Josue Cime Tuz offers the delightful taste of fresh pomegranates in many of his organic spa recipes to Yaxkin Spa‘s guests. Pomegranate recharges the body with high amounts of potent antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and natural fibers; all […]

It’s getting chilly and everyone around you seems to be coughing and sneezing. To make sure your immune system is in check and ready to fight off any unwanted cold and flu germs, we wanted to share with you some of the immune-boosting, detox-encouraging, and healthily-hydrating juices and smoothies being offered at spas and yoga […]

Autumn’s arrival means making way for your fall wardrobe, brilliant foliage, and Halloween festivities galore. This season, trick your skin into squashing wrinkles and other skin ailments with a treat of nutrient-rich pumpkin. RealAge® has the facts on how consuming pumpkin can give you a glowing complexion:

Nothing says fall like warm homemade bread, fresh out of the oven, and the pine nuts and maple syrup in this recipe adds to its fall-like feel. If you can’t make it down to Baja California to nosh at Rancho La Puerta’s lush and vast resort – known for its quality cuisine and cooking classes – give this recipe a try. We love the Spanish touch of saffron.

Once the heat of summer dissipates, the bounty of fall begins to grow. Pomegranates, plums, and pumpkins flourish, emanating the rich seasonal colors of fall. Not only are these seasonal fruits and vegetables delicious to eat and fun to grow, they can also be an effective way to nourish your skin in spa treatments, allowing you to fall into the new season relaxed and rejuvenated.

The autumn breeze is billowing and we’re getting that refreshing first taste of fall, which is rolling in on Wednesday. Along with the new season, SpaFinder Deal Days, The Wellness Week™, has finally arrived! What better way to watch the leaves change color and bring in the new season than with a seasonal treatment priced at $50 or offered at a 50% discount? Deal Days appointments are booking up fast, so search your city now and snag an appointment (or a few) to celebrate fall this Wellness Week, September 20-26th!

With fall fast-approaching, hearty soups are just around the corner and chili is a great way to warm up as the weather cools down. While this recipe has a long list of ingredients, once everything is added to the pot, it requires little attention until serving time. For an extra seasonal touch, serve this chili […]

Savor the last days of summer with a light and healthy side dish like this Quinoa Pilaf from The Oaks at Ojai, a destination health spa in the Ojai Valley, 90 minutes north of Los Angeles. This recipe combines quinoa – a high protein grain – with scallions, garlic, mushrooms, and spinach for a superior […]

Just in time for your Labor Day get-together, we’ve got Mii amo, a destination spa at Enchantment’s recipe for succulent veggie burgers with sweet onion ketchup – a delicious, healthy add to your BBQ menu this weekend!

We know that what we eat has as much to do with healthy skin, hair and nails as what we put on them, but many foods have nutrients that are topically good for your skin, hair and nails, too. With all of these food-related treatments popping up during Deal Days, we’re getting hungry!

Enjoy the last few weeks of summer with this sumptuous seasonal treat of delicious prawns and a cool summery salad. This dish is a Cal-A-Vie guest favorite and is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the mouth! Healthy and refreshing this is a quick and easy summer salad that is sure to satisfy!

These classic patties are served up and down the Eastern seaboard but the best catch is found right here: lightly breaded, pan browned and finished in the oven. Gently tossing the crab mixture and gingerly patting them into shape will ensure your crab cakes are delicate. The moist, flaky claw meat mixed with the firmer lump gives the patties better texture given the reduced amount of mayonnaise and other “binding” ingredients in this recipe.

How do you cool off in the summer months?! I love to indulge in several scoops of ice cream a week to cope with the sweaty summer days. But if you are looking for a less caloric indulgence to beat the heat, then we have the solution for you! The Ice Cream Pedicure!

If you’ve always dreamed about going to the famous Golden Door Spa, this is your chance! Share a week, and share the rate at Golden Door Spa. Sign up yourself and a friend for a weeklong stay this August* and split the summer rate!

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa is a gorgeous getaway destination in the aptly named Paradise Valley, Arizona. Situated on the north slope of Camelback Mountain, the property provides guests with fabulous panoramic views of the desert. The breathtaking views are rivaled only by the remarkable, fresh and local cuisine at Elements, the resort’s restaurant. The farm-fresh American cuisine is highlighted with Asian flavors, like this sumptuous Bamboo Steamed Salmon with sweet Asian Glaze. Bring a little bit of Sanctuary to your kitchen and try this great spa recipe!

The Lodge at Woodloch’s Tree Restaurant is provides guests with scenic views of lovely Hawley, Pennsylvania through its floor to ceiling windows and nightly entertainment. But you can enjoy their delicious, organic, gourmet cuisine in the comfort of your own home. Try their recipe for fresh and spicy Vegetable Thai Green Curry at your house and get a little taste of the awesome culinary experience that you could enjoy during a trip to The Lodge at Woodloch!