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by Amy Sung | November 11, 2010
At-Home Spa Recipe: Simple Rosemary Citrus Body Polish
The Lodge at Woodloch shared with us their at-home spa recipe incorporating delightful rosemary.
by Amy Sung | November 11, 2010
The Lodge at Woodloch shared with us their at-home spa recipe incorporating delightful rosemary.
by Amy Sung | November 09, 2010
With all of these sweet fall spa treatments available to feed your skin, we wanted to give you another way to enjoy the sweet flavors of fall – through your stomach! Eat your way to bliss with this delicious Almond Ricotta Torte recipe from Mii amo. While the recipe calls for fresh berries for garnish, […]
by Amy Sung | November 08, 2010
With daylight savings in full swing, relish in the evening with Golden Door’s cozy and satisfying creamy polenta. This straight-forward recipe pairs tart lemon and warm rosemary polenta with sweet corn, meaty oyster mushrooms, and earthy, in-season rainbow chard. Add some roasted tomato sauce and a drizzle of a simple balsamic reduction to enhance this […]
by Amy Sung | October 26, 2010
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 […]
by Amy Sung | October 21, 2010
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 […]
by Amy Sung | October 13, 2010
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 […]
by Amy Sung | October 13, 2010
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 […]
by Amy Sung | October 01, 2010
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.
by Amy Sung | September 28, 2010
It’s squash season! Butternut squash soup is creamy and filled with different nutrients, such as vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber. Give this simple recipe from Green Mountain a try – it’s been a fall staple there for years!
by Amy Sung | September 20, 2010
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 […]
by Amy Sung | September 14, 2010
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 […]
by Kate Phillips | August 31, 2010
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!
by Spafinder Team | August 17, 2010
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!
by Spafinder Team | August 06, 2010
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.
by Kate Phillips | July 29, 2010
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!
by Spafinder Team | July 29, 2010
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!
by Spafinder Team | July 26, 2010
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!
by Spafinder Team | July 23, 2010
Sample the flavors of Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness and the Urumbamba Valley of Peru with this simple yet delicious Salterito Salad. Aranwa’s three restaurants blend contemporary Peruvian and Spanish cuisines and you can put Aranwa’s spin on any meal you are creating at home with this bright and flavorful side dish!
by Spafinder Team | July 06, 2010
While Asian-inspired Bento Boxes might not be exactly what you would expect from the Willow Stream Spa in Riviera Maya, Mexico, but the Bento Box is simply a gorgeous way to deliver Executive Chef David Andrews’ delicious spa cuisine. These petite portions provide the spa-diner the chance to enjoy some healthy, seasonal fruits and veggies that will refresh on any summer night!
by Spafinder Team | June 22, 2010
Hot summer days and nights are the perfect time to try new salads with cool lettuce and fresh fruit with light, crisp flavors. Cal-a-Vie’s Chef Steve Pernetti brings us the perfect vegetarian rice and seitan salad with bursts of juicy grapes that will be sure to refresh guests at summer picnics and barbeques! Enjoy Pina Colada Sorbet as a post-summer meal treat!