summer

Impress guests with the complex flavors of this melon soup, or enjoy a bowl on your own and cool down in the heat of summer.

“Think of this refreshing soup as liquid salsa — plenty of garden-fresh flavors in a bowl,” says Mii amo.

We love the balsamic strawberry dressing in this salad, which strays from the conventional balsamic vinaigrette we usually see for a salad like this.

Frédéric Fekkai brings SoCal to Midtown with its new Summer Style Blow Out Bar. If you’re in the NYC area and in need of a chic look fast, check out this pop-up, blow-out shop inside Henri Bendel!

With the heat and humidity that comes with summer, who wants to spend quality time with their blowdryer? Thanks to sites like Pinterest, the inspiration for cute summer updos is right at our fingertips. Here’s a look at six of our fave looks!

The weather is heating up, which means we’re wearing a little less makeup on our faces and breaking out the sandals on our feet

Beauty expert and author of Bonding Over Beauty, Erika Katz, shares with us her tips for avoiding the summer beauty blunders! Find out her tricks for conquering cellulite, beating breakouts and wrangling in runny mascara!

July 4th is a weekend of BBQs, backyards and beach time and we’re here to help you be prepared for this fun and festive weekend! Check out our must-haves for your beach bags!

All skin was not created equal, so why should sun protection be one-formula-fits-all? Since May is Melanoma Awareness Month and marks the start of warmer weather and increased one-on-sun time, we’ve rounded up our top picks of just-for-you sunscreens.

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.

In Nova Scotia, ever-expanding coastline and forested mountains dot the unspoiled landscape, reaching as far as the eye can marvel, and rustic traditions remain the true essence of the maritime province’s captivating allure. It’s the perfect backdrop for a hassle-free spa destination escape, as an immediate calm easily embraces visitors upon arrival. It’s also the […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

Summer is a time we tend to associate with relaxation. Between beach vacations, outdoor dining and “summer Fridays,” there are plenty of reasons to feel easy-breezy between May and August. But if you’re looking to melt away any residual stresses that may not have been washed away by sea waters, or you just need to cool-down in between sweaty summer activities, there are some seasonal spa options you’ll want to know about.

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.

We love an all-the-rage staycation — who doesn’t?—but if you need a little me-time to hit the reset button, then consider a summer visit to one of these value-added spa getaways. If you prefer some company, pack up the family, bring along your sweetie, your BFF and get ready to get more bang for your […]

Self-tanning products are perfect for the pre-summer phase when all you want to do is bare a little skin, take in some sun and get that perfect golden glow.