Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

A Peek Inside My Bathroom Cabinets

Last night while the rest of the world was watching the Oscars, I have to admit that I was involved in a little project of my own (with the Oscars on in the background, of course): We'll call it Operation De-Clutter. I've been feeling lately like certain parts of my apartment were falling victim to my habit of accumulating. So last night I took it upon myself to overhaul some of these spaces … [Read more...]

Five Reasons I Can’t Wait For Next Weekend: IIN Mega Conference

In less than a week I will have touched down in sunny Southern California to attend the  Institute for Integrative Nutrition's Mega Conference. I've been selected as a VIP Blogger for the event so I'll be blogging live all weekend. But that's not the only reason I'm excited for this can't-miss event. Here's what's also getting my green juice flowing: The energy is contagious I've been to three … [Read more...]

Five for Friday: Sharon Gannon

One of my first memories of Sharon Gannon, co-founder of the Jivamukti Yoga School and Method, was in a Thursday night meditation class at the Union Square studio almost six years ago. I had never meditated before and although intimidated, I felt guided to "learn how." I struggled to sit still and my feet fell asleep but Sharon's calm and loving presence reassured me that I was in the right place. … [Read more...]

Healthy Hot Spot: Northern Spy Food Co.

You asked for it, so I'm giving it to you right here on my blog! As a New Yorker, I like to dine at all the hippest restaurants but that doesn’t mean I sacrifice my healthy lifestyle. Every week I’ll feature a new restaurant, guide you to the healthiest dishes in Manhattan and offer tips for how to order to ensure you’re getting the most nutrition for your dollar. My clients, readers and friends … [Read more...]

Brooklyn Bridge In Pictures

I live in Tribeca, just steps away from the Brooklyn Bridge. I often run over the bridge but I can count on one hand the number of times I've taken a leisurely stroll over it. One of those times was earlier this month when I wanted to slow down so I spent a cold Saturday afternoon alone with my camera exploring the bridge's architecture. How do you like to slow down? Here's what I saw that day … [Read more...]

Winterize Your Salad

Salads are one of my favorite ways to eat my greens, but in the dead of Winter a cold meal doesn't always appeal to me. Did you know that just like you winterize your car, you can make your salads more winter friendly too? Here are some of my tried and true tips:   Add hearty whole grains - add a scoop of leftover brown rice, quinoa or millet Use warm foods - not all salads have to be … [Read more...]

President’s Day Weekend Dinner Party and the Fail-turned-Win Vegan Pumpkin Spice Trifle

I love 3-day weekends (which I DO oblige in even as an entrepreneur) but come Sunday night, I'm usually already wiped out and the thought of a third night in a row on the town is hard to swallow even though I want to take advantage of my extra day off. Fortunately, we had the perfect solution as our friends Karen and Iain had invited us over for a low key dinner party. Iain and Karen took care … [Read more...]

Randwich, The Random Sandwich

A few weeks ago I read about a company called Randwich that is delivering random sandwiches for $7 each. Naturally, I was intrigued so I followed the link to their web site, specified a preference for a vegan sandwich and signed up for a delivery date a couple of weeks out - a practice in patience for someone who likes instant gratification. I had all but forgotten about Randwich until early this … [Read more...]

Five for Friday: Andrea Beaman

To celebrate the launch of my new blog and web site, today I'm kicking off my Women In Wellness Series to pay tribute to the many women in the wellness field who have inspired me to pursue my own passions. These are the women I find accomplished and inspirational in the field of wellness. I'll be asking each participant the same five questions and posting every Friday. My hope is that by sharing … [Read more...]