I’ve never actually met Alexandra Jamieson in person but I’ve admired her from afar. She is the epitome of an accomplished health coach and natural foods chef, one who walks her talk and has successfully spread her message about holistic health and wellness far and wide. You may know her as the author of Vegan Cooking For Dummies, Living Vegan… Read More
After being turned away from two restaurants on last Saturday’s balmy date night (yes, we were sans reservations yet again – it’s more fun that way, isn’t it?), David and I literally stumbled on Left Bank. A fledgling on New York City’s dining scene,the cozy, dim-lit restaurant was buzzing by 8 p.m. but not as bustling as its West Village… Read More
As an entrepreneur, a blogger and someone who just likes pretty pictures and organizing my thoughts, Pinterest is genius to me. When I see a cute pair of wedges in a fashion magazine or a recipe I want to try, I love to tear the pages out. Yes, I’m that girl on an airplane who goes on a tearing spree… Read More
Coffee has never been my cup of tea, but I do enjoy a hot beverage and when it delivers health benefits, I’m even happier. Today I want to share my favorite teas for a flat tummy and good digestion. But first, can we talk about last night ? After I returned home from my Junior League meeting, David and I… Read More
Wait, before you “turn up” your nose …reconsider the turnip. I can probably count on one hand the number of times I’ve eaten turnips. They’re so often overlooked, because most people don’t know how to cook these ruddy little root vegetables which are high in Vitamin C. Then I had braised turnips at Locanda in San Francisco last August and… Read More
What. a.week. I am almost fully caught up after spending last weekend in Long Beach for the IIN Mega Conference and today I’m off to spend a few hours at a photography class. Photography = my new hobby. In case you haven’t seen it yet, I’ve started a new Women in Wellness series where I’m featuring some of the women… Read More
About two years ago, I trekked to the Upper West Side to take a spin class at a tiny cycling studio where it was rumored Kelly Ripa worked out. I had no idea what to expect but the moment I stepped inside I knew this wasn’t my health club’s spin class. A few months later, Soul Cycle opened in TriBeCa… Read More
High Tea, proper Fish & Chips (with mushy peas) and a British gentleman are a few of my favorite things, so when our weekend plans included a birthday brunch for a friend at the British-inspired West Village cafe,Β Whitehall NYC Kitchen + Bar, I was happy to oblige. The menu blends classic and modern British fare from fry ups to… Read More
I would imagine that if an avocado were to incarnate it would probably look like this. David “Avocado” Wolfe is to IIN students and graduates what Justin Bieber is to teenage girls. Totally crush-worthy. And for good reason. His spirit and enthusiasm about raw superfoods is enough to make you want to forage your own. His motto: “When you’re green… Read More
