Articles by Amy Sung

We know Thanksgiving may have worn you out, and now with December holiday meals to worry about as well, we wanted to give you a simple, but comforting favorite recipe from Cal-a-Vie. While this version calls for ground turkey, feel free to use any protein or protein substitute you like. You can also experiment with […]

Year after year, we’ve all developed our favorite Thanksgiving dishes, but why not branch out and give one of these healthy spa-inspired Thanksgiving recipes a try? SpaFinder picked out three spa recipes that sound like great potential additions to mix things up for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner repertoire – Apple Parsnip Soup, Grilled Figs with […]

A recipe from Rancho La Puerta (Serves 6) Ingredients: ½ cup ricotta cheese ½ cup cream cheese (See note) 4 tbsp honey, plus more to taste 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp pure vanilla extract or anise- or fruit-flavored liqueur, or a combination of the two (optional) 18 ripe figs 1 tsp olive oil […]

A recipe from Green Mountain at Fox Run (Serves 10) Use your favorite pie dough recipe, just mixing the pecans into the flour mix before adding the water. Or, to save time, use a ready-made refrigerated crust. Green Mountain provides an ‘in-between’ version below, using a boxed mix for the crust. Ingredients: 1 box pie […]

On Thanksgiving weekend, legendary fitness expert Mari Winsor, who had much to do with the publicizing and popularizing of Pilates, making it accessible to the masses, will be leading a four-day Pilates workshop at Four Seasons Resort Maui, November 25-28. The luxurious resort in paradise took it a step further and has been offering a […]

The anti-aging category in the United States has grown immensely in the past year, and AsiaSpa Magazine recently announced the shortlist of nominees for its AsiaSpa Awards, upon meeting on November 11 at Hong Kong’s newest design hotel, The Mira. Among the many categories ranging from “Urban Spa of the Year” and “Eco-Friendly Spa of […]

The Lodge at Woodloch shared with us their at-home spa recipe incorporating delightful rosemary.

As Thanksgiving approaches, so do the parties, which continue on through New Year’s. The holiday season brings with it many festive gatherings filled with indulgent food — rich coffee, red wine, decadent candy, the list goes on. Even though a season of festive, irresistible treats can take its toll on your teeth, you shouldn’t feel […]

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, […]

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 […]

What cosmetic treatments do you think Courteney Cox has gotten done? Dr. Bruce Katz of the JUVA Skin & Laser Center in New York shared his thoughts on how he suspects she has managed to defy the hands of time.

According to our friends over at Petside.com, dogs help make us healthy, and to celebrate just how much our four-legged friends make a difference in peoples’ lives, Lake Austin Spa Resort is unleashing its new canine program, Celebrating Paws, February 2-6 and November 2-6, 2011. The new four-day program – geared towards dogs (sorry, no […]

We reviewed June Jacobs Perfect Pumpkin Peeling Enzyme Masque. Naturally rich in nutrients and antioxidants, pumpkin treatments are great for the skin.

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 […]

It’s National Massage Therapy Awareness Week (Oct. 24-30, 2010), and spas throughout the country are celebrating. According to a recent consumer survey by the American Massage Therapy Association®, massage therapy is on the rise as a method of improving personal health. Whether you’re new to massage therapy, or have been a massage junkie for years, […]

  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 […]

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 […]

While you may have missed National Yoga Month, you can still continue on your journey to find inner peace with a yoga-centric getaway. Here are some ideal resort and spas offering special yoga retreats, so you can practice those sun salutations while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos At Parrot Cay, the […]