Art of the Spa

What could be more fun than your favorite pals, loads of juicy holiday dish, and wine?  How about baked goodies that turn your fridge full of stray food into culinary delights? Whether you made them or were given the hand me down variety of leftovers often doled out to us single folks, the holidays bring [...]

I know I’m going to hear some boos and hisses, but “cringe” here goes anyhow. . . I do not like Turkey! It just always seems so dry and I’m not a gravy fan so I always take a few token bites on Thanksgiving, then that’s it. SOOOO, I’m always looking for alternative Thanksgiving recipes. [...]

Easter makes me think of candy colors and soft creamy drinks. That’s why these cocktails are our favorites for Easter. BUT, while we love the froth, we don’t like the calories, so we’ve created our own Spa versions! First, the glasses! For a pretty and fun table we love these Dancing Cocktail Glasses by Zwiesel [...]

At Evian’s Spa, their programs offer a different herbal water each day.  The idea is that different herbs have unique restorative properties and complement the spa treatments prescribed for each step of their guests’ health and beauty transformations. We love this because let’s face it, plain water for many of us is so boring and [...]

A tajine is a pot used in moroccan cooking, it sort of looks like a teepee. A flat dish with a triangular lid on top. It’s a beautiful table centerpiece and serving dish in one. And best of all, it’s a super healthy way to cook. Simply pop ingredients onto plate of tajine, cook for [...]

A spa salut to you all – by popular request Art of the Spa’s Spatini Martini.  Now that’s a yummy way to relax into 2011.

The Food Network show Man v. Food inspired this idea to elevate your next wine and cheese party. The spa twist is, of course, ours ; ) Instead of cheese cubes and crackers at your next wine party, have a grilled cheese bar to accompany your wine selections. Lay out the fixin’s below, let guests [...]

Comfort food (in small doses) are part of SpaHome living. So when Vosges emailed this luxurious version of S’mores we had to share! Time to give the old campfire favorite a spicy makeover. Imagine how much better your S’more will be oozing with ancho & chipotle chillies, salty bacon or even curry & coconut! HOW [...]

This recipe is a favorite at Utah’s Red Mountain Spa.   Cauliflower is substituted for starchy potatoes & it’s get the creaminess from fat free neufchatel cream cheese.  Anything you’d serve mashed potatoes with, try these instead.  Perfect way to warm up on a cold winters day. 1 medium sized head of cauliflower 1/2 to [...]

What would Art of the Spa be without an occasional trip?  As much as I wish I could take a foray with every one of you, I’m afraid my poor wallet is flinching at the prospect.  So I’m doing the next best thing. . .  taking you on a virtual journey. This week we visit [...]