Chills. That’s the only way to describe walking through the Golden Doors (yes they actually exist), across the bridge and onto the grounds of the Golden Door Spa in Escondido, California. A place where Hollywood goes to unwind and a place that I have fantasized about since I was a child. Yes here I was [...]
Caudalie Chef Franck Salein gives video how tos for several spa favorites on Gourmandia. Get ready to salivate over sumptuous and healthy dishes such as: Bon Appetit!
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 [...]
What foodie wouldn’t love a spa retreat at the Essex Resort and Spa? A Vermont culinary destination renowned for acclaimed dining at Butler’s (with a wine list named one of the top by Wine Spectator magazine), it also boasts a myriad of cooking classes. Just look at the August schedule. One of my favorite is [...]
The kitchen is the heart of the home. Parties end up here, families congregate here and nourishment & nosh are born here. So why is it that one of the last things we think about is making our kitchens more sumptuous and conducive to hanging out and lounging? Of course, we have our cooking [...]
Black rice is one of those foods that just oozes sophistication. It sets off anything paired with it visually and guests go ga ga over it. This recipe from Thai spa Chiva Som is perfect for a party or an intimate dinner for two. Enjoy! Black Sticky Rice with Mango Ingredients 300 g (10 ½ [...]
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