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The Green Kitchens Sweet Potato Crêpe Rolls with Feta ZaatarThe Green Kitchen’s Sweet Potato Crêpe Rolls with Feta + Za’atarAugust 16, 2022 at 10:57AMZWe cannot resist recipes from the vegetarian couple behind Green Kitchen Stories and have probably featured their food more often than any one blogger or author over the years. David and Luise’s Scandinavian aesthetic and nutrient-dense recipes are just what we want to eat most days, these sweet potato crepe rolls included.Made green with plenty of fresh basil and stuffed with fresh veggies, feta and spices, this recipe will help you get inventive in the kitchen and look at ingredients in new ways. Excerpted from their latest cookbook, Green Kitchen: Quick & Slow, we hope you try these crepe rolls when you need a new recipe to add to your rotation. Make them vegan with tips at the bottom of the…

Surya Spa Is Trending This is The Smart Way To Book TreatmentsSurya Spa Is Trending – This is The Smart Way To Book TreatmentsAugust 15, 2022 at 09:36AMZin-the-know Angelenos have been slipping away to Surya long before the traditional Ayurvedic spa relocated to the Proper Hotel in Santa Monica last year. That said, we’re happy to see the classic L.A. wellness haunt get its moment in the sun in it’s new location thanks in part to celebs like Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker who recently shared about their Surya treatments and caused a surge of interest.The Proper Santa Monica’s lobby loungeBooking spa treatments in L.A. can get tough once a celeb with a large following stirs interest with a whole new crowd. If you want to book your favorite Surya Spa treatments in style, The Proper and Surya Spa now offer a clever…

Lets Talk About Erewhons New Sea Moss SmoothieLet’s Talk About Erewhon’s New Sea Moss SmoothieAugust 15, 2022 at 11:39AMZErewhon’s smoothie bar has been the epicenter of legitimate wellness trends here in LA for eons. Recently, the famously well-curated grocery store has been collaborating with wellness influencers and celebrities like Hailey Beiber for their new smoothie drops, drawing attention from social media like never before.Certified holistic nutritionist Rebecca Leigh is Erewhon’s latest smoothie partner and we’ve got the scoop on the sea moss-based shake collab that drops today.Similar to Hailey Bieber’s recent smoothie in celebration of her new skincare line, Rhode, Rebecca is harnessing the benefits of sea moss with Akasha Superfoods. According to Akasha,  just one tablespoon of sea moss holds up to 90% of the nutrients our bodies need to thrive…What The Heck Is Sea Moss Gel?Let’s start with the basics on…

Inside Designer Carly Cushnies New Collab Her Take On A Summer UniformInside Designer Carly Cushnie’s New Collab + Her Take On A Summer UniformAugust 15, 2022 at 10:46AMZWe recently caught up with designer Carly Cushnie in celebration of her new collaborative jewelry collection with Starling, a thoughtful and ethically-sourced jeweler here in LA that we adore.As former devotees of Carly’s namesake fashion brand, Cushnie, which sadly closed shop during the pandemic, we’re paying special attention to everything the stylish creative undertakes lately. Carly’s effortlessly chic take on what modern women want to wear has been enjoyed by the likes of Beyoncé, Michelle Obama, Rihanna, and Blake Lively, and has inspired countless women to pull off a bit of glamour in her (surprisingly) comfortable looks.Here’s everything Carly is wearing lately, how she takes her very TCM-approved coffee, and more about the new jewelry collection…Name:…

Nori Wraps: The Edible Soulmate Of Lazy Summer WeekendsNori Wraps: The Edible Soulmate Of Lazy Summer WeekendsAugust 11, 2022 at 11:00AMZSummer food means simple ingredients and quick prep so we spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the season.Our favorite dishes of late are the veggie wraps from More With Less by professionally trained chef Jodi Moreno. We love these collard wraps and these rice paper wraps from the cookbook. The third variation of Jodi’s recipe calls for nutrient-dense nori – learn about the health benefits here.These nori wraps are perfect for leftover rice and farmers market veggies. Shake up a batch of miso sauce and keep it on hand for an easy and healthful meal that requires zero planning and nearly as much effort to make… [olists num=1]Love these nori wraps? You’re bound to adore these vegan coconut handrolls too.The post Nori…

Wish I Was Here: 7 Stunning Travel Coffee Table Books For At-Home DaydreamingWish I Was Here: 7 Stunning Travel Coffee Table Books For At-Home DaydreamingAugust 10, 2022 at 11:28PMZWhether you are coming down from a major summer travel high or just looking to gather inspirational beauty from around the world into your life at home, these travel coffee table books will do the trick.We’ve gathered seven travel coffee table books worth space in your living room – or on your night stand – that focus on eco-conscious properties, nature, great architecture, meaningful experiences and the history of our love for great hotels. Find one you love and treat yourself to a title you’ll flip through again and again…Wish I Was Here: The World’s Most Extraordinary Places on and Beyond the Seashore | Focused on stunning location in, near and around the water, Wish…

The Clean Makeup Tutorial: Get Sadie Sinks Winged Eye LookThe Clean Makeup Tutorial: Get Sadie Sink’s Winged Eye LookAugust 10, 2022 at 01:55AMZWe’re obsessed with this winged eye and summer flush on Stranger Things’ Sadie Sink. Celeb makeup artist, Katey Denno is deeply devoted to clean beauty and still manages to pull off next level looks like this one, earning her a reputation as one of the clean artists to work with on red carpets and beyond.You can flip through a ton of celeb makeup tutorials with Katey like this one withVanessa Kirby or head to Katey’s Instagram for a constant flow of clean beauty inspo and how-tos.According to Katey, “I love painting on this dreamy face. This was Sadie Sink leaving for last night’s Stranger Things event. I decided to have fun with the liner and give it a higher outer edge…

Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Brownies That Bake in 15 MinutesDairy-Free Peanut Butter Brownies That Bake in 15 MinutesAugust 03, 2022 at 11:11AMZNut butter brownies are really a category unto themselves. Our favorite, these almond butter brownies use nearly a jar of raw almond butter – pricey, but worth it.The raspberries and peanut butter in these brownies make them super-rich, while still being vegan and dairy-free. A great recipe, sampled from One-Pan Vegan: The Simple Sheet Pan Solution for Fast, Flavorful Plant-Based Cooking. The whole cookbook is filled with clean, easy recipes made with one pan only…Vegan Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Brownies with Raspberry JamThese sheet pan brownies are a match made in heaven. Not only do they bake in half the time of a standard brownie, but the ratio of PB and J to brownie is almost equal, meaning every mouthful is packed with chocolate-y…

Will Rotisserie Chicken Be Gwyneth Paltrows Ultimate Legacy?Will Rotisserie Chicken Be Gwyneth Paltrow’s Ultimate Legacy?July 27, 2022 at 10:42AMZAs the creator of goop, one of the most consistently news-worthy brands in our space, Gwyneth Paltrow is known for expanding the reach of niche wellness trends that appall the press, but delight most women who’ve been practicing natural health and wellness for years.If you would have asked us about Gwyneth’s legacy sometime last year, we’d probably volunteer the names of a few great films, that haircut she once shared with Brad Pitt, a couple of puff-sleeved looks from her label, and goopglow.Just last spring here in LA, goop launched a surprising new venture – goop rotisserie. A well-curated menu of clean, homey side dishes that can be ordered alongside – you guessed it – a well-roasted bird. A chic, but casual American meal, branded…

Torta De Pomi: Simple Apple Cake From A Cookbook Dedicated To Venice ItalyTorta De Pomi: Simple Apple Cake From A Cookbook Dedicated To Venice ItalyJuly 26, 2022 at 10:59AMZEmiko Davies is the author of Cinnamon and Salt, a cookbook with a collection of stories and photographs exploring Venice, Italy’s beloved cicchetti.Cicchetti (chi-ke-tee) include all the appetizers, aperitivo or hors d'oeuvres that define Venice’s casual way of life.According to Davies, “Rather than a cake, this dessert is really just sliced apples held together with the smallest amount of batter. It’s reminiscent of a thin French clafoutis and it is absolutely delicious. It is a classic, home-style dessert, for making when you really don’t have much around except a lot of apples—in fact, it also goes by the name torta economica de pomi in Mariù Salvatori de Zuliani’s book, yes, an economical apple cake. If…