Golden Tomato Sauce Recipe
Tweet This is the season for tomatoes! The Farmer’s Market is bursting with Heirlooms of all colors and sizes. Here is a recipe for the multicolored tomatoes you find. I don’t bother peeling the tomatoes here, but you certainly could. You can also do a double or triple batch. The sauce will keep refrigerated for about a week. Also, the color of your tomatoes will dramatically impact the color of your sauce. I like to choose tomatoes... Read More
More Tips for Summer!
TweetHere are more tips to stay cool this summer: Wear lightweight clothing the lighter the colored clothing (white,being ideal) the more sunlight is reflected away from you. Darker colors absorb the light and heat. Sunburn can happen very easily if you are not careful. Dilute one part Tea Tree Oil with ten parts of olive oil or coconut oil and spread freely over the affected areas. This is soothing and pain-relieving and... Read More
Remedies for Heat Exhaustion
TweetThe summer heat can sneak up on you (or during the most recent heatwave, just knock you over!). This time of the summer it is common to experience dehydration, sunburn and actual exhaustion! Children under four, people over 65, and those who are overweight, already ill, or taking medications can be especially affected. Symptoms of heat exhaustion can include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness headache and... Read More
It’s Hot Out There!
TweetHope you’re enjoying a beautiful weekend and staying cool! This is definitely one of the hottest weekends we’ve had in New York this summer. When the temperatures soar like this, it’s important to stay hydrated. Sipping water with lemon or cucumber is a refreshing way to cool off. Be careful too if you go out in the sun—wear your sunscreen! You might also want to make sure not to leave food out for too long in direct light.... Read More
Picking the Best Summer Fruit
TweetI don’t know about you, but I hate it when I buy a beautiful piece of fruit from the market, only to bite into it and want to spit it right back out. When a fruit is too ripe or not ripe enough, it’s a major bummer. On their Healthy Bites blog, Self magazine staffers offer a guide to choosing the best summer fruits: Apricots: Plump, pretty firm, velvety skin, even in color with a deep yellow, pinkish hue. Store in fridge. Peaches:... Read More
Festive Summer Cocktails
TweetHappy Fourth of July, everyone! I hope you’re all having a beautiful day. A lot of people like to include a little alcohol in their summer celebrations. When enjoyed in moderation, an occasional drink can help promote heart health—especially fitting, as the season of summer is associated with the heart. On Everyday Health, a Chinese medicine blog I follow, author Vien-Phuong Nini Mai posted about infusing your drink with herbs. Why not... Read More
Natural Sunscreen
TweetHappy Memorial Day! You know what that means—Summer is right around the corner. Hope you have a wonderful long weekend planned. I can’t wait to spend time outside in the sun! While the best way to stay safe and prevent sunburn is to cover and hang out in the shade, sunscreen helps reduce burns and damage from the UV rays. If you’re worried about the chemicals and other harsh ingredients contained in most sunscreens why not try a natural,... Read More
