Healthy Recipe From Chef Ben: Black Drum Over Sweet Potato Puree, Kale and Red Wine Sauce
Just because January is almost over does not mean you can abandon your New Year’s resolution of healthy eating and working out. To keep you on the healthy food straight and narrow, here is a tasty recipe from Travaasa Austin’s Executive Chef Benjamin Baker for Black Drum Over Sweet Potato Puree, Kale and Red Wine Sauce. We promise that this will give you the necessary jumpstart to keep you committed to your resolution through February. What you’ll need: 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 4 pieces black drum (or any white fish) 1 bunch kale 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups water 1/2 cup red wine 3/4 cup beef stock 4 Tablespoons flour Grape seed oil Salt and pepper Preparations: Boil the sweet potatoes, two cloves of garlic, and...
Fitness Tips: Walk for 30 minutes a Day
It’s no secret that physical activity is good for both your body and your mind. What may be surprising to you is how easy it can be to maintain a healthy weight. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average adult, age 18-64, requires 150 minutes of aerobic exercise a week. An easy way to achieve this goal is to plan on walking 30 minutes per day, five days a week. Now for some of us, 30 minutes a day may seem a little daunting at first, but if you do some simple planning, it’ll be a breeze. If you don’t have the time to go on a brisk 30 minute walk, you can easily break it down into 10-minute increments throughout your day. By breaking it down, you’ll still generate the same results and burn the same amount of calories as you...
Travaasa Hana Wins AAA Four Diamond Award
In less than one year in operation, Travaasa Hāna (formerly the Hotel Hāna-Maui) has received a Four Diamond Rating by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Travaasa Hāna was one of only 16 hotels in Hawaii to receive the honor. AAA’s sought after award is based on hospitality, ambiance and service, as well as other criteria. “Receiving the AAA Four Diamond Award is a testament to our outstanding staff and their continuous commitment to delivering the high-quality service and an authentic Hawaii experience, for which Travaasa Hāna is now known,” said Mark Stebbings, General Manager of Travaasa Hāna. “We continue to enhance our guest experience with exciting new programming and look forward to introducing both former and new guests to...
Healthy Recipe From Chef Ben: Flourless Chocolate Chipotle Cake
We know the benefits of eating healthy, but sometimes we resist because of the taste and the time it takes to prepare some healthy foods. With this mouth-watering flourless chocolate chipotle cake recipe from Travaasa Austin’s Executive Chef Benjamin Baker, you’ll forget that you are eating healthy. What you’ll need: 1 pound chocolate pieces (Callebaut is a great chocolate) 1 cup brewed coffee 1/3 pound plus 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter 4 large eggs 1 Tablespoon chopped chipotle Preparation: Place chocolate on a double boiler and allow to melt with hot coffee. Stir in butter and allow to melt completely. Remove from heat and whisk in eggs. Fold in chipotle peppers. Distribute into baking vessels. Bake at 275 degrees for about 45 minutes. Allow to cool...
Valentine’s Day in Hana, Hawaii
Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Twenty-six days away to be exact. Now if you’re like most, you probably haven’t even started thinking about making plans for this special day. That’s okay because we have. We’re here to help you turn it into one of the most romantic, memorable Valentine’s Days ever by visiting us here at the beautiful Travaasa Hana. The month of February at Travaasa Hana is Ku’u Aloha (My Love) month. In honor of this we will be hosting a number of romantic activities designed specifically for you and your partner to connect on a whole new level. To get a quick glimpse at what exactly you will be doing on your Valentine’s trip to Hana, take a look at the following activities, perfect for just...
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