#FriFotos from Travaasa Austin
With a view like this you’d love Austin, Texas too! Frifotos is a weekly Twitter chat started by @EpsteinTravels where you can share your favorite travel photos. This week’s theme is Local.
#Frifotos from Travaasa Hana
Teaching the local art of lei making on a raining afternoon at Travaasa Hana! Frifotos is a weekly Twitter chat started by @EpsteinTravels where you can share your favorite travel photos. This week’s theme is Local.
A Healthy Spin on Mardi Gras Recipes and Traditions
Did you find that this past Fat Tuesday in fact lived up to its name? Mardi Gras is always one of the largest parties of the year where many individuals typically over indulge on all of the goodies including gumbo, King Cake and hurricanes. Now unbeknownst to many, you can still enjoy all of your favorite flavors of the bayou without taking in an unhealthy amount of calories. Check out these healthier versions of all your favorite festive indulgences with a few Mardi Gras recipes. Cajun Kale Chips For the ultimately addicting snack food try some Cajun Kale Chips. This recipe takes just 10-15 to prepare and all you have to do is toss them in the oven until they are crisped to your liking. Check out the full recipe for this heart healthy snack here. Vegetarian...
National Margarita Day: Hill Country Habanero Margarita
In honor of National Margarita Day we would like to share with you a little Travaasa favorite. Here’s a margarita recipe straight from Travaasa Austin’s Texas hill country: Travaasa Austin’s Hill Country Habanero Margarita. What You’ll Need: 1 1/2 oz Republic Tequila 1/2 oz Cointreau 2 oz Margarita Mix 3 Habanero strips 1 oz Sprite 1 Pinch of freshly grated ginger Shake it up and it’s ready to serve. Enjoy!
Healthy Recipe from Chef Ben: Butternut Squash Pie
We all enjoy some good old comfort food once in awhile and there’s nothing better than a little pie when it comes to this indulgence. Now luckily for you, you can make this occasion more than a rare treat with our very own Chef Ben’s healthy spin on Butternut Squash Pie. Butternut Squash Pie What you’ll need: 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 large eggs15 ounces roasted butternut squash, pureed 12 fluid ounces half and half or evaporated milk 1 recipe of Ben’s Pie dough 9-inch pie tin Whipped cream (optional) For the Pie Crust: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 pound unsalted butter 1/3 cup ice-cold water 2 pinches salt Preparations: Use cheese grater to grate...

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