New Year, New You: Raw Kale Salad Recipe
It’s a new year and everyone everywhere is already struggling to keep new year’s resolutions. People will promise themselves to spend less money, be more positive, be more active … but the most popular resolution? To eat better and lose weight. For a little incentive, Travaasa Austin Chef, Martha Pincoffs, has put together a recipe for a delicious Raw Kale Salad that will surly help in keeping all your resolutions this year … or at least one of them. What you need: 1 bunch dyno kale 3 T toasted sesame seeds 1 T hot sesame oil juice from one lemon dash cayenne tamari to taste Preparation: Rinse kale and chop into bite sized pieces. Toast sesame seeds in dry pan over medium heat. Combine ingredients in a container...
Travaasa Has the Answers to Your #HolidayProblems
Is mall walking an actual workout? How do I fix dry turkey? I think I’m addicted to pumpkin spice lattes—what should I do? Fear not. Help is on the way. This holiday season, we’ve harnessed the expertise of our Travaasa experts to help answer common holiday questions and concerns with the launch of #HolidayProblems, a collective resource of tips and tricks designed to celebrate healthy living. “We have an outstanding team of health, wellness and culinary professionals at each of our Travaasa properties with extensive knowledge in each of their disciplines,” says Kristine Huffman, director of brand experiences. “They are great at coming up with fun, creative solutions that make it easy for people to live a healthy lifestyle and we’re excited to be...
Healthy Recipe: Blackberry Tart Recipe from Chef Ben at Travaasa Austin
We all enjoy some good old comfort food once in awhile and there’s nothing better than a little sweet treat 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 Blackberry Tart. Do not be fooled by this rich and delicious vegan dessert. It has mass appeal, and luxurious texture. Raw Blackberry Tart For the crust: 2 Cups Medjool dates (pitted) ⅔ cup almonds ⅔ cup cashews ⅔ cups pecans 2 tsp. vanilla extract Blend all ingredients in a food processor. Divide mixture into six small pieces and mold into little concave tart shells. This mixture will be pliable and malleable, it should be very easy for you to shape. For the filling: Farm Fresh...
Farm To Table Harvest Dinner at Travaasa Austin on November 11th
On Sunday, November 11th, Travaasa Austin will host its Farm To Table Harvest Dinner to benefit the Sustainable Food Center. Set in the beautiful scenic Texas Hill Country, the event will feature a multi-course menu with wine pairings utilizing produce from the Sustainable Food Center Farmers Market, and will be prepared by Travaasa Austin’s executive chef Ben Baker and a select group of talented and innovative Austin chefs including Executive Chef John Bates of Noble Pig, Executive Chef Erica Beneke of MAX’s Wine Dive, Chef de Cuisine Tim Dornon of Uchiko and Executive Chef Josh Watkins of The Carillon. Austin-based American Craft Bar drink.well. will kick off the evening with a cocktail reception featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Hops & Grain at 5...
The Hana Mai Tai Cocktail Recipe
Whether you are having a formal or informal affair, there is always the need for the perfect cocktail. But making the perfect unique cocktail can be challenging. Here’s one cocktail recipe that not only taste delicious but will fit any occasion. The Hana Mai Tai 1 1/4 oz Trader Vic’s Silver Rum 1/4 oz Orange Curacao 1/4 Orgate 3/4 oz Fresh Pineapple Juice 3/4 Fresh Orange Juice 3/4 Trader Vic’s Dark Rum Fill a 14 oz hurricane glass with 3/4 full of ice cubes. Add all the above ingredients in order and top with Trader Vic’s Dark Rum. Garnish with Pineapple...
Culinary Experience: Mystery Box Austin
When searching for culture and adventure while traveling the answer to both is most often FOOD! It is no secret; Austin is quickly becoming a foodie mecca with all kinds of great eats. When looking for things to do in the hill country, the Mystery Box culinary class is a great way to have fun with local, seasonal ingredients. We proudly source the majority of our food from Hill Country Farms, from sweet potatoes to cucumbers to sweet onions; we even grow our herbs on property so this really showcases what our region grows well. Also, guests are set up for success by having such wonderful quality proteins and produce to work with. The class winds up really customizing to the cooking interests of our guests. So, the only limit is our imagination! My role winds up...
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