

Lavender and Fig Tart
Lavender and Fig Tart A sophisticated yet rustic dessert that is sure to Wow! your guests. Ingredients: 3 Tbs. agave nectar 2 tsp. aged balsamic vinegar, or more to taste ¾ tsp. dried or fresh culinary lavender, divided, plus lavender buds for garnish, optional 1 8-oz. sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed ¾ cup plus 2 tsp. heavy whipping cream, chilled, divided ½ cup soft goat cheese 2 tbs. confectioners’ sugar 1 pt. fresh figs (about 12 oz.) or 13 large figs, stemmed and quarter


12 Small Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
If you've been wondering what your household can do to help reduce carbon emissions, we have some suggestions that are both practical and relatively easy to put into play. While it can seem daunting and perhaps futile when compared to the effects of industrial emissions, taking greater responsibility for our individual footprints can have a positive, measurable impact. We encourage you to adopt one or two additional steps towards reducing your household emissions. 1) Use ener


Pose of the Month - June 2017
Take a leap of faith into Hanumanasana or Monkey Pose, named for a figure in Hindu mythology who did just that. And when faith doesn't get you all the way there, practice will. Monkey Pose has a few of variations so even if you aren't flexible enough to go into the splits now, you (yes, YOU) can work up to that. Don't let your ideas of limitation prevent you from attempting Hanumanasana. Connect with your instructor(s) and allow them to assist you this month as you stretch yo