Harvard Square is peppered with its share of rich traditions, academic and otherwise. Among its many institutions sits Harvest, one of the Greater Boston area's long celebrated restaurants. As it basks in the light of its fourth decade in operation, the torch has been passed to a new generation... in the kitchen that is. Claiming that helm is
One who seeks sweat. One who finds happiness in hard work. One who finds strength in their squad and energy from their tribe. One who finds glory in the grind, and power in pain. One who goes the distance, stops at nothing, and always believes. On the Commercial Street end of Hanover Street
As we shift seasons and head into the colder temperatures here in New England, there's a host of simple edits we can make to weather the mounting conditions. Beyond the obvious defensive actions of bundling up, loading up on vitamin C and such, another proactive shift we might consider is copper. Research abounds that this reddish-orange conductor of heat and electricity offers a
Still, there is an argument to be made about how the pose should be practiced not only to gain the most physically, but also to explore our true nature through the asana. My shoulders have always been hyper-mobile and floppy to a fault. So it was never a big deal for me to
The goal with this series was to turn multi-dimensional memories of sculptures and ornamental paintings of Hindu Gods, into two-dimensional photographs inviting the viewer to consider a photograph as means of spiritual engagement. The artist Manjari Sharma refers to her camera as her "medium of worship". She employs it to study, construct and deconstruct the mythologies of
Regional pairings work well. Pair cheeses and wines that are made in the same region. For example, you might partner French Brie cheeses with Burgundian Whites or pair Spanish reds from Rioja with aged and earthy sheep's milk cheeses from Spain's Basque region. As many area schools indulge in those seasonal rivalries and many colleges and universities celebrate
Prefabulous Small Houses Now in Print... Photo by, Patrick Barta Photography Prefab home construction has arrived! In the recently released book Prefabulous Small Houses (The Taunton Press, 2016), author Sheri Koones explores the beauty, variety, design, and positive benefits of small-scale, prefab construction. Written especially with homeowners, remodelers, builders, architects, and designers in mind, its pages
Bliss to me is feeling totally alive, so ustrasana is my bliss pose. The fire of this deep back bend transforms anything that is stuck! We first met Vyda Bielkus (E-RYT 500), a co-founder at Health Yoga Life (HYL) on Beacon Hill through Liz Swenton Hosman, a longtime student of Vyda's. She reached out to sing her
Nestled in 36 acres of serene woodlands, northwest of Boston, The Spa at Stonehedge features its own facility complete with an indoor/outdoor heated pool, steam room, sauna and a full array of spa treatments. Whether you work in the area, or are just seeking a quick escape, this fall the property has the perfect lunchtime escape! Available
Since 1996 the team at Benedetta has been turning to the earth, with intention, in the crafting of their line of fresh aroma therapeutics. Plants and botanicals are very much at the heart of the Benedetta regimen. Julia Faller, a wife and mother of three, is the company's founder and formulator of their