bswimwear: Revving up the week with Katrina & Karena....

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Revving up the week with Katrina & Karena. Katrina wearing our Punchy Nova Topper & Nova Cheeky. xo

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bswimwear: Step Up Your Spring Game.

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Step Up Your Spring Game. 

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Boho Heaven In Ojai: Reason Enough For A Road Trip

'Tis the season for road trips. And while Santa Barbara and Palm Springs both have their charms, for an absolute bohemian immersion experience, Ojai is the place to be. Creative locals Channon and Bianca Roe have just this year opened an Ojai shop filled with luxe essentials they themselves rely on, and, from the look of the shop, we love these people. Sticking true to their local roots and keeping things beyond well-styled, In The Field is a Chalkboard wonderland. Below, Bianca shares a few highlight from the shop's shelves and life tending to one of the town's sweetest new spots...

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Herbal Remedies: Nettle Tea To Take The Sting Out Of Allergies

This triple -herb allergy tea from Free + Native Journal is proof of Lacy Phillips depth of knowledge when it comes to all things holistic.  Who knew nettles were anything more than an irritating plant to avoid on forest hikes? We've heard a few to many wellness pros' sing the praises of nettle tea not to pay attention! Check out more from Lacy below on just how effective these herbs can be in remedying allergy symptoms without the side effects of medication... It seems everywhere I turn this season there is a sniffle or a cry of how irritating one’s allergies are. Something as simple as hay fever can be enough to fully debilitate someone and have them wishing that they could replace their nose and itchy eyes with new ones. Two cups of this tea (recipe below) a day during high season will help to reduce - if not relieve - allergy symptoms. It is also incredibly convenient to pack a small jar of this herbal blend to take with you on your spring and summer travels. You never know what new climates and pollen can stir up by way of an allergy fit. Here are my favorite three herbal ingredients to create a super quick tea blend that will send allergies running for the hills. [olists num=1] [olists num=2]

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Kitchen Chic: Make These Gluten-Free Vegan Almond Madeleines

Pinkies up. Claire Thomas' remix of these classic buttery French cookies are completely gluten-free, refined-sugar-free and vegan - and ready to dip straight into a little cold-brew coffee, if you ask us. We love Claire's idea to use the cookies as a base for delicate flavors like orange zest and vanilla... Food should be nourishing and delicious. It sounds simple, right? With sweets especially, it can be so hard to find treats that are as good to eat as they are for you. My friend Laurel, the baker behind the grain-free and refined-sugar-free (and sometimes vegan) goodness known as Sweet Laurel Bakery, has shared some of her simplest and most satisfying recipes with me. My favorite thing about her recipes is that they're always made with whole ingredients, no funny stuff or filler, so even the biggest sweet-tooth loves them. Tender, buttery madeleines are one of my favorite cookies to enjoy with tea, and these rich, almond-scented ones are a lovely twist on the classic. The texture is less cakey, and almond is truly the hero here, but it is the perfect base for adding some of your favorite flavors. Vanilla with a touch of cinnamon, maybe? Or cocoa with some orange zest? These little cookies can be adapted to whatever afternoon tea vibe you're after. Enjoy!

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AMRAP, Pistol, Box Jump: The 10 Most Common Crossfit Terms Defined

Okay, so Crossfit pro Christmas Abbott sold us on giving this high-intensity workout a try, and we're checking out our very first box. But wait...what the heck is everyone saying? AMRAP? Wallball?!  Crossfit comes with its very own set of terminology, a lot of which might sound like gibberish to an outsider. Now that you're clear on fact vs. fiction and you're amped up to get started, get familiar with the Crossfit terms used during your WOD (...we'll get to that one later). Here's Christmas' breakdown on the ten most common Crossfit terms, what they mean, and how to put them to work:

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Out Of The Box: Christmas Abbott Debunks The Top Crossfit Myths

Crossfit is one of those fitness formats we're in awe of, but in all honesty, have always been pretty intimidated by. We mean...look at those barbells! The combo of heavy weights, fast-paced moves, and the fact that the entire WOD (workout of the day) is but mere minutes yet leaves you drenched has left us watching in awe from the sidelines. Until we met Christmas Abbott, the celeb of the Crossfit world. She might only be 5'3", but Christmas is a larger-than-life force in the Crossfit world, a regular at the Reebok Crossfit Games, and author of The Badass Body Diet (which has got to be one of our favorite titles ever). We've been following Christmas on Instagram for Crossfit-spiration, and her fun (and yes, badass) pics finally convinced us to ask her to debunk the biggest Crossfit myths that hold people back. Her answers surprised us: "Adult recess?" We are SO in. Here's the truth about Crossfit - told by Christmas herself - plus her pro tips on how to take your first plunge into the "box"... HOW TO GET STARTED Preparation is key! Scout out the schedule and pick a time to commit to. Plan a comfortable outfit and bring a water bottle and a sweat towel. Be sure to fuel your body before! Grab a snack at least an hour before your workout - it will give you energy and make you feel better in the workout. Arrive early and with a positive attitude. The way you approach the workout will be instrumental to your success! Bring the positive out in full force here. WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A BOX Box hop to find the right box for you. This means try different boxes in your area, not all are created equal. Credentials are important so inquire about the staff. Community is equally important. If you want something fun and upbeat, find the box that embraces that style. Often we don't know until we experience it and that's okay. It doesn't have to be the most competitive box in the area - it has to be the best box for you. COMMON TERMINOLOGY There's a whole different vocabulary in CrossFit and to a newbie it can be confusing and overwhelming. Just like getting started with the workouts, you should keep it simple and start with the basics: squat, press, deadlift. Your coaches will fill you in as needed! That's part of what they do. [olists num=1]

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Mocha Granola + Cauliflower Pizza: A Healthy Day with Nutritionist Joy Bauer

"Life is hard, food should be easy." Joy Bauer's food philosophy had us at hello - because let's face it, a girl cannot live on kale and cashews alone. With so many different viewpoints on what's trending in the health world, things can get confusing and downright frustrating when we pile rules upon rules. This TODAY Show health expert, best-selling author, and founder of Nourish Snacks is straightforward and pragmatic in her nutrition advice, and judging by her daily menu, she's taking a page from her own book. From mocha granola in the morning to buffalo wings in the evening (really!), this celeb nutritionist's day is our kind of healthy. Here's what a healthy day actually looks like for one of the nation's top nutrition pros - you might be nicely surprised!

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Paleo Essentials: The 8 Food Staples To Always Have On Hand

From Chef Pete Evans' killer cauliflower "fried rice" to Crosby Taylor's decadent, but sugar-free superfood cookies, we're loading our plates with whole foods from a rainbow of fresh fruits, veggies, and super-clean eats that are considered "paleo." There are a ton of great diet philosophies out there, but one thing we love about the paleo way of life is the focus on eliminating processed foods and an over-reliance on sugar and gluten. The paleo diet is instead filled with healthy fats, wild-caught fish, raw nuts and seeds, and as much produce as you can handle Sounds good to us! Thinking about going Paleo? Here's your crash course to stocking your kitchen right. This list might seem basic, but think about what you're actually eating each day and how much more of these nutritious foods you can fit onto your plate. It's not about eating less, it's about eating better!

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Superfood Spotlight: Anandamide Bliss Alchemy

 Anandamide is often called the "bliss molecule" and is present in abundance in - you guessed it - chocolate. The below chocolate power-food from Sun Potion is really something special. We get a lot of goodies delivered to our HQ - but when a box of Sun Potion's black and gold bottles arrive on our desks, we know we're in from an extra-special treat - and a little bit of education. We're obsessed with their "transformational" tonics and medicinal superfoods. Eager to expand our foodie vocab, we asked founders Scott and Nitsa to give us the scoop on their favorite products and ways to use them, from ashitaba  “beauty potion” to a He Shou Wu ganache. This month, they're breaking down the ins and outs of this cacao-based superfood designed to lift your mood to another level... WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: This is a blend of unsweetened, raw heirloom cacao, Sun Potion Tonic Herbs, superfoods, and spices - and it’s named after the cannabinoid neurotransmitter "anandamide.” This pleasure receptor in the brain is activated when you experience a blissful state - ananda. It is a compound produced naturally by humans and, as neuroscientist Daniel Piomelli discovered in 1996, cacao trees. The Sun Potion Anandamide “Bliss Alchemy” blend is hand-crafted in small batches using high-quality organic or wildcrafted ingredients and freshly-ground spices. The formula has been designed to activate and harmonize the nervous, digestive and immune systems and contains raw Arriba Nacional cacao, tocos, mucuna pruriens extract, reishi mushrooom, suma, maca, rose petals, ashwagandha extract, turmeric, cayenne, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, and Himalayan mineral salt. It is an alchemical treat to brighten the mind and open the heart. WHY YOU SHOULD TRY IT: Sun Potion uses an incredible source of raw Arriba Nacional cacao for the anandamide base. The cacao pods are shade grown on 30-60 year old trees in thriving jungle ecosystems in Ecuador, then harvested, fermented, and sun-dried with integrity. When chocolate is heated and processed it loses its active compounds and will not activate the brain in the same way - so it is important when consuming chocolate to choose a raw cacao with the medicinal “bliss-releasing” properties still intact. Current research is revealing that raw cacao may help with stress management, reducing anxiety, balancing depression, enhancing memory and brain function, increasing fertility, and finding a healthy weight balance. Indigenous cultures in South America have been using cacao in their spiritual ceremonies for millennia and it appears there is a reason why! If anything, this blend serves as an excellent alternative or complement to coffee, with the presence of the herbs as a balance to the energizing effects of the cacao. LET’S GET TOGETHER: Add a generous spoonful to water, tea, raw nut milk, potions, smoothies, elixirs, hot cocoa, coconut cream or creative brainstorms - and yes, to the occasional cold-pressed espresso indulgence too. In-joy!

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How To Make Black Salve: A DIY Healing Balm With Activated Charcoal

Charcoal is having a moment, for sure. We love the crazy Japanese charcoal toothbrushes and we've been drinking charcoal in Pressed Juicery's new green juice. We're no strangers to drinking or bathing in clay either, which can draw toxins out of the gut. Stephanie at Hello Natural is walking us through a DIY for a traditional skin-healing remedy called black salve. It's strangely gorgeous and surprisingly effective... Every summer my dad would bring out the activated charcoal when anyone got a mosquito bite or the occasional bee sting. He would make a paste with activated charcoal and baking soda (just add a little water) and apply it to the skin. It makes a major mess so we walked around with a paper towel bandage for hours. I was always skeptical of dad’s natural remedies, but this one worked! So I’m glad that activated charcoal is popular again – and this salve works just as well at drawing out stings, itches and splinters. At first glance, this recipe seems to have an intimidating number of unusual ingredients. Charcoal? Clay? Infused oil? But if you’re interested in building a natural remedy kit these are all good ingredients to have on hand. [olists num=1] [olists num=2]

For tips on how to use the salve plus tons of other beauty DIYs, visit Hello Natural by clicking through here!

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The New Eggs Benedict: All Our Breakfast Dreams Have Come True

We love Eggs Benedict. We love hollandaise sauce. And we want them all. the. time. We're all about balance here at The Chalkboard, but sometimes we find ourselves wishing there was a way to indulge in this fan favorite every morning without, you know, consuming a full day's worth of butter in the process. Having worked with the one and only Jamie Oliver on food styling, Anna Jones knows a thing or two about changing around unhealthy habits for the better (haven't heard of Jamie's Food Revolution? Read more from back when he was TCM Guest Editor). This writer and cook has officially answered all our breakfast prayers with this recipe for what she calls "The New Eggs Benedict," from her cookbook A Modern Way to Eat. A Modern Way To Eat is filled with vegetarian recipes for how we want to eat in today's world - healthy, satisfying, and accessible with the slightest edge of coolness. A great example? The hollandaise sauce in this recipe has two secret, too-good-to-be-true ingredients: cashews and avocados. Pinch us, we think we're dreaming. I’m not sure I know anyone who doesn’t like Eggs Benedict in all its rich hollandaise glory. This is how I make mine. Roasted slices of sweet potato step in for English muffins, and avocado and cashews blend up creamily in seconds with a bit of tarragon to make a killer super-light hollandaise, creamy but not too rich. The caramelized onions and spinach sandwich it all together. I like to make my hollandaise this way, as I find a butter-laden sauce too much of a treat with which to start the day (delicious though it is). To get a creamy sauce I soak my cashew nuts in water overnight, but, if you forget, half an hour’s soaking will do. For this recipe, you need to get your hands on large sweet potatoes so that they are wide enough to sit the poached egg on top. Other ways to use your healthy hollandaise sauce: Spooned over grilled asparagus, on top of a green spring risotto, next to a simple poached egg on toast, or in sandwiches in place of mayonnaise!

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Real Girl’s Kitchen: Make Haylie Duff’s Rosemary Marcona Almonds

We're wrapping up a pretty adorable month with our Guest Editor, Haylie Duff, whose first child, Ryan was born just after Mother's Day earlier this month! It's no surprise who Haylie's first love is these days, but coming in at a close second is The Girl's Kitchen, her intimate and fun cooking show and beautiful cookbook of the same name. The show and the book are filled with simple, accessible, delicious recipes like this one for marcona almonds (we're obsessed!) - the perfect recipe to kick off gatherings at home or to lay out on the counter for friends and family to munch on. This recipe is fresh from The Real Girl's Kitchen cookbook and we're happy to share it, along with a giveaway for the cookbook below! Get Haylie's favorite things here, plus her tips for living well!  [olists num=1] [olists num=2]

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Check Your Posture: 5 Unexpected Ways To Beat Fatigue + Boost Energy

If you feel like you're always tired - no matter how much sleep you think you're getting - grab (another) coffee and join the club. Way too many of us are walking around weary-eyed, yet simply accept it as a part of how things are in today's society. With so many obligations and to-dos, not to mention personal ambitions and professional aspirations, being tired 24/7 is "just how life is." And we're calling B.S. Dr. Holly Phillips is adamant that living a modern life - having a demanding job and/or family, a social life, and a whole slew of responsibilities and activities - does not mean we have to accept fatigue as our ever-constant reality. In her new book, The Exhaustion Breakthrough, Dr. Holly helps readers not only understand the root causes of their exhaustion, but take control and find solutions that last. We're not kidding when we say that this book is a life changer (it changed ours!). From the way you stand all the way down to the color of your surroundings, here's Dr. Holly on five unexpected ways to get your energy back and wake up for good - caffeination not necessary. Do you know a woman who doesn’t at least occasionally complain about being tired? I don’t. That’s true in my medical practice, and it’s true in my personal life, too. We’re so accustomed to this shared weariness that we dismiss it like a run-of-the-mill windy day. Many of us see women’s exhaustion as so common, perhaps even unavoidable, that we figure it’s not worth talking about. My feeling is, it shouldn’t be that way and it doesn’t have to be that way, as my new book The Exhaustion Breakthrough will show you. I wrote the book as a guide to help women get to the bottom of their energy crisis and offer strategies for taking long-term steps to reverse it. That said, every little improvement counts, and the more proactive you can be about kicking up your energy, the more empowered you’re likely to feel. Here are 5 tried-and-true ways to pump up your energy when you need a boost most. [olists num=1]

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When Tuesday Is A Monday: 7 Lazy Lunch Ideas We Love

There are days for elaborate bento box lunches, afternoons for pulling off that 'ladies-who-lunch' vibe...and then there are mornings like this one. Avocado toast all the way! Instagrammer Liz Moody of NotCrazyHealthy has lunch ideas for days, and some of them are what she calls "lazy lunches." We're into it. Liz is on the same wavelength as our team when it comes to non-recipe recipes. We're loving these seven ideas for lunches that can be made in a jiff, but are healthy as can be. Let us know what some of your go-to "lazy lunches" are in the comments. Beyond Liz's list, we love constructing open-faced sandwiches, throwing layers of healthy crunchies and fruits we have lying around on to our favorite coconut yogurt, and putting all the greens we can find into a blender with a bottle of Almond Milk. Being a food blogger is a lot of fun, but some days, you're just not in the mood for perfectly plated food with a lengthy list of ingredients - you just want to eat something simple and tasty and move on! This is why I’m a big fan of the lazy lunch: meals that come together quickly and easily, with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry - and they all still taste amazing.

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Take It Outside: A 3-Step Routine To Amp Up Your Run

The long weekend means that most of us are either (a) foregoing the gym for some Memorial Day fun, or (b) cursing the gym for closing early in lieu of some Memorial Day fun! Whichever camp you fall into, there's no reason you can't fit a killer workout in wherever you are, whenever you want. Lifestyle blogger Lauren Gores led us through this outdoor workout that not only involves no equipment whatsoever, it's made up of only three moves total. Perform this sequence three times with 30 seconds of rest in between, and you're done in as much time as it takes to fire up the BBQ... Springtime pushes me to get outdoors more often - the air feels new and the grass seems grateful for more company. Mere minutes spent outdoors, whether in the middle of a busy week or lazy Sunday, always boosts my mood and mentality. When the weather is this good, I push myself to squeeze in more outdoor workouts. My trainer, Mike Alexander, created this park fitness plan for spring - perfect for Memorial Day and all the outdoor celebrations that happen over the long weekend. The following circuit is a full-body workout that doesn’t require any bulky gym equipment. To increase intensity, you can add running, walking or biking between exercises:

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Valleybrink Road’s Scallion and Goat Cheese Frittata

We feature so many incredible people with major food game. Often, we ask them to share recipes with their interviews and features and, from time to time, these killer recipes seem to get lost in the fray. Here's a good example: Barrett Pendergast's goat cheese frittata. We featured this brunchy dish in out coverage of the Mama Circle workshop that happened recently downtown and it's so gorgeous, we're giving it a little more love. If you're cozy at home this Memorial Day, whip up this delicious recipe for a late lunch. If you're travelling, we suggest this frittata with a big green salad as an easy weeknight dinner later in the workweek...

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Make A Salad Date: What To Order At The New Sweetgreen In L.A.

Salad obsession? We get it. The East Coast has been hooked on Sweetgreen for years and, finally, it's L.A.'s turn to get in on the action. We're welcoming Sweetgreen with open arms and have a feeling our greens-loving community will too. The West Hollywood location opened just yesterday and we can already tell it's going to be a hit.  Take some ordering cues from our short list of menu favorites, then grab a friend and spend a sunny afternoon inside the cool new space... [olists num=1]

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Protein Pops: Superfood Avocado Fudge Popsicles

Apparently we've held our expectations for fudgsicles far too low! Going forward, all popsicles will need to live up the gold standard of these nutrient-packed fudge pops by Philosophie. We're obsessed with Philosophie's greens-infused coconut butter and whipping it into a popsicle is almost more than we can handle. Philosophie Mama, Sophie Jaffe is the kind of nutritionist that knows how to get us nourished in the yummiest ways possible. We're giving away a set of Philosophie's Cacao Magic and Green Dream powders below. Get all the details and plan on making these popsicles all summer long. [olists num=1] [olists num=2]

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Get Inspiralized: We’re Spiralizing All The Things!

If there is one kitchen tool that will revolutionize your summer this year, it is this: the veggie spiralizer. We're obsessed with it - and haven't kept that a secret. As far as eating healthy goes, transforming veggies into noodles changes everything! A spiralizer can turn two fresh zucchinis into something akin to fettuccine or vermicelli noodles in two seconds flat. Those raw, spiralized zucchini noodles make this killer pesto salad (the best!) this raw, creamy pasta (life-changing!) and this chic-looking ribbon salad. Bookmark these recipes, share them with your friends and post them to your fridge - we promise they will change your summer. Zucchini ribbon fixations aside, we've recently discovered the cookbook Inspiralized that unfurls a whole new world of ways to eat veggies: carrot spiral and turkey crumble cassarole, dessert parfaits - a whole slew of new ways to get your veggie on! We'll be sharing a recipes from Inspiralized all summer, starting with these tried and true zucchini noodles. This Italian-American version from author Ali Maffucci keeps her true to her roots...

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Prints For Sprints: Carrie Underwood’s Leggings + 8 Other Looks We Love

Feminine and chic with just a little bit of edge, these eight gym essentials are not your grand-mama's floral-prints. This season's fitnesswear is literally in bloom, redefining the floral print in a hip and modern - yet still feminine - way. From the girly girl to the chick who wouldn't be caught dead in pink, we've got a little something for everyone. Here are our top eight picks:

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TCM Editor Obsessions: 6 Essentials We Won’t Travel Without

There are travel essentials and then there are travel essentials. After your bikini, day-to-night dress, and the obligatory travel-chic striped t, pack these six items for an instant health and beauty upgrade for your next trip. Whether you're headed across the globe for a major retreat or across town for a day at the beach, I swear by these six essentials for a little "living well" vacay-style...

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The #10DollarLatte: Snap Up The Luxe Treat From Alfred Coffee

Stumptown coffee. Pressed Juicery almond milk. And a moustache'd coffee cup. Shake those elements together and you have the best thing that ever happened to your caffeine-craving, well-manicured little paws since ever. Alfred Coffee knows what we need - and serves it up so darn stylishly. Whether for the well-heeled crowd hanging around their Melrose shop, the gorgeous, Instagrammable striped tiles at their Brentwood location, or just for the incredible brew (or #AlfredCone !) in cup, we're loving Alfred along with the rest of L.A. To celebrate the first long weekend of the summer, we're kicking off a little #tendollarlatte contest today and giving away $100 worth of creamy, dreamy lattes for the most well-styled cup out there... [olists num=1]

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Superfood Spotlight: Lemongrass

What you need to know: A staple ingredient of Asian fare, lemongrass is far more than just a subtle citrus flavor that's added to soups, curries, and teas. Lemongrass is a widely used medicinal herb, known for its antifungal, antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. It is a tall, perennial grass, which is native to the tropical regions of Asia as well as India, and which is also utilized as a natural pesticide and preservative. Lemongrass contains a wide range of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are thought to relieve pain, reduce a fever, stimulate the uterus and menstrual flow, lower cholesterol and fight nasal congestion. Why you should try it: Lemongrass gains its medicinal properties from a compound called citronella oil. Citronella oil is popularly used in aromatherapy, and is said to help treat and prevent colds, fevers, and headaches, and to offer muscular-pain relief as well. In addition, it may improve mood disorders such as anxiety, and ease menstrual cramps. Citronella has also shown to suppress the growth of fungi species, such as aspergillus, eurotium and penicillium, helping to prevent infection in the colon, urethra, bladder, gastrointestinal tract, prostate and kidneys. Let's get together: Lemongrass is one of our favorite additions to healing soups, especially our Tom Kha made with fresh-pressed green juice. To use, slice off the bottom of the stalk, and peel off the outside drier layers. Then, with a large, wide knife or rolling pin, smash the stalk to soften. It is now ready to prepare for cooking. Another way to enjoy its benefits is by juicing. Lemongrass offers an extra dimension of flavor to juice, especially when paired with dark leafy greens and tropical fruits. Finally, if you're looking to maximize its therapeutic value, grab a bottle of citronella oil and add it to your favorite essential oil diffuser, like this ultrasonic version from Quooz. Get the green tom kha recipe soup infused with plenty of lemongrass here!

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Meet The New Wave Of Instagram Yogis: 8 Body Positive New Follows

Body positive, confidence-boosting, and compassionate to the max: meet the new wave of Instagram yogis reminding us that yoga is about way more than the poses. We're self-proclaimed yoga geeks, and love an impressive handstand or inversion just as much as the next wellness warrior. However, our favorite yogis on social media have that extra special something that transcends poses and reminds us that living well on and off the mat is about being authentic, self-loving, and all-inclusive. Get our your iPhone, open up Instagram, and get ready to meet your eight (well, nine actually!) new om-azing BFFs...

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Punch, Jab, Hook: Why Models Love Boxing (And You Should, Too)

It's usually the new-and-improved workouts, studios, and machines that top the trend charts - think trampoline fitness, super-powered Pilates, and drumming your way to a better bod. But then there are those classics, like yoga or running, that find their way into the spotlight and suddenly become hot all over again! The latest fitness craze to take off doesn't involve anything but a pair of gloves and a punching bag. Yup, boxing is back, and it's attracting a whole new fan base: supermodels. From Karlie Kloss and Gigi Hadid to Kendall Jenner and Adriana Lima, it just takes one glance at the Instagram accounts of the top models to see that boxing is the runway world's fitspiration of choice. Studios like Gotham NYC and Prevail in Los Angeles have become the new fitness hotspots for celeb clientele who'd prefer to punch it out rather than hit the gym. But if you're thinking this is just another fly-by-night trend made famous by long-legged pretty faces, you should probably think again. Turns out, boxing has some surprisingly incredible benefits for the non-supermodel set, too. Here are the top 7 reasons to slip on some gloves and get into the ring...

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Green Goddess Guide: Carla Oates Is The Beauty Chef

It doesn't take much to sell us on the all-natural, whole food "beauty powders." The line between wellness and beauty is thinner than ever and we couldn't be happier about it. Beauty brands are thinking more about overall wellness, wellness brands are thinking more about all-natural beauty and the whole thing is resulting in more of us looking a whole lot more gorgeous! Carla Oates is the lovely lady behind one of our favorite beauty-slash-wellness brands of late, The Beauty Chef. Her products, like Glow inner beauty powder, nourish the body with fermented superfoods that cleanse and balance in a way that ultimately results in glowier skin. Carla's responses to our Green Goddess Guide are fantastic. She reiterates the importance of digestion for all kinds of health and beauty concerns (something we're talking about a lot this week,) sings the praises of dry brushing, and offers up a killer DIY that we can't wait to whip up ourselves... [olists num=1] [olists num=2]

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The Art Of Face Mapping: What Your Face Really Says About Your Health

Come on. We're not teenagers anymore. Enough with the skin woes! But did you know that your breakouts can actually tell you a lot about what's happening inside your body? Start solving your skin problems with a little something called face mapping: exactly where, when, and what kind of blemishes pop up can tell you what the root problem is and help you fix it! Here are our friends at Food Matters with more... You know how to grin and bear it. You probably know how to cover it up. You may even know what you need to do to get your skin back on the healthy track. If you want to say goodbye to your acne for good, however, the next time it shows up, you may want to perk your ears up a bit. We’ve heard that if you listen, your breakouts will tell you what you need to know to stop them from coming back. Map your own breakouts with the below guide. [olists num=1] [olists num=2]

To read more about what each specific kind of breakout can tell you, plus tons of other skin-saving info, visit Food Matters by clicking through here!

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NYC Bite Of The Month: Chalait Iced Matcha

LA's got some pretty sweet eats, but when it comes to chowing down on the latest and greatest foodie finds, NYC's got it going on. Eater Drinks editor and top foodie Kat Odell is our go-to gal when it comes to taking a bite out of The Big Apple - especially since things like cauliflower "steaks" and purple potato doughnuts have our mouths watering all the way on the opposite coast. Each month, we’ve enlisted Kat to scope out the most mind-blowing small bites from around the city (think goat milk coffee and seed crackers with squash tahini spread)...selfishly, of course, so we can live vicariously bite by bite. This month, it's all about the matcha. Chalait is one of Kat's favorite midday pit stops, and after hearing about this dreamy green find, we can understand why! Get all the deets below, and be sure to steal her pro tip on your next visit to the West Village....

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Trust Your Gut: Why Improving Your Digestion Means Better Immunity

The root of almost all chronic diseases starts in your gut. Most of the diseases” being diagnosed in epidemic proportions—such as heart disease, cancer, autoimmune diseases, insomnia, depression, asthma, diabetes, and arthritis— can all be traced back to your injured and irritated gut. 

– Alejandro Junger, M.D.

Digestion might not be water cooler fodder in your office, but in Chalkboard land, it's another story. We're always talking detox, cleansing, fermented foods, colonics and other gut-related topics. And honestly, we're hoping others catch on soon: our digestive systems are directly connected to our immune systems and can be either our greatest ally or our worst enemy when it comes to cancer prevention. Holistic health pro Elissa Goodman digs into the ins and outs of keeping your gut in tip-top shape for the long haul... A lifetime of poor eating, stress and environmental toxins has thrown our guts off balance. Our diet lacks beneficial bacteria that our guts needs. The “bad” bacteria is winning the fight and most of us aren’t doing what it takes to strengthen our “good” bacteria. This is so important, because we have 10x more bacteria than human cells in our body. Our constant exposure to stress, illness, inflammation, antibiotics and the American diet taxes our guts. While your gut is responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients, it’s also the home to 70-80% of your immune system. Without a healthy gut, you can be exposed to bacterial infections, viruses and cancers.

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The Shop Guest: 15 of Haylie Duff’s Top Picks

Are you as obsessed with these kind of lists as we are? We thought so! There's really no better way to find your new favorite "thing" than through lists like these from people you love, admire or trust. And Haylie's list of favorite things is a goodie. Our May Guest, Haylie Duff, has just given birth to her first child, so, as one might imagine, baby Ryan is her absolute favorite thing at this point! Beyond that, this little list of items are what's keeping this new mommy happy, healthy and oh-so-highly functional as a TV host, author, new mom and avid home hostess. Our favorite stand-outs include Sugar Paper stationery, these next-level Artis makeup brushes, and her iPhone case that doubles as a charger - genius.

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A Celebrity Chef’s Most Requested Recipe: Gluten-Free Veggie Fritters

Mikaela Reuben is a private chef for umpteen actors whose names you'd recognize and apparently they all have one thing in common: cravings for these veggie fritters. Mikaela says, "Because these vegetable-dense morsels of goodness are easy to eat on movie sets, yam and zucchini fritters have become a favorite for some of my actor clients. They are a great way to satisfy a snack craving, and they make a wonderful addition to a breakfast with eggs, as a topping on a lunch salad, or as a part of dinner! Yams are rich in fiber and vitamin A, and taste amazing served in this smoky fritter form." We are loving this recipe - and the woman who whipped it up is pretty swell too! Mikaela's approach to nutrition and health-coaching is all about finding super-personalized fits for her clients. She bases menus on nutrient-dense foods and delicious recipes that cut sugar, gluten and dairy without sacrifice. If you're in the market for a new private chef, Mikaela is your girl. For the rest of us, homemade zucchini fritters all around!

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Hidden Agenda: What Happens When Generosity Comes With Rules

Giving gifts to others is a way to show them that you care...but they can also be a sign of something else. Relationship expert Ellie Burrows calls out the sometimes-hidden agenda behind the art of generosity - and the kinds of gifts that are of true value. File me under “giver.” I get high off of generosity. You name it, I love to give it: time, thoughts, money and presents. Especially presents. Historically, I have been very proud of this aspect of my personality. It feels good to give. Ask any of my friends and lovers and they will tell you that generosity is one of my core values. It’s as obvious as my green eyes and brown hair. Someone who is generous of spirit is lauded, and rightfully so. There is so much need in this world; those who can give, absolutely should. But for the first time in my life, I see a major problem with how this particular attribute shows up in my life. And I’m feeling an enormous amount of relief around this discovery. I send people flowers on their birthdays (also sometimes Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and anniversaries). New apartment? Flowers. New job? Flowers. New baby? Flowers. New tooth? Flowers. Totally kidding on the last one, but maybe if it was “real” surgery like wisdom teeth extraction or something that involved stitches, I’m sure you can guess... flowers. While one could argue that the above paragraph sounds like a classic compulsion case, that’s not what is really going on. There’s something much more fascinating at play: There is serious rigidity in my generosity. Rigidity. Generosity. Those words feel almost oxymoronic, don’t they? Somehow through the lens of rigidity, my beloved attribute of generosity all of sudden feels a bit icky, maybe even trite. Every month on The Chalkboard, I post something and call someone out on his or her choices in relationships and love. This month, I’m calling myself out. So here are my cards. These are the contributing factors that lead me to be to be stringent in giving stems. “That’s how I was raised.” (#nurture) That’s the sentence equivalent of a closed door. Think: non-starter, not up for discussion, that’s just the way it is. Inquiry and curiosity need not apply. But I love questions, so I’m going to open that door and walk through it. For better or worse, I grew up in a house where I learned that giving was how one demonstrated love. That deserves further exploration – but not here. Probably best for a small room with a couch and trusted professional. I’m dealing with the need to be liked. (#anxiety) Aren’t we all? Isn’t that why social media is so tremendously successful? We want to be seen. We want to be cherished. But in the case of my flowers, it’s less about approval and more about appreciation. I appreciate someone with flowers and in turn he or she will appreciate me for being thoughtful. Therefore he or she likes me and considers me a good friend. A two-birds one-stone gift - like when a lover gets you lingerie - everyone wins. Friends might not know how much I love them if they don’t have a physical symbol to remind them. (#insecurity, also #projection) Real friendship is rooted in love, which is eternal and intangible. It can’t be made tangible by a bunch of colorful and nice-smelling cells with an infinitely short lifespan. Mic drop. See, it could be argued that I send flowers from fear, not from love. When it comes to interacting with our beloveds, I'm sure we can all relate to a version of these limitations: nurture, anxiety, insecurity and projection. I read The Five Love Languages more than a decade ago. The premise of the book is about learning how you love and how your beloved loves back. Basically you have your own love language, your partner has his or her own love language, and fluency in both is ideal for a harmonious relationship. I liked to be loved through “Words of Affirmation,” and also “Physical Touch.” But I like to love people in my life as if their preference is “Receiving Gifts.” Ridiculous. Who am I to assume everyone wants to be loved in that way? (FYI, the other two languages are “Quality Time” and “Acts of Service.” It’s a great book. Consider reading it. And while we’re on the topic, maybe don’t read it. It’s up to you to decide how you want to love and be loved, free from categorization.) I vehemently believe that life is a dance amidst polarities - light and dark, pleasure and pain, and of course, fear and love. I write about this a lot. Where we fall between extremes tell us a lot about who we are and how we are occurring in our worlds. I'd like to draw your attention to a nugget of wisdom that’s been helpful for me and maybe you will also find it useful. Although I’m not a practitioner, it comes from the Kabbalistic tradition and I think it’s kind of beautiful. On the Tree of Life, kindness is opposite judgment. Although I usually loathe the latter word, in this particular context I like it. This judgment is about boundaries – about ensuring a push/pull in all that we do. If we give without awareness, without clear intentions, without discernment, without boundaries, then we can lose ourselves in our giving. So when it comes generosity, I’m still learning to dance. This week it was a friend’s birthday. A confluence of things like forgetfulness and commitments (also known as being human) lead to the inability to get flowers to her doorstep on her big day. Initially, I was hit with a kind of weight that felt like guilt, but it quickly passed. And then I felt something else. I felt empowered. Empowerment that can only come from a lesson learned. I picked up the phone and I was present, simply wished her a happy birthday and told her I loved her. That kind of love, the real stuff, doesn’t wilt and die so easily.

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Beyond Sunblock: 10 Surprising Products With SPF

Yes, sunblock matters. But we're ready to double down and layer up on our sun protection plan as we head into summer. We know just what to use when it comes to sunscreen, but we're thinking beyond the usual suncare products to hardcore eyewear and even sun-blocking beachwear for summer 2015. Friends Monique Hypes and Anne Reilly founded Mott 50 after battling a bit of sun-related skin trouble themselves. Mott 50 is a line of laid-back clothing with built-in 50 UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) designed to keep your skin protected in everyday life and especially when you're hanging out in the sun. This is not just about covering up - the average white t-shirt has a UPF of just 5! We asked these skincare-minded ladies to share a few of their top sun-protection picks. We love their perfect straw hat and surf-ready bathing suit - and couldn't agree more with their choice for well-protected lips!

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What To Eat After A Workout: 21 Fitness Pros Tell All

Spaghetti squash? Pancakes? This is not what we expected. You know we get high off of raiding our fave health pros' refrigerators and modeling what they eat for breakfast. Coming in at a close third place? Using our favorite fitness pros' tips and tricks to hack our own pre-and-post regimen. If you've ever found yourself at a loss for post-work out snacks, join the club. A girl can only live off of hard-boiled eggs or protein powders for so long. Find out what 21 pros are eating after they've hit it hard... [olists num=1]

Don't see your favorite pick on the list? In the comments, let us know your favorite post-gym snack that we need to try for ourselves!

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Just DIY It: Summer-Ready Succulent Boxes

We're ready to get outside. And stay there. Here's a tip: gather a few friends for a fun afternoon that secretly has them redesigning your outdoor space! Feed them some of these jalapeno cocktails and they'll never be the wiser.  This succulent wall DIY comes from Cherie Marquez of La Fleur Kitchen. She recently hosted a workshop at Communal LA and we're picking up her tips to share with you. Check out more Communal workshops here and then get that garden growing!  Living walls help to produce more oxygen in your space​ just like any other plant but also naturally removes the toxins in the air we breathe. Its also a great focal point and quite the conversation starter while entertaining guests in your home or having clients come to your business. Living walls are fairly easy to create once you have all the materials, all it requires is patience. To create your living garden, start off small and work your way up to a bigger piece... Step 1: Create your box The most common way for beginners is to build their own out of an old vintage wooden frame. With unused wood from your home or from your local reclaimed lumber yard, use scraps to build out from the back of your frame to create a shadow box effect about 2" - 3" deep. Do not fasten to the frame just yet. Cut a piece of chicken wire and weed guard (found at your local gardening and hardware store lightly bigger than the opening of your shadow box and staple that between your frame and shadow box. Fill with 2 parts cactus mix and 1 part potting soil. Now attach the shadow box to the frame. Now close the back of your shadow box with a thin piece of plywood. Here are the layers of your box: Layer 1: vintage frame Layer 2: chicken wire Layer 3:  weed guard Layer 4: 2" - 3" shadow box (filled with soil) Layer 5: back cover Step 2: Flip Your Frame Flip your frame so that the shadow box is down and you're looking at your frame. Now you're ready to design your living art piece. With aquarium tweezers (found at your local pet store), punch holes in the weed guard to make an opening for your succulent cuttings. Place them throughout, creating the design you want. Keep in mind they will grow, so leave some space in between. Once you have all your succulent cuttings in place, you can surround them with moss. This will also help keep the moisture in since you won't be watering them very often. Step 3: LAY IT FLAT Let the roots take in! Lay it flat for a few weeks, depending on the size and the cuttings. Water it with a garden hose on the mist setting, 1 - 2 times a week in the beginning. Laying it flat for 2-4 weeks is ideal. You can slowly start to train it to go vertical by propping it up at an angle slowly each week. Once the roots have taken and your living wall is ready to go vertical, you are ready to hang it. Step 4: Show it off Invite some friends over for a little get-together and I bet someone notices your beautiful living art piece. Additional tips: - Water on mist control. On hotter days during the summer, if you feel it needs a bit more watering then do so, just don't over-water. - Be creative and explore other options on your next living-wall base, there are often many different ways. - Experiment with various plants too, just keep in mind where you want your piece to end up, whether that’s inside or outside, direct sun, partial sun or shade. The options are endless.

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Class In Session With Cassey Ho of Blogilates

Cassey Ho is the OG of the online fitness revolution we've been having in the last few years - but she's definitely not your typical fitness star. Since 2009, the Pilates pro and fitness trainer been sharing workouts, tips, and inspiration via her brand and blog, both aptly named Blogilates. Her YouTube following is well over the 2 million mark, and she's been named the second most influential online fitness professional in the country (only second to Jillian Michaels, nbd). And her brand-new book, Hot Body Year-Round, is already a bestseller. But Cassey is more than just a fitness instructor or online trainer. Sure, she creates weekly workout videos and monthly exercise calendars, and her activewear game is on point (thanks to her newly launched BODYPOP Active line, which she created and designed) but she does it in a way that is unquestionably unique - making her videos refreshingly playful and fun, often times using current pop hits as the soundtrack. In the last few years, Cassey (and Blogilates) has inspired tens of thousands of girls and women around the globe to live a life of wellness that works on their own terms, due in no small part to Cassey's openness and genuinely supportive attitude. She's not just all squats and lunges - she shares her personal life, her ups and downs (check out her viral video combatting cyber bullying), and gives her clan of POPsters not only a trainer, but a friend. Read below to learn Cassey's inspiring outlook on fitness, her surprising go-to post-workout fuel, and the mantra she loves when it comes to reaching your goals. Meet your new workout buddy:  

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Superfood Spotlight: He Shou Wu

You can't have "superfoods" without the word "super." We're constantly oohing and ahhing over the nutritional powerhouses that come across our desks - and recently, the most super of them all have been the black and gold bottles from Sun Potion filled with what they call ”transformational foods.” These supercharged superfoods boast ingredients like tonic herbs, mushrooms, medicinal plants...the list goes on! Last month, brand founders Scott and Nitsa gave us the scoop on ashitaba (plus a cinnamony "beauty potion" we've been whipping up in lieu of our normal lattes!). This month, we're learning about the three little words that make a huge difference in the way your body functions: He Shou Wu. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: He Shou Wu has a rich history of use as an anti-aging, blood-building, beauty and rejuvenation food. The prepared extract of the tuber (polygonum multiflorum) is considered a tonic for the blood, hair, skin, nervous system, sexual center and spirit. He Shou Wu may support healthy immune function, energy levels and graceful aging. WHY YOU SHOULD TRY IT: This plant is deeply nourishing and rejuvenative. He Shou Wu is considered a kidney jing tonic - kidneys being the battery packs of the body and jing being the primary essence in Oriental medicine. For the modern lifestyle (especially those of us who live in an urban environment or work in the digital world!) our jing is often depleted and this herb helps to replenish it by tonifying the kidneys and liver and strengthening their cleansing action. On an external level, the root extract is reputed to strengthen the nails and restore natural hair color; He Shou Wu translates literally as "Mr. He's Black Hair." He Shou Wu is an excellent source of iron and zinc and is believed to raise the SOD (super oxide dismutase) levels in the body, which assist in clearing free radicals from the system. LET'S GET TOGETHER: The simplest way to take He Shou Wu is to place half a teaspoon in a glass of warm water or tea. As with all the tonic herbs, it is most effective if consumed in small, regular doses over a lifetime. For daily use, it is important to use a prepared, powdered extract of the herb from a source that is organically grown - or even better - harvested in the wild without exposure to contaminants. He Shou Wu makes an excellent addition to teas, elixirs smoothies, nut milk potions, raw chocolate (like the ganache recipe below) - even coffee!

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Bowl + Spoon: The Sprouted Kitchen’s Quinoa Salad Recipe

They're not just for soup anymore: there's something about eating from a bowl that makes any meal more fun. From smoothies to soba noodles, we feel like a kid every time we ditch plates and cups and go for the bowls (maybe it's the idea that we can throw pretty much anything together, tack "bowl" onto the title, and deem it a culinary masterpiece). The Sprouted Kitchen, the food blog we love to stalk on Instagram and beyond, has taken our bowl obsession to another level with their new cookbook, The Sprouted Kitchen Bowl and Spoon - a collection of simple, healthy meals the way we all love to eat them: in a bowl. Invite a couple of friends over to the house for a pre-summer gathering and whip up this well-balanced, nutrient-dense quinoa bowl recipe for the crowd. No plates allowed. In the summer, I try not to spend as much time in the kitchen prepping; I lean toward meals that are quick and light. The goal is to make a few things in bulk that will keep for a few days and that I can throw together for easy meals. This salad packs up well for beach days or picnics, and is just as great with a couple of fried eggs on top for brunch. The simplicity beckons you to use fresh summer corn and tomatoes. While it’s a simple crowd-pleasing (vegetarian, gluten-free) dish for dinner al fresco with friends, the fact that both the quinoa and kale can hold up dressed for a few days make it a lovely dish to keep on hand for quick meals. I use a 1 to 1.5 ratio of quinoa to water here because I like it on the al dente side for salads. This leaves you with individual grains as opposed to mush. If you find yours in need of a bit more liquid, just add a couple more tablespoons. I bake the tomatoes to hover somewhere between oven-dried and fresh. I like the bits of juice and also the concentrated sweetness that the oven imparts to these summer gems. Leave them raw if you’re in a hurry, but baked, they make the salad special if you have the time.

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Camille Styles’ 20 Party-Ready Pantry Staples for the Avid Hostess

It's Friday afternoon, and you just decided you're in a hostess-y mood. And so you invite a group of besties over for happy hour and dinner at your place...then panic getting your grocery list together. Entertaining should be fun and easy, allowing you to focus on great conversation and belly laughs. For the avid hostess who never passes up an opportunity to entertain guests, lifestyle blogger and party stylist Camille Styles is about to change your life. To avoid the afternoon grocery rush and kitchen frenzy, we've asked Camille for her top pantry staples to have on hand for a party waiting to happen. Grab a copy of her new book, Camille Styles Entertaining, that's filled with ideas for stylish, carefree gatherings for any occasion - then get your pantry ready to party! My favorite kind of entertaining is the laid-back, no-fuss variety - inviting a few friends over for dinner, opening a bottle of wine while I put together a few simple but delicious dishes, and sitting down to enjoy the meal with my friends, feeling neither worn out nor frazzled. Creating such an easygoing atmosphere is the direct result of preparation on the front end, and the extra effort to get organized pays dividends come party time. One of the greatest tools a prepared hostess can have in her arsenal is a well-stocked pantry. It gives me peace of mind to know that if last-minute guests stop by for drinks or even dinner, I can rustle up something scrumptious. And if the idea of hosting a dinner party after a demanding workday makes you break out in hives, just imagine that your kitchen is so well stocked that all you need from the grocery store on the way home is a few salmon fillets and veggies for a salad. So what are the items I reach for constantly, the ones I could never live without in my kitchen? Garlic, olive oil, herbes de Provence - they’re standbys that I reach for on an almost-daily basis and that never let me down. But there’s also a new guard rising up in my kitchen, ingredients like Maldon sea salt and fish sauce that are fairly recent yet equally essential additions to my pantry shelves. Here are a handful of the items that are fundamental to my cooking, both for multi-course dinner parties and weeknight family meals.

CAmille Styles top 20 party-ready pantry staples

• garlic
• lemons 
• sriracha sauce 
• nuts and seeds 
• Maldon sea salt 
• herbes de Provence 
• extra-virgin olive oil 
• balsamic vinegar 
• maple syrup 
• Cerignola olives 
• red pepper flakes 
• dijon mustard 
• chickpeas and other beans 
• raw honey 
• dried fruit 
• fresh herbs 
• cheese 
• eggs 
• avocados 
• Guittard chocolate waffers

Can someone stock our pantry with all the above please? Get all our favorite entertaining tips and recipes here! 

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It’s A Girl: Congratulations To Our Guest Editor Haylie Duff

Congratulations are in order! We're all a flutter here at The Chalkboard Mag HQ with the news that our May Guest Editor, Haylie Duff and her fiancé Matt Rosenberg have welcomed their first child into the world! Baby girl Ryan was born last night Monday, May 11 in Los Angeles, CA. We hear that both mom and baby are doing great and that Haylie and Matt are thrilled to finally meet their baby girl and become a family of three. What a Mother's Day week! More on Haylie's baby shower and healthy habits here! 

Haylie Duff baby

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Eat For Beauty: 8 Supplements + Elixirs For Better Skin

Eat for beauty. But supplement for beauty too! Here are eight incredible powders, pills and other elixirs that live somewhere in between food and supplements. We love all eight for for stronger, glowier skin, better circulation, more balanced hormones, deep nourishment and daily cleansing. Get pretty from the inside...

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