Yara’s Table Fresh Pumpkin Soup* Sip the flavor of fall and get a healthy boost from vitamins A, C, E, B5, potassium and magnesium in each velvety spoonful. Bonus: it’s both vegan and gluten-free! • 3 cups homemade vegetable stock* • 1 small fresh pumpkin • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra
• 3 cups water
• 1 small leek, sliced thinly
• 1 sprig each fresh rosemary & thyme
• 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• Sea salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 1 clove garlic, crushed Preheat oven to 350° F. Cut pumpkin into quarters and remove the seeds. Lightly brush with olive oil and bake on tray 25-30 minutes. Once cool, remove flesh from the rind and cut into cubes. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. Sauté sliced leek for about 1 minute; add cubed sweet potato and sauté for another 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable stock and water. Stir and bring to a boil over medium high heat; add 2 cups of cubed pumpkin and reduce to a simmer. Add your herbs and simmer all ingredients together until the pumpkin and sweet potatoes are tender. Remove the herbs and add a pinch of salt. Blend soup until it reaches a thick, smooth consistency. Enjoy! * See my recipe at www.femrouge.com
No Men Allowed Save Your Falling Arches If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then the eyebrows are surely the curtains! These important arches are often the way we express our feelings, so it’s only natural that we would worry when they thin out. What can I do to prevent it naturally? • There are three miracle oils that, when applied nightly, can help your brows fill in faster: castor oil, almond oil, and good quality olive oil. • Reduce plucking in this sensitive area, because the more you pluck the slower they come back. What if my brows are already gone? • First, visit your dermatologist for a prescription of Latisse, the miracle eyelash growth serum that also works wonders for eyebrows. • In the meantime, pick up a quality eyebrow pencil. Choose the right color and use it to fill in where the hair is still sparse, but apply the less is more principle. • After 6 months, if your natural brows grow in but you’re still not satisfied, go for permanent makeup from a trusted esthetician. It should be drawn in pencil first to confirm that you like the shape, and the color should be chosen to suit your face.
On the Move Paris, France We all love Paris in the springtime, but how about a très chic Parisian holiday in December? Bring your most fashionable trench coat and a timeless French scarf, because temperatures will be in the 40’s as you stroll the Champs Elysees back to your luxurious room at the Four Seasons Hotel George V. Soak up the history of French cuisine at Maxim’s, the famed fine dining destination overlooking the Seine River and the Eiffel Tower. Enjoy a glass (or two) of Bordeaux: Chateau Lafite and Chateau Latour are two of the most famous wines from the region. In the morning, walk into any bakery for an authentic breakfast of croissant or baguette and a café au lait (latte). For lunch along the
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river, stop in Le Voltaire for traditional favorites like Coq au Vin and Ratatouille. Enjoy the fireworks at the Eiffel Tower on New Year’s Eve for an unforgettable experience!
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