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Watermelon Arugula Mint Salad with Feta Cheese
When we say “no-cook” we mean it. Try this easy summer salad that takes only 15 minutes to prepare. Bon appetit! 😋 INGREDIENTS: 5 cups of chilled chopped watermelon 3 cups of arugula Juice from 1 lime ¼ cup of feta handful of mint PREPARATION: Start by chopping the 5 cups of watermelon and placing into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the arugula and lime juice. Stir until well combined. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with feta and mint to garnish. Serve! Read the full recipe
Dopamine Detoxing: A Tech Bro Fad or the Secret to Wellness in the Age of Doom Scrolling?
Dopamine detoxing is the sensory deprivation trend that techies in need of a digital detox swear by. We dug in to the evidence to learn more. Read our findings:
Manifestation: Separating the BS from the Benefits
Let’s get down to business— is manifestation bs? If you are looking to improve your mindset or achieve an ambitious goal, “manifestation” may indeed help you get there: not because it’s putting you in touch with some mystical inner fabric of the space-time continuum, but because it's putting you in touch with your own inner strength. Read more about the science behind manifestation
The 17 Best Summer Recipes: A Definitive Guide to Al Fresco Dining
Make your pasta salad a touch more refined but just as easy to pull together by focusing on complementary ingredients. This green pasta salad is chromatically unified, with peas, lettuce, and herbs. A touch of flavorful feta, and dinner's ready! Read OA’s list of the 17 best summer recipes & tips to dining al fresco.
All of us need to realize the only environmentally friendly kind of plastic is NO plastic at all.
Thank you to @plasticfreemermaid for spreading so much awareness about this important topic! 🌎❤️
Kick Up the Lunchtime Heat with This Spicy Mango Asian Salad
Mangoes are in season and ours are going straight into this spicy Asian slaw for lunch this week. (There's no booze as with our melon soup, but there IS plenty of heat to give you a heady buzz.)
Watermelon Arugula Mint Salad with Feta Cheese
It’s the surprisingly satisfying blend of bursting, juicy watermelon and tangy, fresh feta cheese that makes this salad work so well. Arugula and mint provide some necessary contrasting bite, and lime elevates the entire flavor profile of the dish. You’ll be hooked. 😋
Sparkling Melon Soup with Mint [Just 5 Ingredients, Video]
Boozy soup. Soupy booze? We’re not sure, but we do know it’s nutritious, delicious, and...er, effective. 🍉 ☀️ INGREDIENTS: 1 - 4 pound melon, chilled 2 tablespoons of lime juice 1 - 2 tablespoons of mint (or your favorite fresh herb), roughly chopped ½ cup of chilled sparkling wine like Prosecco Pinch of sea salt Check out the full recipe for a step by step guide to preparation:
Foods That Make You Go ZING ⚡️
Sometimes it feels like no matter how long you sleep, how short you sleep, how much coffee you drink (or don’t drink), YOU’RE ALWAYS TIRED. Us too. Especially when it comes to the 3pm slump when nothing sounds better than a midday nap on the couch. Well, thanks to science, there is evidence that your energy lack can be remedied by changing up your meals. Yay for new foods and not having to brew yet another cup of coffee! Learn how to energize your body at every meal ⚡️
Pack Nutrients into Your Daily Serving of Veggies with This Unexpected Plant 🌼
Much like mom jeans and platform sandals, dandelions used to be cool. And they’re about to be cool again. The tough-AF plant can take up residence pretty much anywhere, which is bad news for golf courses but great news for environmentally conscious humans looking to get their hands on more nutritious, whole foods. Read about the health benefits of dandelions 🌼
Seasonal August Produce is Here 🌱
Not only does eating seasonal produce deliver more nutritional benefits and less of an environmental impact, but it also tastes one thousand times better. This month you can look forward to succulent papaya, crisp pears, and more. Save this pin for the next time you shop! ✅
Sweet Sorbet Recipe With Just 3 Ingredients!
Fruit, a touch of sugar, water. That’s all you need for this simple 3 ingredient summer sorbet. 🍓🌞
You want your cooking on (smoke) point.
Where there's smoke, there's fryer? Learn what pro chefs know with our detailed guide to cooking oils and smoke points.
Travel Abroad without Leaving Home This Summer with Homemade Paella
Paella is a classic Valencian specialty that’s positively perfect this time of year. This dish turns any meal into a special occasion, and it's perfect for feeding a crowd (accompanied by, porque no, some delicious sustainable wine). It's also notably a favorite of our founder and resident chef, Laura Klein, who first encountered it in Nerja, Spain, and has treasured it as a special dish ever since. Get Laura's personal tips for the ultimate summer paella.
Introducing our new Sparkling Kombucha Spritzer 🍷✨
For everyone who’s feeling a little bad & boochy this weekend... INGREDIENTS: 1 bottle chilled white wine such as Pinot Grigio16 ounces kombucha flavor of your choiceSqueeze of fresh lemon½ cup seasonal fruit (berries peaches, citrus, etc.) PREPARATION: Combine all kombucha cocktail ingredients into a large glass pitcher or Mason jar. Stir well to combine. Serve spritzer garnished with a few pieces of seasonal fruit in the glass. Enjoy Check out the full recipe: