Almond Cake with Strawberries

I served this at a dinner party and have not been able to stop craving it. Simple and addictive.Adapted from Tasting Table Spring Dinner party.INGREDIENTSThe strawberries1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered2 tablespoons sugar1½ teaspoons lemon juiceAlmond cake1½ cups sugar8 ounces almond paste1 cup flour, plus 1 tablespoon for dusting the pan1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, cubed, plus 1 …

Our new Space

We opened our doors at 12427 Ventura in December of 1998. My oldest daughter was small enough to fit in a drawer so the decision to move was bitter sweet. But, it was time. We were busting at the seams and needed new blood. We started looking in August of last year. When we found this new location, it was …

Hiking in Utah

from Jenny – Just got back from my vacation in Utah where I went to meet up with family and just relax. Everyday was hot and beautiful and drier than I ever would have imagined. LA is a rainforest compared to this! Pictures above are from a long hike in the Alpine Lakes that ended up at Paradise Lake that …

Three Hidden Ways Wheat Makes You Fat

By MARK HYMAN, MD Gluten free is hot these days. There are books and websites, restaurants with gluten free menus, and grocery stores with hundreds of new gluten free food products on the shelf. Is this a fad, or a reflection of response to a real problem? Yes, gluten is a real problem. But the problem is not just gluten. …

6 Ideas to Beat the Heat from Real Simple

By Adam Bluestein and Allegra MuzzilloBaby, it’s hot outside―and inside, too. Here, no-sweat ways to cool off. Dress right. Wear one of the widely available synthetic fabrics designed to wick away sweat and that sticky feeling they’re not just for athletes anymore. If you prefer cotton, make it thin, light colored, and, most of all, loose. “The best thing is …

Pilates Day May 7, 2011

Well, it was the first time we celebrated International Pilates Day here at Bodies in Balance and what a day it was.. Started by Pilates Method Alliance, the second Saturday in May is set aside to raise awareness of the Pilates method and to bring this dynamic exercise to the public. We started with a mat class at Beeman Park. …

Dr. Caty – On a Personal note

I wanted to share a picture of an Australian coastline. This was taken in Queensland at a place called the Sunshine Coast. This is one of the greatest surfing beaches in the world. I spent some time in March in Australia as I have family there and will, on occasion, be asked to work with the community and a few …