by niccolapiccola | Jan 22, 2014 | books, soups
I can’t stand talking and listening to other people talk about the weather. It’s a total pet peeve of mine. When I lived in Chicago, people moaned and groaned all winter long about how they couldn’t go outside, that the temperatures were below zero,...
by niccolapiccola | Nov 22, 2013 | books, yoga
As Thanksgiving nears, I always become more aware of those around me whom I am most grateful for, since I’m not in Chicago or Rhode Island with my family this holiday (again!) and I don’t want be a pair of sad pants. Obviously my husband, dogs and friends...
by niccolapiccola | Nov 13, 2013 | books, food, salads
What a productive day I’ve had thus far and it’s not even two o’clock yet! This morning, I taught my 6:15 a.m. class at Harmony House, took in a spin class, slipped in some Ashtanga, visited the library, and then I bolted for the Farmer’s...
by niccolapiccola | Oct 27, 2013 | Baked goodies, beverages, books, Desserts and Yum Yums
Yesterday’s book club at my house was such a success! I had the pleasure of hosting 10 lovely ladies to discuss the book “Wild,” by Cheryl Strayed, while we snacked on ridiculously good cupcakes that Elizabeth brought and stayed warm outside sipping...
by niccolapiccola | Oct 25, 2013 | books, yoga
What is Beyond Yoga you ask? I have no clue, but I love that brand of yoga pants! Haha! Students (thanks Elizabeth!) have been asking me to suggest my favorite yoga books, beyond Patanjali’s Sutras, that are very hard for most students, never mind non-yoga...
by niccolapiccola | Oct 13, 2013 | Baked goodies, books, Desserts and Yum Yums
Growing up in Rhode Island, one of my favorite summer activities to do with my Ma, besides a beach day at Sand Hill Cove, was a trip to the library to collect stacks of books that I would savor over once home and in my bedroom! The Warwick Public Library, where we...
