by niccolapiccola | Jan 17, 2014 | Camping, Quick dinner ideas, slow cooking, soups, yoga
There’s nothing like a good ole camping trip to Big Sur to restore, rejuvenate and revive the spirit! What a relaxing four days we spent winter #glamping it up at Fernwood, as per usual. We brought some lovely bottles of wine with us to enjoy...
by niccolapiccola | Dec 20, 2013 | Baked goodies, Desserts and Yum Yums, holiday food, yoga
It’s the weekend before Christmas already! Where does the time go? My students have been showering me with holiday cards and gifts and my tree isn’t looking so desolate underneath anymore! I’m really thankful for all of them and just how much they...
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 7, 2013 | Baked goodies, Desserts and Yum Yums, yoga
This yogi took some time away from the kitchen yesterday for some much needed R&R in Santa Barbara in the form of shopping, lunch, and more shopping! My student/friend Elizabeth (from Illinois!!!) and I headed down to SB with two stops in mind- LuLuLemon and...
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 24, 2013 | animals and such, Baked goodies, Desserts and Yum Yums, yoga
What a Game One last night! Boston is strong! Told you! I’ve been so bummed out about my twisted ankle, that the game last night was exactly what I needed to take my attention off of it. I can’t for the life of me think of what I did, and this has happened...
