Brenda and  I both enjoy spas as well as their respective cuisines. We decided to provide some delicious examples in this months column on Big Blend Magazine.

We’ve included the following recipes:

Recipes:
Blood Orange Bubbly (or Mimosa)
Ixtapan Spa Hotel Chicken Tacos
Rancho La Puerta’s Shrimp Enchiladas with Picante Sauce
Miraval’s Angus Beef Filet Mignon with Roma Tomato, Basil & Shallot Salad
Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa’s Chocolate Ice Cream
Facial Dessert – Organic Food Facial from Ixtapan Spa Hotel (Do not eat)

We hope you enjoy this as much as we do.

Maralyn D. Hill and Brenda C. Hill
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Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.