Manduu Fitness: The 21st Century WorkoutBy Sandi Butler HughesPhotos courtesy of Manduu AmericaTechnology has advanced almost every aspect of everyday life. Now, technology is changing the fitness industry with the introduction of Manduu. Manduu utilizes electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to create a workout experience that is effective, fast, and easy. The entire Manduu process is unlike any other traditional fitness …
In the Kitchen with: Carmen Bond
When the owner of a premiere home and gift store prepares for the holiday season, she starts early and she has a collection of magnificent pieces for celebrating the season. For Carmen Bond, owner of Social: A Shop for Gracious Living, she began her holidays with a fresh start including new decor, tableware, and new recipes while keeping with meaningful family traditions from her Christmas past. “This is a new beginning. Out with the old, and in with the new!,” Carmen smiles with a wink. This will most likely be her last year to spend Christmas in her home of 21 years – it is going on the market (at press time, it was not officially listed). She is looking forward to the holidays, and one last celebration in her home surrounded by her children, their spouses, her new beau Nash, plus a multitude of family and friends. Part of her celebration transformation will include all her new, favorite finds, many of them from where else, Social. Drinks will be served in new barware by Artel. For more formal dinner gatherings, her table will be set with Sasha Nicholas (locally available exclusively at Social), and for a casual evening in, she will be using her new place settings from Montes Doggett and Vietri.
Holidays, On The Side
Holidays, On the SidePhotography by Mark O. RamirezSide dishes can make the holiday turkey or ham extra-special, making the gathering around the table extra-memorable. Try these twists on classic favorites for your food-centric-celebrations this season!SALUD! AT WHOLE FOODS POPLAR AVENUECast Iron Vegan Sage Cornbread2 tablespoons ground flax seeds 6 tablespoons boiling water 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cornmeal 1⁄4 cup …
The Orpheum Soiree: A Whimsical Night Inspired by Willie Wonka
When Charlie found a Golden Ticket in the classic tale Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, he is transported into the fanciful world of Willy Wonka. Guests at this year’s annual Orpheum Soiree will experience a magical evening of delectable dishes, specialty cocktails, and fantastical fun on Friday, November 15.
No Tricks All Treats!
Photography by Mark O. RamirezBLEU Restaurant & LoungeSweet Potato Mousse Cup 6 ounces chocolate cup 6 ounces sweet potato mousse 2 praline candies 2 shortbread cookies 2 ounces caramel sauce 1 ounce crushed candied pecans Sweet Potato Mousse 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, divided 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract …
The Bluff City Welcomes Bluff City Law
Memphians have been spotting Bluff City Law filming around town for several weeks now, and this month, we will get to see the series premiere on NBC with Memphis in a starring role along with Jimmy Smits and Caitlin McGee!
Culinary Philanthropy: Memphis Food & Wine Festival
Exquisite cuisine and magnificent wine are certainly major components of the third installment of the Memphis Food & Wine Festival (MFWF), but the heart of this spectacular event is FedExFamilyHouse (FEFH). It costs more than $2 million dollars annually to operate FEFH, and Sherry Chimenti, along with the handful of MFWF founders, saw that need as an opportunity to give back. “The moment we agreed Memphis was starving for a first-class food and wine festival, it was an immediate and unanimous decision to benefit this compassionate local charity.” Since the Festival’s inception in 2016, they have presented two festivals and four wine dinners. But more importantly, they have donated over $225,000 to FEFH.
Summer Catch
Summer is synonymous with seafood, whether you’re on the coast or in your own backyard. 4Memphis culinary partners “shell out” some fresh catch recipes, for these dog days of summer!
Shining Brightly in the Edge District
When Orion Federal Credit Union began the search to relocate their corporate headquarters, it was about more than just a new facility – it was also about
supporting the Memphis community. After exploring and assessing options citywide,
they decided on the former Wonder Bread bakery building, and with this move, they became an anchor tenant in what might have been a forgotten, deserted area of the city core.