Morris/Essex Health & Life - April 2018

Up Thai

This Morris plains eatery is a new dine-in hotspot. No run-of-the-mill menu here.

A Healthy Dose

With ingredients that soothe a sore throat and boost immunity, this infectious cocktail might be just what the doctor ordered.

Taste the Rainbow

And no, we're not talking candy. With its vibrant mix of colors and hefty dose of nutrients, rainbow chard will brighten your health.

Pasta-Bilites

With lots of healthy vegetables, nuts and beans, these vegan dishes pack quite a nutritional punch. Plus, they have so much flavor, you won't be missing meat!

Pasta-Bilites

With lots of healthy vegetables, nuts and beans, these vegan dishes pack quite a nutritional punch. Plus, they have so much flavor, you won't be missing meat!

Destination Design

Four local designers disclose the faraway places that have inspired them— and why.

Rough Stuff

Tough terrain stood in the way of a Montclair mansion's luxury pool project but the results prove: Where there's a will, there's a way.

Color it Modern

An open design and bold hues give a Short Hills colonial an up-to-date feel.

Shine On!

No matter how you style it, a little sparkle can go a long way.

Coming Up Roses

With alluring accessories like these, the future of this golden hue has never been rosier.

Purple Reign

Catch some ultra violet (the shade, not the rays) for a cool look this season —the color of royalty is the year's hottest hue.

Extra, Extra!

A few well-chosen accessories can boost your look to the next level. Yes, details do matter.

Tee Time

Grab your clubs and gear up for a day of golfing—Morris and Essex counties’ public golf courses are now open for the 2018 season. You can learn more about the courses and reserve playing time at monmouthcountyparks.com. P.S.—Both counties’ park systems recommend calling your desired course ahead of time for daily playing and weather conditions.

Kudos

Four Essex County teachers—each based in Newark schools— were among the 35 educators to win a $5,000 scholarship from the NJ Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) in Trenton. CTL helped the teachers earn certification in physics so that students have as many science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) role models as possible. The four Essex winners are:

Uncork & Unwind

Wine aficionados have extra reason to raise their glass this spring: May 25 is National Wine Day. Since the special “holiday” falls on a Friday, why not start your weekend with happy hour at a local wine bar? Here are some of our faves:

In Bloom

April showers bring May flowers, and with plenty of plants and trees beginning to bloom in Morris and Essex’s public gardens, we’ve compiled a list of the most beautiful local spots:

Let's Get Physical

Physical therapy can help your body get back to doing the things you need to do daily—with less pain.