by Tara Stiles | Nov 30, 2015 | News, Blog, Be
I've always aspired to be someone who does and says the same thing. I think it's important to take a good look at how you're living, and make sure it lines up with your ideals. I've been looking at my Strala studio in New York, and how I spend my time here, and something became pretty clear. I love connecting with people! And I feel like I'm most valuable when I'm helping people directly. At the same time, as Strala has grown so much, I see myself spending more and more time managing people, and working through the administrative… 
by Tara Stiles | Nov 1, 2015 | Blog, Recipes
Mother Mary! Every once in a while I order tomato juice on an airplane because somehow it seems like the right thing to do when at 30,000 feet. Each time I drink a can of the slightly processed stuff my imagination wanders about how I can improve this classic in y own kitchen. Back on land, I started experimenting, tossing in spices and veggies. With the help of a few surprise ingredients I landed on a staple that has me drinking up the tomato goodness. Happy Brunching! Recipe from Make Your Own Rules Cookbook. Pre-order your copy & get Chill… 
by Tara Stiles | Oct 31, 2015 | Blog
I love spending time in Japan. From wandering the streets taking in the mix of zen with a super packed city, to having a artiscic feast observing the super fantastic harajuku kids, to the understated customary interactions around respect, and of course the simple, fresh, unique cuisine, I hope to visit many more times in the future. I love enjoying hot soups from Japan any time of day and went on a quest to continue that routine back home in NYC. It's a little tricky to order miso for breakfast in SOHO at the local juice bar and the soup places… 
by Tara Stiles | Oct 28, 2015 | Blog, Recipes
Last night was a guacamole revolution. I was pretty confident about this home invented recipe included in my new book Make Your Own Rules Cookbook, but having only shared it with a few friends and family, I had no idea it would be THIS well received at last night's pre-launch celebration. Our good friend, Jason Wachob, CEO of mindbodygreen and certified guac critic, said it's his favorite guac EVER. It's a good cookbook launch party when all the food is gone before the night is over. The gang gobbled up my olive guac, lazy pad thai, vieques salad, apango tango… by Tara Stiles | Oct 27, 2015 | News, Blog, Workshops
Hi Everybody! I'm excited to celebrate the launch date of Make Your Own Rules Cookbook, my all-new collection of healthy, easy, and great-tasting recipes from travels around the world. Please join me for class and celebration here at the Strala home base! Where: Strala Home Base, at 632 Broadway, between Houston and Bleecker, on the 6th Floor When: Tuesday November 3. Doors open at 6pm, class begins at 6:30pm, and talk + hangout begins at 8pm! Please note that class is first-come first-serve, so arrive early to assure your spot. If you miss class, just join us for the…