Recently, Bonnie Stephens of Centreville has published a new book of edible, kid-friendly yoga creations, YUMMY YOGA. The book is a Best-Seller on the Amazon Children's Fitness books list. It was written in collaboration with best-selling author Joy Bauer, NBC TV's Today Show nutrition expert.
Bonnie Stephens and Joy Bauer at the book-signing event.
According to www.connectionnewspapers.com, "YUMMY YOGA is a colorful collection of fold-out pages, with whimsical food "yogis" made out of edible items, primarily fruits, and vegetables. Children of all ages are encouraged to try to copy the poses and tackle the kid-friendly recipes that accompany each pose. One of the most popular recipes is HOLY BROCCOMOLE, a guacamole recipe that incorporates avocado, lime, tomatoes and secret healthy ingredient, broccoli. The accompanying pose for the broccomole is the "triangle," a sideways twisting yoga pose, also on the book cover."
Stephens says, "Working with food under studio conditions can be challenging. Food can dry out, oxidize and turn brown, or even just-juice its way right out of the pose. It's been a grand experiment with dental floss, straight pins, skewers, tape, and occasional superglue. But it has been a lot of fun."
As per www.connectionnewspapers.com, "Other recipes in the book have delightful names such as Power Pops, One-In-A-Melon Fruit Kebabs, and Swell Shells and Super Spears. Kid-friendly recipes also encourage kids to try items they might not normally eat, such as eggplant, artichoke, and leeks. Stephens and Bauer experimented with fruits and vegetables to find the right combination of foods that can also double as stand-alone yoga sculptures, for the most visual appeal."
Maryam N. is a Senior Writer at Nesbitt Realty. She is an expert on Fairfax County. Maryam has also worked previously as a geologist. She is a foodie and enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants.
