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The fa mously a loof, reclusive Georg ia was deeply sm itten w ith New Mex ico. The preferences often change over time. Several clients have voiced surprise over trying her cauliflower, for instance, and realizing that when prepared the right way, it can be quite tasty. Jenn loves revelations like this and enjoys introducing folks to new foods or unique preparations. We sampled the Pulled Pork with Fajita Noodles, Chicken Adobo with Roasted Beets, Pesto Chicken with Broccoli, Taco Casserole and Turkey Stir Fry. Our top pick was definitely the chicken dish. And the stir fry even received the stamp of approval from a 10-year-old palate (as did the chocolate chip cookies). While Above the Grain isn't the least expensive option out there, it certainly fits the bill when it comes to ease, convenience and nutrition. The majority of Jenn's clients are families, and the best compliments she has gotten so far are from busy moms and dads who thank her for giving them more time to spend with their loved ones. Continued om page 68 Continued om page 17 WOMEN IN HISTORY Georgia As powerful as her love affair with Alfred Stieglitz was, the passion Georgia O'Keeffe felt for the expression of her art was unrivaled. Her interpretation of the creative process was that it was "the natural result of the individual's effort to create the living thing out of the adventure of his spirit into the unknown." And venture into the unknown she did, time and again over the course of her life and career. O'KEEFFE 66 | GRAVITAS MAGAZINE GravitasMag.com By Team Gravitas NUTRITION Eating better is on everyone's agenda when a new year rolls around. Healthier choices for ourselves and our families are no doubt a top priority. If there were an affordable way to achieve this while also saving time, you'd be on board in a heartbeat, right? Let's take a look at some of the meal plans that may have caught your attention recently to see if they provide the solution you're seeking. We wanted to try a few firsthand to save you the hassle and headache of researching and sampling them on your own. Hello Fresh e Hello Fresh program offers three meals per week with a variety of mix-and-match options so you can select what works best for you. e Classic Plan allows subscribers to choose from among six meat, fish and veggie recipes for either two or four adults. e Family Plan accommodates two adults and two children, with meat, fish and veggie recipes chosen for you. is plan is a bit less expensive due to the two smaller portions: It comes in at $8.74 per serving vs. $9.99. Both are considerable bargains given the quality of the meals we enjoyed! Getting the first box was like Christmas all over again… we opened it to reveal all kinds of goodies inside. Ingredients were pre-measured and ready to roll. e only real work involved was any chopping or slicing required for veggie prep. e difficult part is deciding which meal to try first! Our favorite of the trio was the Oven Roasted Chicken with Winter Veggies and Lemon yme Sauce. It sounded unremarkable enough, but somehow the sauce accented the Brussels sprouts and Basmati rice so perfectly, we were sorry that we hadn't ordered two of the same meal. With a focus on farm-fresh ingredients and recipes, all three meals were delightful from start to finish. Cooking them up was a snap with the easy-to-follow instructions, and needless to say, we cleaned our dinner plates. Also... Plated The Plated program is very similar to Hello Fresh, but it offers customers more flexibility—you get to choose exactly how many meals you receive each week (with a selection from among 11 different recipes!) and dessert is optional. All dinners are priced at $12 per serving. It's Dinner AT YOUR DOORSTEP 16 | GRAVITAS MAGAZINE GravitasMag.com 1929 v isit marked the beg inn ing of her travels there to Ghost R anch and then back to New York , su m mer a f ter su m mer, for the nex t t wo decades. She permanent ly moved to the northern New Mex ico v i l lage of A biquiu three years a f ter Stiegl itz's death, in 1949. The lonel iness of the desert stirred something in Georgia and spoke to her desire for peace, quiet and solitude. It was among the red sands, the bleached bones and the smooth, plain structures that she found, and expressed, her true self—far from the steel and glass of Manhaan. She returned to her roots in nature, which perhaps emphasizes the sheer rebellion and impactful statement of her New York series of paintings. ey weren't necessarily reflective of her state of mind or soul at the time, they were merely a physical response to what she saw as a refusal to ack nowledge her real state of mind and soul. In the desert, however, she could be free. Many modernists who study traditional adobe architecture highly regard it for a tendency to appear intimately tied to the land from which it was formed…much like Georgia herself. Georgia died in 1986 at the age of 98. In accordance with her wishes, Georgia's ashes were scaered atop a narrow mesa in her beloved faraway. 70 | GRAVITAS MAGAZINE GravitasMag.com

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