The Cave, Sauna Day Spa
316 3rd Street West Cochrane, AB, Canada

As we step into another year, we would like to thank you for your loyalty and support. We hope 2021 brings better days for all of us. May the coming year bless you with good health, happiness, and success. Cheers to a new year! ~the cave team~

There is no greater gift at Christmas than to have everything you want before you open the gifts. May this Christmas find you surrounded by those you love and those who love you.

Dear Santa, This year I want a big fat bank account and a slim body. Please don't mix those two up like you did last year. Thank you!

Nutella Puff Pastry Snowflake Ingredients 2 sheets puff pastry thawed and cut into 9-inch rounds 1/2 c. Nutella... Zest of a large orange 1 egg lightly beaten 2 tbsp. powdered sugar for dusting (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the first round of puff pastry onto the parchment lined baking sheet. Using an offset spatula, spread the Nutella over top, leaving a 1/4-inch rim around the outside uncovered. Zest the orange over top. Place the second round of puff pastry over top, press gently to seal. Mark the center of the circle. Using a pastry wheel or pizza cutter, cut the circle into fourths, leaving about a half inch of uncut dough in the center. Continue by cutting the fourths into eighths, then the eighths into sixteenths. You should have sixteen sections. Grab two sections and twist them away from each other three times, then press the two ends together to make a point. Repeat until you have 8 points or "arms." Brush the snowflake with a light coat of egg wash, then place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and fully baked. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar, if desired. Enjoy! full recipe:https://lifemadesimplebakes.com/nutella-puff-pastry-snowfla See more

GIVE THE GIFT OF RELAXATION you can purchase our gift cards at the spa our reception desk is open till December 23rd please give us a call at 403-903-5821 before you come... our gift certificates are available online as well www.cavesaunaspa.com/rooms/ See more

LAST MINUTE SAUNA SESSION AVAILABILITY FOR TODAY if you need last minute relaxation we have 2 spots available tonight from 10 - 11:30PM please give us a call to make a reservation... Reservations: 403.903.5821

A White Christmas Margarita Pitcher 18 oz. coconut milk (in a can) 6 oz. coconut water 6 oz. Grand Marnier... 9 oz. silver tequila 1/2 cup lime juice 3 tablespoons agave syrup garnish: fresh or frozen cranberries, lime slices, and rosemary sprigs To a large pitcher add full-fat coconut milk, coconut water, Grand Marnier, silver tequila, lime juice, and agave syrup. Using a whisk stir everything together until coconut milk no longer separates. Serve over ice. Garnish with fresh cranberries, lime slices, and rosemary sprig.

GIVE THE GIFT OF RELAXATION Our gift certificates are available at the spa and online www.cavesaunaspa.com/rooms/

Sauna session availability for tomorrow, December 12th We are extending the operation hours for tomorrow, December 12th and we have the last spots open at: shared session 2 spots 8AM - 10AM $73/p... private or shared session 10PM - 11.30PM * (* booking options and details over the phone 403.903.5821) Reservations: 403.903.5821

Thai Pumpkin and Coconut Soup 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2.5 lb butternut squash, or butternut pumpkin as some call it, peeled, chopped... .25 lb white baby potatoes, peeled, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 cup Thai red curry paste or curry powder 2 1/2 cups chicken stock 400 ml can coconut milk 2 tablespoons unsalted roasted peanuts, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1 tbsp chives or green onion, finely chopped 2 teaspoons lime juice Heat oil in a saucepan at medium-high heat. Cook onion, for 5 minutes or until softened, make sure to stir occasionally. Add pumpkin and the potato to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic. and still cook, stirring for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the curry paste to pan and cook, stirring for about 2 minutes and the vegetables are coated all over. Add the stock, stirring to combine. Cover and then bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove the lid and allow the mixture to simmer for a 20-25 minutes longer, or until the vegetables are tender. Remove from heat. Stand for 5 minutes. Blend soup until smooth using a stick blender then return to medium heat and stir in 1 cup coconut milk. Season with pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 to 6 minutes or until heated through. While soup cooks, combine peanuts, coriander, green onion and lime juice in a small bowl. Ladle soup into bowls and serve drizzled with remaining coconut milk and with peanut mixture sprinkled on top. Enjoy! www.myorganizedchaos.net/20//thai-pumpkin-and-coconut-soup

LAST MINUTE SAUNA SESSION AVAILABILITY FOR TODAY Reservations: 403.903.5821 Small private session for 2 11AM - 1PM $99/p... Small private session for 3 11AM - 1 PM $85/p or Shared sauna session (4 spots open)* 12PM - 2PM $73/p (* details over the phone)

LAST MINUTE BOOKING Would you like to escape the cold weather? The warmth of saunas might be just what you need! 3 spots just opened up today, November 11th at 11am. Call us at 403.903.5821 if you wish to make a reservation

Loaded Black Bean Nachos INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 medium red onion, diced... 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup water 1 (8-ounce) bag tortilla chips, divided 2 cup grated cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese (about 8 ounces), divided 1 cup salsa 3 green onions, greens part only, thinly sliced, divided 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños (optional) 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 cup guacamole Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 400F. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir to coat with the oil, and cook, stirring occasionally until soft, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mash the beans in a large bowl with a fork, keeping them a little chunky. Stir the beans and water into the saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally until the mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Spread half of the tortilla chips in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Dollop half of the bean mixture evenly over the chips and sprinkle with half of the cheese. Top with half of salsa and half of the green onions. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla chips, black bean mixture, cheese, and salsa, but do not top with the remaining green onions. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling about 5 minutes. Top with the remaining scallions, pickled jalapeños (if using), yogurt, and guacamole. Serve immediately.

$45 Two-hour Sauna Session Two spots just opened up for tonight, November 5th, 6pm-8pm, $45/person Reservations: please call 403.903.5821 www.cavesaunaspa.com

The amount of time spent in a sauna depends on your heat tolerance, age, and other health factors. Usually, the sauna members sit in the sauna for 10-15 minutes until they take a break to cool down and then join the sauna again. Drink water before, during, and after a a sauna session. Drinking 2-4 glasses of water during sauna use restore water loss and consuming tomato juice after a sauna session helps to restore potassium loss by sweating.