(We can’t resist a good ecard, even when not the most politically correct.)

Don’t you know? They’re talking ’bout a revolution. (Okay, maybe we can’t resist plagiarizing Tracy Chapman lyrics either.)

But, seriously, we are talking about a revolution, as tomorrow is Food Revolution Day (as declared by Jamie Oliver). What does this entail exactly? It’s open to interpretation; but, in Jamie Oliver’s words, it’s ‘an opportunity for everyone around the world to do something.’ In whatever way best suits you, stand up for real food.

This is part of Oliver’s ongoing initiative to bring awareness — and moreso, action – to uprooting our cultural approach to and consumption of food.

So how are participating tomorrow? We’ll be kicking Food Revolution Day off with an environmentally-friendly PEEL workout on the pier, followed by a round-table nutrition workshop, where ‘real food’ is bound to makes its way into the discussion.

What can you do to stand up for real food?

American Express’ Women’s Interest Network (WIN) hosted an event at Bari. We worked out, sampled the method, and had a little meet and greet. We talked about our experience as a company – from the day we put together the business plan to today.

We had so much fun! Thanks for stopping by, ladies. Here’s the playlist you have been requesting:

Hi PEELers!

How’s round two of the detox coming along? We’re so happy to have Barilixir back in our lives (we’ve even starting adding a tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar to it - so good!). And we can’t think of a better way to head into the final stretch of our PEEL challenge.

Here are the details for this weekend’s PEEL events.

Saturday, May 19th, 8:30am
60-minute Master Class with Brice

Saturday, May 19th, 9:30am
Nutrition Workshop with Sarah

We’ll meet at the pier (same place as last weekend’s Mother’s Day workout, and our previous outdoor PEEL workout with Brice) and begin class promptly at 8:30 a.m. Right after, we’ll pow wow for a final nutrition workshop on navigating healthy eating during the summer.

This is our last PEEL hurrah (save our bonus TBA workout) – so let’s make it the best yet!

Some details to digest, treasure and love:

Schedule:
We’re putting the schedule together this week and want to customize it to your needs, so speak up, tribe! We are setting up Privé1s and Group Privés in advance since our space will be limited. So if you know you’ll be out there, book now. If you have any schedule requests please email hamptons@thebaristudio.com.

Season:
Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. Because we’re predictable. Like the sun.

Location:
Summer Kicks Hamptons’ Fitness
5 Railroad Ave.
East Hampton, NY 11937

Non-members:
If you’re not a Bari TRIBECA member, in order to take classes in the Hamptons you can either:

1. take a Privé to familiarize yourself with the method in a one-on-one setting,
2. take a BariBASICS. We’ll be offering this group class throughout the week to take you through the method and teach you the basic cardio sequences so you can jump in a group class.

Questions, comments, love letters? Email hamptons@thebaristudio.com.

A Mathematical Challenge to Obesity

Have you noticed some new colorful additions to the studio? In addition to some new wall art, courtesy of our artist-in-residence CAM, there’s a collection of vibrant, beautiful bags sitting atop our studio’s lockers. And they’re unlike anything else you’ll see being toted around the city. They’re all 100% hand woven by the women of the Wayuu tribe from a region near Colombia called La Guajira; the Wayuu tribe is sustained by these bags. They are a community sustained by art. And we’re kind of obsessed.

In an initiative to help bring awareness to the Wayuu’s talent and support their community, we are featuring them. The story behind these bags encompasses so much of what we believe in at Bari.  For one, they stand for the  importance and belief in a sense of  community. Additionally, they’re a reminder of why we initially envisioned Bari as a hub for art and creative culture.

Some more details on the bags? The women of the Wayuu tribe spend 20 eight-hour days just to weave one of these beautiful mochila bags (and we thought we knew long hours).  The intricacies of these bags go back many years to the Wayuu women’s weaving technique; it’s been handed down through generations as a way to show their womanhood and as a means to support their community. They express themselves through the art of weaving by incorporating vivid colors and geometric symbols that are found in the elements of nature that surrounds them.

We’re so excited to support a community that, literally, runs on art. We hope you are, too!

Proceeds help support and sustain the Wayuu community.

Thank you so much for those of you who were able to make it to yesterday’s Master Class for Donation! We had an amazing turnout, and are very excited to make a donation to Breast Cancer Research in celebration of Mother’s Day.

And a very special thank you to Chef Dave Shamoon, who gave us a great cooking seminar on the art of sautéing. We’re excited to plan the grilling seminar with you in the Hamptons!

We have 12 days left and are heading into the final two weeks of BariPEEL with a 5-day detox! We took your tips and feedback from round 1 and have spiced up this week’s recipes for you.  So take out your Bari 7-Day Detox  and read through days 1 through 5 while noting the below changes for some new flavors added to each day. Read through it and prepare your grocery list, we’re kicking off tomorrow!

Happy detoxing!

5-Day Detox Substitutes

Day 1:
-Breakfast: add 1 tsp. chia seeds (Stir into 1 tablespoon of water and let sit for 3 minutes. Once it takes on a gel-like consistency, stir into the quinoa porridge.)
-Dinner: 1/2 cup beans instead of tempeh

Day 2:
-Dinner: Warm quinoa and steamed LYVs on a pan with chili powder, cumin and sea salt.

Day 3:
-Breakfast: DYG: Kale, apple, lemon, ginger [If you don't want ginger, omit and add watermelon.]
-Dinner: Zucchini soup

Zucchini soup

Ingredients:
-2 medium/large zucchini, chopped
-1/2 onion, chopped
-1 clove garlic, chopped
-2 cups low-sodium organic vegetable broth
-cayenne, to taste
-turmeric, to taste
-sea salt, to taste

Directions:
Combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender or transfer to a standard blender and process until smooth. This can be made ahead of time and eaten cold.

Day 4:
Breakfast: Add 1 tsp. chia seeds (Stir into 1 tablespoon of water and let sit for 3 minutes. Once it takes on a gel-like consistency, stir into the quinoa porridge.)
Lunch: Combine 2 cups of kale (steamed), 1/4 red onion (sliced) and 1/2 cup chickpeas. Mix 2 tbsp. hummus with the juice of 1/2 lemon and 1 tsp. red pepper flakes. Dress vegetables with sauce.
Dinner: Butternut Squash Quinoa with Broccoli

Butternut Squash Quinoa with Broccoli

Ingredients:
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 small butternut squash, peeled and chopped
3 heads broccoli florets
sea salt

Directions:
-Steam butternut squash and broccoli. When done, set aside broccoli and puree squash with immersion or standard blender until smooth.
-Combine quinoa and butternut squash puree. Season with sea salt, to taste.
-Eat broccoli mixed in or on the side.

Day 5:
Lunch: Add 1/2 cup cooked quinoa to the nori wraps.
Dinner: Miso soup (Recipe on page 20 – Day 3 Breakfast. Add enoki mushrooms; when boiled, they take on an amazing noodle-like texture.)

We can’t keep the news to ourselves any longer, Tribe: The Bari team is headed to East Hampton for the summer! Details on the location coming soon – but first things first – we’re putting the class schedule together and need your help! We’ll be there from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, so please email us with your preferences, and be sure to check back to the Tribe Blog for our official announcement.

Happy Friday!