It’s a little odd because people always think you can get anything anytime in NYC, yet where I live on the Upper East Side, not only do most places close early, when it comes to eats, there’s nothing besides cheap, greasy take-out and expensive Jean-Georges-esque restaurants! With one exception — Fig and Olive — I am there 3-4 times a week for lunch or dinner (I don’t cook unfortunately), and love it there especially in the summer when they use fresh figs (versus dried when figs aren’t in season). Needless to say, I love figs and olives and my eyes brightened when I came across Naturally by Upper Canada Soah & Candle Makers. Their line of products include Sweet Vanilla Fig (“Detoxifier”), and Pressed Olive Avocado (“Skin Protector”), and for a more fall smell — Cranberry Moro Orange (“Purifier”), scents. I tried both the Hand & Body Wash ($12) and the Coarse Salt Scrub ($15) both of which, like all the products in this line, are free of parabens, mineral oils, and synthetic dyes. Each product is also made with (as the name implies!), botanical extracts and all natural ingredients, oils, and mineral complexes. The smells are great while not being over-powering and while I don’t love the Hand & Body Wash so much for my body (not moisturizing enough), it’s great for hands — refreshing pick-me-up!
