2010 - Page 8 of 18 - Better.Cheaper.Slower.

A Week’s Worth

October 14, 2010

Some things just bring out the best in so many other things. Take soffrito. Or salsa verde. I did. Every day for a week. These sauces give you huge flavors and time-saving meal planning. Or let you eat really well with no planning at all. Make a batch - use it all week.n

Pear Tarte Tatin

October 13, 2010

Delicious in the extreme. Less than $3 for a spectacular dessert from your own oven. A half hour preparation. Bakes while you're eating dinner. Makes your entire home smell edible. Exercise enough self control to have leftovers, you get a killer breakfast the next morning, too.

Better Cheaper Stronger: Lateral Raises

October 11, 2010

We've been exercising your arm, shoulder and chest muscles. Now we'll strengthen your back with some Lateral Raises. No fancy weight machines. Just a resistance tube or a couple of small hand weights. I can tell you feel stronger just thinking about it.

Slower Sunday: The Slow Boat

October 10, 2010

I took The Walk That Ate Venice. Six hours, twelve miles, saw it all. Took the streets, the piazzas, up and down the ancient stairs. Really cool stairs. But now it's Sunday. Take the Slow boat. A two-minute vacation in a different time and place. Just Press Play.

Vimeo Test: Siyeh Pass video

October 9, 2010

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Columbus discovers corn and peppers

October 9, 2010

This year I'm celebrating with a Pepper Polenta Pizza. Sweet corn. Sweet and hot peppers. I think Columbus would have liked this. More than 500 years later, it's still just two dollars for a great meal.

The Walk That Ate Venice

October 8, 2010

A calorie-free taste of Venice that's a great orientation tour. 12 miles (20km), six hours. Burn 2,000+ calories. Eat well, but not too much. Some fruit at the Market. Great pastries, gelato; delicious cicchetti. Less than 1,500. Way to see Venice.

Collard Greens: Smoky Two Ways

October 6, 2010

If the incredibly cheap and healthful collard green hasn't been part of your life, you just haven't been smoking the right stuff. Here's how to light up this dark, leafy green. Two delicious, aromatic ways: one vegan, one with bacon.

Ripe Now: Striped Beet Salad

October 5, 2010

A delicious and beautiful vegetable course. Takes: less than ten minutes and two dollars. Gives: two huge portions or four smaller side portions; a lot of vitamins B and C and dietary fiber.

Better Cheaper Stronger: Shoulder Press

October 4, 2010

We've been strengthening your arm and chest muscles. Now we'll work on your shoulders with some Alternating Shoulder Presses. No bench, no barbell. Just a resistance tube or a couple of small hand weights. I can tell you feel stronger just thinking about it.