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The Walking That Eats Thanksgiving

November 25, 2011

Press Play and take a little video walk with me. And think about this: if you run or walk a lot, you're less likely to gain weight from holiday meat-eating extravaganzas. I'll tell you about this new research while we're walking.

The Thanksgiving Stretch

November 21, 2011

If you're traveling, you'll have enough on your mind. So give your body a break. Because something ought to be relaxed when you arrive. Some stretches for the car, the plane and the rest stop. Have a Slower Saner holiday.

The Walk That Ate Philadelphia

November 18, 2011

It's all right here. Independence Hall. The Liberty Bell. The "Rocky" Steps. Roast pork. Have a blast, burn 2,000 calories in 4 - 5 hours along the 12.5-mile Way. Eat and drink Way less than 2,000 calories of great stuff. Click for the map and menu.

Upside Down Green Tomato Corncake

November 16, 2011

Yes, it's a mouthful in every Way. A new comfort food. A big slice is a small meal in itself. Slightly tart and very sweet at the same time. The cornbread is rich but light. Breakfast, lunch or dinner for $1.

Coconut. Curry. Butternut Squash. Soup.

November 15, 2011

This is what I want the day after Thanksgiving. It's easy. It's mouth-and-soul-warming. It's got exotic flavors and aromas laced through a sweetly familiar, comfortable squash soup.

Slower Sunday: Bobbing

November 13, 2011

What a crazy way this is to eat an apple. But, then, what's it like to be the apple? This'll slow you down. Whether you're an apple or a human. Just Press Play.

Pear Gruyere Gratin

November 12, 2011

This could be your Thanksgiving dessert. Rich but not heavy. Satisfying and seductive, not Spartan. A fill-the-mouth and warm-the-soul fruit and cheese course.

The Walk That Ate Washington

November 11, 2011

A great Way to burn more calories than you swallow in a full day of sightseeing. More than 2,000 calories burned. In 8 hours or less. About 17 miles. And 3 great meals.

Sweet Potato Gratin

November 10, 2011

Delicious and beautiful. 50 cents per serving. If a gratin sounds like something you shouldn't try to do at home by yourself, the sound's deceiving. Click. Tasting is believing.

Roasted Garlic & Kale Bread Pudding

November 9, 2011

For dinner. Shockingly delicious. The roasted garlic is a big part of it. But it's the combination with the dark, herbaceous kale that really surprised me. I don't know why this isn't a national dish somewhere. $3. Serves 6.