2015 - Page 6 of 10 - Better.Cheaper.Slower.

Hiking the wildflowers along Bear Creek

July 10, 2015

A spectacularly beautiful hike whenever the snow's gone and you can find the trail. Right now the snow's still melting, the alpine meadows are saturated and you're surrounded by millions of flowers. No exaggeration. That's a guess that might be on the low side.

Gazpacho in Toledo. Spain. Figs and ham.

July 9, 2015

A chilled bowl of refreshing, smooth, slightly spicy soup you know and love. With two twists that make it a complete meal by adding sweet and salty. And luscious and chewy. A whole new way to think about and enjoy a summer favorite.

Bok Choy. Roasted and vividly dressed.

July 8, 2015

Less than 50 cents for a big serving of a deeply and brightly flavored vegetable course that'll stand up to anything from the barbecue. Delivers more than a day's worth of vitamins A, C and K with less than 100 calories and a near-zero Glycemic Load.

Slower Sunday: Feeding and Breeding

July 5, 2015

It's not about the birds and the bees - it's about the bees and the flowers. This is a quiz. Press Play. What are you thinking about?n

The Marathon That Ate Montreal

July 3, 2015

Could be an all-day 26-mile walk. Or half that. Could be a 10,000-meter (6-mile) spin around Mont Royal. Whichever way you turn, this is a delicious way to see the sights while you burn way more calories than you consume.

Summer Choucroute Garnie

July 2, 2015

A really delicious dress-up party for hot dogs and cole slaw. Turns a weenie roast into an impressive-looking dinner that tastes like one you're going to make again and again. If you're an omnivore, you'll be thrilled by this deliciously rich but not heavy meal.

Slower Sunday: Virtual Aromatherapy

June 28, 2015

I wish you were here for the real thing, but this might be the next best thing. A little stimulus for your eyes to remind your brain and your nose. Press Play. Inhale.

Peach Ginger Shortcake. Yeah.

June 27, 2015

Nothing much better than a ripe peach, with the possible exception of Peach Ginger Shortcake. Make the ginger shortcake biscuit dough in 5 minutes flat. 10 minutes in a 450-degree oven later, you've got a killer dessert for $1.

BLT Pizza. Two Faves In One.

June 24, 2015

A BLT posing as a pizza. A huge mound of exceptionally fresh flash-baked greens on a hot, fresh pizza crust. Delicious. Another example of pizza crust as the perfect platform for almost everything fresh and tasty. Dinner for 2 for $2.

Cucumber Parmigiana

June 17, 2015

Really. No eggplant. No chicken. No veal. Stay with me here. This turns out to be a fantastic summer meal. The light, luscious, aromatic vegetarian dish of the month. Totally satisfying warm or cool.