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Graham crackers and sex: have s’more.

September 17, 2022

So simple and so great. A basic, almost ancient, cooking activity that you probably never thought to try. Your very first will be Better than any Graham cracker you've ever bought. Light, airy, crisp, nutty, slightly sweet. Remarkably satisfying. And so much healthier.

Marvao: The View From The Castle

September 16, 2022

1,000' above the valley and a thousand years old. Castle walls that protected the villagers for a millennium. Today's Way is a Time Travel. A two-mile walk through the centuries. In Portugal. You should know about this.

Hot Potato: Salsa Verde Mashed Potatoes

September 15, 2022

You could eat these every day. Not just because they're luscious and wildly tasty. Because they provide nearly complete nutrition. Less than $1 per serious serving. Luscious, tart, spicy. Hot.

Eggplant Cheeseburger: The Best

September 14, 2022

It’s either the best cheeseburger of the year. Or the best vegetarian sandwich of the year. A luscious, juicy, pungent, rich and bright handheld meal in a bun. Less than half the price of a Big Mac. You have to try this.

The Grand Aioli

September 13, 2022

There's a meatless Friday tradition in France, in Provence: aioli monstre. The Grand Aioli. A monster feast of vegetables accompanied by huge bowls of aioli. Love the name. Love the idea. And now I love the meal.

Guys with hot flashes

September 12, 2022

And expanding guts. You may have heard about the study that examined the separate effects of decreasing testosterone levels and decreasing estrogen levels in men. Yes, we all have both of those hormones. And they affect muscle mass and abdominal fat in all of us.

Slower Sunday: Walkin’ the dogs

September 11, 2022

Want get into a good walking habit? Get a dog or two. Great companions, great trail guides. Improves your cardio- vascular health and reduces stress, too. Lab-tested.

Plum Cake: Mediterranean Diet Dessert

September 10, 2022

Diet as in healthy diet, not calorie-deprivation. Ranks very high on my Pleasure-Per-Calorie chart. Delicious, even luscious. Not super-low calorie, but Way lower than a muffin at Starbucks or a donut at Dunkin'. It's lemon-olive oil cake topped with fresh fruit.

100 Wineries a Day: Hike Mt. St. Helena

September 9, 2022

Maybe more. Because from the summit of Mt. St. Helena in Calistoga, California, USA, you can see the entire Napa Valley, the Alexander Valley and beyond to the High Sierra and San Francisco. An invigorating, self-righteous, guilt-free Way to start a day in California's wine country.

Eggplant, Ricotta & Dill: a great pizza

September 8, 2022

And a great reminder of the Top 2 Reasons you should always have fresh pizza dough in the fridge. Reason # 2: A great pizza crust is the perfect platform for thousands of delicious, healthy toppings. Reason # 1: You love pizza. And so does everybody you know and feed.