Watermelon, Mint & Lime: Soda for adults
Have a drink. Not a soft drink. Not a hard drink. A just right drink. For a summer afternoon when you don't want alcohol and shouldn't give in to a sugar- or chemical-laced can of soda.
Glaciers: Get ’em while they’re frozen
If you're in shape to hike around Glacier National Park, do it while the glaciers are still there. If you're not - get in shape. You've got a year or two before the massive glaciers will disappear, completely. Right now, click and gasp.
Watermelon-Peach Ceviche. So refreshing
Why is this "ceviche" and not grandma's fruit salad? It's the lime juice, ginger, herbs and, maybe, a little fresh jalapeño. Totally refreshing. Sweet and tart. Fragrant and sharp. Herbaceous and juicy. Be cool.
Luscious Corn-Tomato Summer Risotto
For a summer day that's warm, not hot. For your corn and tomatoes when they, and you, want a little more than olive oil, salt and butter. Here's the dish that tastes exactly like summer. And feels like luxury in your mouth.
Labor of Love: The Tortilla Test
If you like corn and rustic bread, there's nothing better than a fresh, just-made corn tortilla. But try to find one if you don't live in Mexico. The Test: what does it take to make one at home? I tried it 3 Ways. From Labor-intensive to lazy. Click for the results.
Your Monday #32: Labor Day Dip
Like all first-Mondays-of-the-month this year, today comes with a simple, gentle one-minute Way to improve your health. This one 'll have you on the edge of your chair. Press Play to see the Way.
Slower Sunday: Dreamt I was dreaming
A cool dream. Beyond cool. A cold dream. I dreamt I was dreaming of white.
Grow your own wine … substitute
Like a very good wine, it's refreshing. It's not sweet. If you were a wine taster-writer, you'd say it has citrus and herbal notes. Just slightly minty. A little flowery. A little earthy. A lovely pale golden color. Hey, I'm not kidding.
Time and Space in Los Angeles
Backbone Trail up to Castro Peak. Back down to the Malibu beaches. Walk 15 miles. Burn 1,800 calories - Way more than you (should) eat at Coogie's and Duke's.
Purple Pizza Eater
The pizza's purple comes from Farmers Market-fresh and beautiful summer eggplant, sweet purple peppers and vibrant opal basil. A farm-to-pizza stone pie that proves once again that a pizza crust is the perfect platform for everything fresh and delicious.