Ways Archive - Better.Cheaper.Slower.

The Countdown: No Headache Head Start

December 31, 2025
Dick Sandhaus

A head start on your New Year resolutions: blow your own bubbles and stop drinking high-priced, high-calorie, high Glycemic Load soda. Make this sparkling, tasty Champagne look-alike. Cut down on your bubbly alcohol consumption before the countdown.

Mac & Cheeses. Four of them.

December 30, 2025
Dick Sandhaus

For maximum deliciousness, lusciousness and satisfaction. Totally deep, cheesy flavor. You could serve this for Christmas and everyone would be merry. This is craft mac & cheese. Handcrafted by you. Amazingly great.

Train for skiing. Especially if you don’t ski.

December 29, 2025
Dick Sandhaus

Skiing's all about balance, flexibility, strength and stamina. Just like life. This is the Way to remain upright whether or not you're on skis. A 7-minute daily routine to improve it all - right where it counts.

Slower Sunday: Sing Along

December 28, 2025
Dick Sandhaus

Over and over. One after another. So steady. So rhythmic. Waves are a perfect rhythm section. They never miss a beat. Nature's karaoke. You do the melody, OK? Press Play. Whistle. Hum. Sing. C'mon.

Take This Test. Right now.

December 27, 2025
Dick Sandhaus

OK, it's not really a test. More like a quick online survey. It's called "How Fit Are You Really?" It's all about your Cardio-Respiratory Fitness level. Which the American Heart Association now says should be regarded as a "vital sign", just like blood pressure. And should be part of your regular physical exam.

The Year on the Trail 2025

December 26, 2025
Dick Sandhaus

The year I fulfilled a longstanding time travel dream. I'd wanted to visit the Machu Picchu archaeological site since I was seven years old. Made my year. Click, Press Play and make your day.

Christmas Time Travel

December 25, 2025
Dick Sandhaus

All aboard for that trip back to childhood. Take a minute. Press Play to see why it's worth making time to time travel.

Christmas Eve in France:
The Grand Aioli

December 24, 2025
Dick Sandhaus

There's a Christmas Eve 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.

Feast of 7 Chickens: Dessert Masterpiece

December 23, 2025
Dick Sandhaus

Get out your egg beater and make this luscious, transporting dessert in 15 minutes. Chocolate Mousse. Rich flavor. Light texture. Like injecting fudge sauce with air bubbles. Unusually low calorie count. Even lower Glycemic Load. The Happiest Ending for your Holiday Feast.

Feast of 7 Chickens: Roasted. Best, last

December 22, 2025
Dick Sandhaus

The simplest and best thing you can do with a great chicken. Roast it. The savory feast finale: Garlic & Herb Roasted Christmas Chicken. A classic masterpiece that should be the big conversation piece. But, no, the table goes silent. Chew quietly.