Garden Watch: Summer Solstice 2012
On the first day of summer, my first raspberry turned true red. Tiny green tomatoes are hanging everywhere. The beanstalk's outgrown its trellis. The cucumber's not far behind.
Better Cheaper Stronger: Upper Back
Not strong like Arnold. Just stronger than you are now. So that you can do a lot of things more easily and comfortably. Today's "Reverse Fly" strengthens the back and shoulder muscles you use to prevent rounded shoulders. No machines or weights. You can do this with a resistance band.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Tarts. From leftovers
Concentrated sweetness from the stewed and very ripe berries. Tartness from the very fresh rhubarb. Flaky, buttery luxury-in-your-mouth from your leftover homemade pie crust. Your home smells like a very good bakery. Your tart cost less than $1.
Lose 5 pounds without trying
Happens to me every June. I lose five pounds. I don't try to. I think it's all about all the lettuce from our CSA farm share. Not much room left on the plate for anything else. So you eat less of the high-calorie stuff. And you get inventive with lettuce.
Better Cheaper Stronger: Hamstrings
If you want to increase your leg strength before you start a jogging or running program, today's Leg Curl is a great Way. It'll strengthen your hamstrings before you ask them to go the extra mile out on the street. No weight machine necessary. Just a featherweight resistance tube.
Slower Sunday: In Monet’s Garden
The lilies are as beautiful as you imagine. Even the water's beautiful. Press Play. You'll see. Happy Sunday.
Better Cheaper Stronger: Hips and Quads
If you want to increase your leg strength before you start a jogging or running program, today's Hip Flexion is a great Way. It'll strengthen your hip flexors and your quadriceps. Before you ask them to go the extra mile out on the street. No weight machine necessary. Just a featherweight resistance tube.
Hot Buttered Pizza
Better than the best hot buttered toast you ever had. Soft, puffy and chewy around the edge. Thin, crisp and crackling in the center. On top: buttery, garlicky green beans, still fresh, slightly crisp and sweet. With a slightly salty edge from a little melted cheese.
Slower Sunday: Golden Anniversary
Big birthday today. The Golden Gate Bridge turns 75. If you're in town, take a birthday walk. If you're not, Press Play. Then imagine you are and take a walk anyway. And sing happy birthday.