The thought that counts
For a Better Slower Mother's Day. Economical, too. Cheaper just doesn't sound right. You have a week to get this together. Be thoughtful. Something to do? Something to eat? Something to use? Something to plant? Some thoughts.
The Walk That Ate Capri
This is a very vertical island. One that separates the Walkers from the passengers. If you Walk, you'll burn way more calories than you consume. And this is Italy. There are a lot of great consumption opportunities.
Spring Green Pizza
Bright, sweet flavors from peas, young leeks and fresh asparagus. Maybe a few baby basil leaves and dill sprigs from the not-really-ready-yet herb garden. A perfect combination with a crisp pizza crust and gooey cheese.
Garden Watch: April 27, 2011 I’ll show you mine if you show me yours.
Tomato and basil are out in the big pots. Corn and bean seeds are in the ground. Strawberry plants look like they're back for a fourth sweet season. Still time to get some seedlings at the Farmers Market for your season. In the yard or on a windowsill.
Better Cheaper Brunch
Eggs-Not-Benedict. $2 per person for a satisfying, delightful and foolproof meal you can make for one or ten in 15 minutes. Bake, don't poach. Make aioli, not Hollandaise. And your own English muffins.
Balance: Mountain Climbing on the Board
Press Play to see how you can use a Balance Board for an aerobic exercise that strengthens everything you have. Every muscle in your body. Like you're scrambling up a really steep slope, with your hands on the ground. And the ground's moving.
Slower Easter Sunday Parade
Your own parade. A walk in the park. Easter's so late this year the trees are already in blossom. Looks like the floral decoration for the world's biggest Easter bonnet. It's Sunday. Take a minute. Take a look. Just Press Play.
Bread & Breakfast: English Muffins
Fit for the Royal Wedding. If you're watching it on TV. Another Better Cheaper kitchen revelation. You can make them yourself. And you can make them Better than Thomas'. For a fraction of the store-bought cost.
Ramps taste like Spring
Maybe it's just the timing. Or maybe it's the actual flavor. After a long winter, they taste really fresh and bright. The way the first really great July tomatoes taste like summer. A month from now, they'll be gone. Try them now in this quinoa salad.
5-minute Mayo
Well this was another eye-opener for me. Homemade mayonnaise. Way Better and Cheaper than anything you can buy. Good enough to savor slowly as a dip for raw vegetables. Only five minutes to make a batch.