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Slower Sunday: Bright on white

January 16, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

When you're breathing dry heated air and dry frozen air, it's nice to just lean over and inhale a flower. Something moist and fragrant. If you're not growing something good indoors, go to a florist. Just to breathe. Get in the mood. Press Play.

Let’s Dance: The Winter Playlist

January 15, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

If you're not motivated to exercise today, I have a suggestion. Put on some music that you can't not dance to. This is aerobic: you get your heart rate up and sweat. 45 minutes and minus 275 calories (that's a third of my Mexican Lasagna). My current playlist:

The sun, the moon, the stairs

January 14, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

Let's go pyramid hopping. In Mexico. Teotihuacan. One of the biggest cities on the planet ... during the 5th century. The Pyramid of the Sun, third biggest pyramid on earth. The Pyramid of the Moon. Smaller but steeper. Four miles, two hours, a thousand calories.

Mexican Lasagna

January 13, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

A wonderful combination of flavors. Sweet, earthy corn from the tortillas. A bright, tart, spicy sauce. Richness, but not heaviness, from fresh ricotta cheese. More fresh-and-bright from the tomatoes and squash. Delights three for $4.50.

Special Sauce

January 12, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

If these two words fill you with visions of Big Macs, you're excused. Here's a better vision: Michelin 3-star chef Daniel Boulud's Sauce Diable. Made from ketchup, mustard, A1, Worcestershire and Tabasco. Really. Tasting is believing.

Garlic. Beans. Corn. Bake a cake.

January 11, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

Roasted Garlic-Bean Spread on Polenta Cake. Looks beautiful. Smells fantastic. Great texture and flavor. $3 for a delicious, satisfying meal for two. Packed with complete protein, calcium, fiber, Vitamins B and C and iron. Zero cholesterol.

Don’t Just Sit There. Stretch that wrist

January 10, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

Even if you exercise vigorously for an hour every day - too much sitting significantly increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity. So when you're in front of your TV or computer, do this - or something like it - for a minute, every hour or two.

Slower Sunday: White Pine Time Machine

January 9, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

Transports you to ... now. Back from whatever you didn't do yesterday. Back from what you better do tomorrow. The one-minute vacation that clears your head. It's Sunday. Take a minute. Press Play.

Olive Oil & Maple Syrup Granola

January 8, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

Sounds a little weird but it's delicious. Read on. I'll get to the cardamom and coconut part. Granola's been my breakfast of choice for 40 years. Ten months ago, I realized I could make my own. I've been tinkering with the recipe. Now it's the best granola I've ever tasted.

The Walk That Ate Towers

January 7, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

Great views from the tops. Actually, great views from the bottom, too. In Sienna. And in San Gimignano. Five miles. Three towers. 1,000 stairs. 1,500 calories. And you get to eat in Italy.