Meat Splurge: Rib Roast for Christmas
If it's meat that makes you merry, 'tis the season. For that over-the-top prime rib roast. Deeply delicious. A sight to behold. A time to practice moderation. Watch that portion size. And maybe go for a run.
Your Monday #50: The Gift of Strength
Better Cheaper Stronger for $30. A set of resistance tubes that weighs next to nothing and takes up next to no space. They let you "weight train" without weights. Perfect for anybody who can't stand lifting weights. Like me.
Slower Sunday: Beat It
This is a pretty great thing to do on Sunday morning. Pretty great even if you're just into watching. Press Play. Happy Sunday.
Your Monday #49: Train for skiing. Even if you don’t ski.
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.
One Enchanted Hike
I'm a waterfall guy. If I was a bird watcher, I'd be in heaven. As it is, I feel transported. Escorted, actually. Escorted by a pair of Scarlet Macaws on an enchanted beach hike to a spectacular waterfall. Can't just sit there on the beach when the forest is so full of wonder.
Brussels sprouts: glazed, smoky, timely
Just in time for next Tuesday: National Maple Syrup Day. And just in time for holiday feasting. A spectacularly flavorful green cruciferous vegetable dish for your Christmas spread. A little sweetness from maple syrup and cider. A shot of smoky, salty and rich from smoked bacon or ham.
Rooting for Winter Ratatouille
I should have done this sooner. Very delicious, cheap and easy. Somewhere between a warm salad and a vegetable stew. A winter version of something I love all summer. A meal in itself. Or a light, bright, lively and warm course that goes with everything.
Vegetable-Stuffed Cabbage
Once you get the knack of it, rolling things in a cabbage leaf is an easy Way to a delicious, warm, satisfying meal with big doses of Vitamins C and K and powerful antioxidants.
Monday #49: Don’t Fall Fall: For skiers & non-skiers
Skiing's all about balance, flexibility, strength and stamina. Just like life. here's a Way to remain upright whether or not you're on skis. Especially when you're on snow or ice without skis.