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Chilly>Chile>Chili

February 26, 2026

Serious, real-deal chili. Deep, broad and complex flavors. There's much more going on here than just heat. With or without carne, you just need great chile powder to make a great chili when National Chili Day meets a Way-Too-Chilly day.

Hard, dry and fresh: Heirloom Beans

February 25, 2026

For dinner. During the winter, when the ground freezes and our CSA farm share goes dormant. These "new" beans are delicious. Some are meaty, some are kind of creamy. Some are dense, some are quite light. They all have a load of flavor.

Lasagna Bolognese: The Ecstatic Mouthful

February 24, 2026

Your tongue is dazzled. Your whole mouth is thrilled. So many flavors and textures. So deeply delicious and so completely satisfying. It's a project. The focus of a weekend afternoon that ends with the big bang of a spectacular dinner.

Living Room Olympics: Figures Skating

February 23, 2026

Ever see an Olympic figure skater who didn't have a great figure? A tight little butt, flat abs, total flexibility and great balance? Of course not. So what does it take to get into those tight little costumes? Might be this all-in-one exercise that strengthens and stretches everything.

Slower Sunday: An Olympic Moment

February 22, 2026

If you had to make the choice, would you root for Michael Phelps or the tortoise? Think about that. Slowly. This is your training program for Olympics viewing. Press Play for inspiration.

Killer couches. Murderous desk chairs.

February 21, 2026

Can't blame them. Sure, they might be really comfortable. Inviting. But it's not their fault. It's you. The sitter. Sitting for hours at a time reduces your metabolic rate and makes you a more likely candidate for obesity and diabetes. Here's an easy solution to the problem.

Happy New Year on The Great Wall

February 20, 2026

This Year of the Fire Horse is your lucky year. Your second chance to make a healthy New Year Resolution to Be Better Outdoors. I can't think of a Better Way to celebrate the Chinese New Year than a Great Hike on the Great Wall. Even if it's just a great daydream while you take the sidewalk.

Pork Fried Rice. Hold the rice. Pork optional.

February 19, 2026

Pork optional. As crunchy and tasty as any greasy Chinese take-out. But Way Better. No grease. A cool way to prepare whole-grain, high-protein farro. And crisp, healthful broccoli and peppers. Four dollars for an intensely flavorful, fresh and satisfying meal.

The End of Egg Foo-ey. Let’s Celebrate

February 18, 2026

So now it's OK to eat eggs, dietary cholesterol and all. Let's celebrate that and Chinese New Year. With Egg Foo Yung. A perfect meal in a pan. A few minutes of chopping, stirring and tending. One suspenseful second of flipping.

Sushi. Hold the fish.

February 17, 2026

Quick and simple to make. About $4 per person; $2 if you skip the fish altogether. Every bite's a little party in your mouth. Light, fun, interesting, beautiful. Almost fat-free. Want to come back as this in your next life?