Eating

Less than five minutes of preparation to get an exceptionally tender, flavorful and aromatic chicken. The chicken, some herbs and your stove do the rest. Then you eat. Tender, moist, delicious. Way to be.

7 or 8 hours of sightseeing that burns 2,400 calories along a 17-mile Walk. Way more calories than your delightful Bayfront breakfast, your killer empanada lunch and those superior dinner ceviches and tiraditos add up to.

Like risotto, but made with farro. The first cultivated grain. We humans have been growing this stuff for more than 10,000 years. Incredibly high in protein. Great nutty flavor. A light, bright, satisfying meal with a big range of fresh flavors and textures.

Luscious, elegant and hearty. Deep, richly flavored rice with the bright, sweet flavors of spring and summer. Easy to make it great in 30 minutes. Required kitchen skill: stirring. And not too much of that.

Of lemon. Actually, a slice. Or two. Very, very thin. A few cents' worth of thinly sliced lemon transforms the old ham & cheese sandwich to a lighter, brighter and juicier party in your mouth. The best sandwich you've chewed on in a while. For $1.

Less than $2 for a satisfying dish that's packed with protein, calcium, fiber, Vitamins B and C and iron. Delicious and aromatic. Cheap complete protein. No fat. Quick and easy. Invite all your vegan friends for dinner.

No kidding. No irony. Turns out, easy as pie is a truism. $2.30 for two monumentally buttery, flaky pie crusts. 10 minutes of hands-on to make them. From nothing but flour and butter. $3.50 for the whole spectacular apple pie. You have to do this. It makes you happy.

Good lookin'. Easy cookin'. For a beautiful dish, this has to be one of the easiest, quickest, cheapest things going. Delicious, too. Whole grain corn and a big, sweet red pepper. Required skills: stirring, slicing. Not too much of either.

Less than $1 for 4 satisfying cornbread crostini with this very flavorful dip or spread. Packed with protein, calcium, fiber, Vitamins B and C and iron. Delicious and aromatic. Cheap complete protein. Quick and easy. Invite all your vegan friends.

Pickle them. Hey, it's not lemonade weather. Preserved lemons are sour, sweet and salty. They brighten, lighten, deepen and sharpen all kinds of dishes. I just made and devoured some Roasted Eggplant-Preserved Lemon Bruschetta.