Ways Archive - Page 138 of 188 - Better.Cheaper.Slower.

Keep it up. At any age.

April 23, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

All you need is frequent exercise - if you want to maintain muscle strength and mass. At any age. Strengthen your upper back, your shoulders and your biceps with this simple exercise: the 1-arm row. Do it with small hand weight. Or a heavy book.

Rhubarb-Pear Tart. But not too tart.

April 19, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

Less than 50 cents per slice. For a light, intensely flavorful but not too sweet dessert. Pretty terrific for breakfast, too. Amazing how easily you can make this Better and Cheaper than you can buy it.

One Big Stretch aka “The Triangle Pose”

April 16, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

Stretches everything. Your hips. Your hamstrings and calves. Your shoulders and chest. This one'll improve your flexibility everywhere. And your ability to do everyday things with greater ease and comfort.

Slower Sunday: I inhaled

April 15, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

You can't help it. It smells so great you just have to get more. You're like one of those bees that just can't stay away from that pollen. You should take a walk to find some of this stuff. The deep breathing is so relaxing. Might even work without the wisteria.

Core Strength: Lean, Don’t Crunch

April 9, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

Here's a quick, easy way to strengthen your abdominal and lower back muscles without doing crunches or sit-ups. Do it ten times if you can. Takes less than a minute.

Horseradish Tears

April 7, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

Your own prepared horseradish. So much Better Cheaper and Stronger than the bottled kind you might be moved to tears. I just made my first batch. It's another revelation about the superiority of stuff you make fresh.

Free and Easy: On the trail

April 6, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

This is your 2-week notice: free admission to all 397 U.S. National Parks during National Park Week, April 21 - 29. This is the deal of the year. Press Play for spectacular views from the happy trails. Seeing is believing.

Passover: Ribs, no brisket

April 5, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

These ribs melt in your mouth. Rich and juicy. Never stringy. Always aromatic. And you don't have to slice them before serving. This meal-in-a-single-pan, feast-on-a-single-platter is something to celebrate.

Grilled Mac & Cheese Sandwich

March 31, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

Less than $2 for a truly spectacular sandwich. Crisp buttery bread. Soft, gooey cheese. Supple, not-quite-slippery macaroni. Has to be at least the second-best thing you'll put in your mouth all day.

Jackson Glacier via the Gunsight Trail

March 30, 2012
Dick Sandhaus

$20 for a 1-week all-access pass to 700 miles of hiking trails in Glacier National Park. Through a landscape carved by two million years of glaciers. Time to think about a Better Cheaper Slower summer adventure.