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Taking Stock, Part 1: Beef and Chicken

December 13, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

Don't throw away those bones and vegetable trimmings. Stick 'em in a pot with some water and let them simmer for a few hours. You get a great soup - for free. Maybe the best possible holiday leftover. Less than two minutes to put it all in a pot, add water and turn on the stove.

Take This Test. Right now.

December 12, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

OK, it's not really a test. More like a quick online survey. It's called "How Fit Are You Really?" It's all about your Cardio-Respiratory Fitness level. Which the American Heart Association now says should be regarded as a "vital sign", just like blood pressure. And should be part of your regular physical exam.

Ski Hawai’i

December 9, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

Pretty balmy here at sea level. You wake up to tropical birds. You look through palms to the Pacific. You look up to the summit of Mauna Kea. To see that while you were sleeping ... it snowed. A lot. Surfing seems so yesterday. Skiing seems so today.

Flash-Roasted Prosciutto Chips

December 8, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

If you like prosciutto, you'll love prosciutto chips. Like prosciutto turned up to eleven. Super-concentrated flavor and aroma when what's in your mouth is more like air. 5 minutes to prepare. Friends and family will be amazed.

Tuscan-Fried Farmers Market

December 7, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

This has to be the easiest delicious thing to do with the season's bounty of root vegetables. All of them. At once. Sweet and earthy. Soft and hot inside, crisp and crunchy outside. A lot of vitamins A, B and C. Lots of dietary fiber. Low Glycemic Load. Your winter go-to dish.

Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes.
Lick your fingers.

December 6, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

If you're looking for something beautiful and luscious to put on the table, you just found it. Despite its intricate beauty, it's pretty simple to prepare. But messy. You'll be licking your fingers before it goes in the oven.

Dumbbell or needle? Roll up your sleeves

December 5, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

Roll up one for a flu shot? Or both and get some exercise? Revving up your heart rate during aerobic exercise also revs up your immune response. So exercise is probably your best bet for reducing sick time throughout the Fall-Winter cold season and the rest of the year.

Slower Sunday: Inhale

December 4, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

When the holiday hustle and bustle threatens peace on your piece of the earth, here's a soothing Way out. A warm, fragrant Way. Deck the halls, fill the air.

Homemade Cookie Gift of the Year

December 3, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

They're irresistible. They're deeply delicious. They're light. They're amazingly good for you. They're Dark Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers. Who wouldn't want a few of these? How can they be so healthy they're ideal for breakfast? Read on. Then preheat your oven.

Healthy Lifestyle Overcomes Bad Genes

November 28, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

News Flash! Really. Even if you're genetically predisposed to coronary artery diseases, a healthy lifestyle can reduce your susceptibility by 50%. Yup. Just by eating and exercising well and not smoking. Click for the conclusions of the study.