Ways Archive - Better.Cheaper.Slower.

The Gift of Soul Food

December 1, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

I will never be a soul food chef, but I love to cook - and eat - anything and everything from Carla Hall's Soul Food. Carla is a force of nature and everything she shows you how to make will rock'n'soul you. Every recipe has a kick or two that makes it a party in your mouth.

Mediterranean Package Deal for $30

November 30, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

A gift that's practical, surprising, healthy, cheap and delicious. Add it to your diet to dramatically lower risk of heart attack, diabetes and overeating. And improve your holiday party snack repertoire.

For Your Feet:
The Gift of Comfort and Convenience

November 29, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

For all those quick outdoor chores that demand something on your feet but don't require the whole socks-and-shoes treatment. The perfect outdoor slippers. For the quickie dog walk or taking-out-the-garbage. One for summer; one for winter.

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.

Slower Sunday: Lookin’ up

November 27, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

Wanna feel young? This is your tree.

Make Your Own Fresh Pasta
with this simple machine

November 26, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

This is like a magic trick. Transform flour and eggs into fantastic fresh pasta with this simple, compact $60 pasta maker. Watch my video. You can do this!

Pasta Trail in the Dolomites:
Lagazuoi The Thrilling

November 25, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

If you're one of those people who likes to walk or run because you like to ... eat, well, here's the trail for you. You could take the steep one-mile hike straight up to the Rifugio Scotoni. Or you could take the even steeper long Way around to one of the most thrilling - or frightening - views in the Dolomites, and then make the crazy steep descent to the Rifugio. Let's do the six-and-a-half miles. Just to be absolutely sure we'll be hungry enough for that huge platter of homemade pasta.

Turkey. Time.

November 24, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

Before cameras and all things digital, making a picture of something was slow going. Press Play. Watch Slowly. Carefully. It'll only take a minute.

Apple-Fennel Slaw

November 23, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

A light, bright, crunchy salad to balance your Thanksgiving turkey. 40 cents per serving of sweet, aromatic and spicy salad. Totally refreshing.

The Soft Drink for Thanksgiving

November 22, 2022
Dick Sandhaus

If red wine goes with your Thanksgiving dinner, so does this unsweetened, non-alcoholic, deeply flavored soda. Better Cheaper Slimmer Grape Soda Pop. It's actually kind of elegant. If alcohol's not the thing for you or a guest, this is the drink to serve. Cool for kids, too.