Grilled Caesar Salad
The edges are smoky, browned and hot. The center is warm. The garlic mayo melts right in. The lemon cuts the richness. The cheese adds depth and a slight saltiness. Sounds a lot Better than a salad, huh?
Your Monday #25: Your 2 Shoulders
Good news: all you need is frequent exercise to maintain muscle strength and mass. At any age. Today's a simple, one-minute Way to increase your strength. This month: your shoulders and upper back.
Slower Sunday: No texting while walking
This is a beautifully strange walk. Starts normal. You walk from the parking lot to the trailhead. You head toward the canyon. You enter the canyon. It gets narrower. And narrower. Press Play.
Smell the Roses, Taste the Zucchini
Take a 3, 4 or 5-mile walk through The Rose Garden and The Edible Garden at the New York Botanical Garden. Or through a botanical garden near you. Burn a few ice cream cones worth of calories.
Telluride Hiking 101. Brownies optional.
If you're still looking for your summer adventure hike, this is a great place to start. The landscape is breathtaking. So is the altitude. Here's the perfect morning-long getting-to-know-you hike. Spectacular open views of everything. An orientation tour at a glance.
Pop Stars for a hand-held 4th of July
This is what I want melting in my mouth this holiday weekend. Popsicles. Savory and sweet. A meal on a stick. They're delicious. They're fun. They make everyone smile. Pursue happiness.
Hot Dogs for the 21st Century
What's going to be on your plate this 4th of July? If it's meat, read this before you go shopping: results from a Harvard School of Public Health study and from my grill. Halve your meat and double your fun.
Your Monday #24: Knees up. 1 at a time
A simple, gentle exercise to strengthen and train the muscles you use to stay on your feet. A dynamic balance exercise you can do on a balance board or a pillow. Summer's coming: get ready for surfing. Hang five.
Slower Sunday: Dune Boogie
You're walking in the sand. You sink in a little more with each step. You know that when you get to the top of the dune, you'll have a spectacular view of ...