There may be a glut of health information available today, but the best things in life—and health—are free, say mindbodygreen founders Jason and Colleen Wachob. Their new book “The Joy of Well-Being” is a realistic, ultra-practical guide to good health that cuts through the noise of the ever-growing world of wellness. “We are at the…
Comeback King: From Prison to His Own Restaurant, Chef Anthony Caldwell Followed a Path Laid by Providence
On a spiritual level, the journey of 50Kitchen is a lot longer than the 710 miles between Dorchester, Massachusetts and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Executive chef and owner Anthony Caldwell says divine providence got him from where he was to where he is today. And where he was, was prison. “I didn’t have the perfect…
Hands On: Pinching and Hand-Pollinating for a Bumper Crop
Ever wonder why one garden is extremely lush, while the one next door in the same ecosystem is struggling along? And particularly when both get the same hours of sun and are appropriately watered and fertilized? As with anything else in life, it comes down to attention to detail. Pinching—which can be done with garden…
Going Light and Bright for Summer
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service The summer is typically the time of year when we dress in lighter/brighter clothing to keep cool—so it’s also a good time to use softer, lighter colors within the home. In many situations, lighter colors give a space a crisp, fresh and clean feeling. Light colors can also…
Grilled Chicken Caprese Salad with Avocado
Every summer, we simply cannot wait for our basil plants and baby tomatoes to explode. We plant a plethora of tomatoes, ranging from heirloom to sweet cherry babies. Needless to say, Caprese is a summer staple around here. We’ve got sweet tomatoes, fresh basil, and tender mozzarella to balance it all out. All of it…
Colorful Reflector in Cat’s Eye Enhances Night Vision
Q: I recently adopted a handsome orange male tabby cat named Henry. At night, his eyes are luminescent, reflecting a variety of bright colors. Is he unusual, or do all cats’ eyes shine in the dark? What causes this magic? A: Henry’s magic glow arises from the “tapetum lucidum,” Latin for “bright tapestry.” It’s a…
Chimichurri Adds Double the Flavor
Chimichurri is a no-cook herby-garlicky sauce from Argentina and Uruguay. It’s delicious on grilled proteins and vegetables. Here, it’s used to double the flavor of basic grilled chicken breasts. The chicken is both baked with and topped with this flavor-packed sauce. Chimichurri Chicken Serves 4 Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients 1…
A Taste of Italy for Breakfast
Frittatas are round, open-faced omelets that are pretty to look at and delicious to eat. They can be simple with cheese and herbs or multi-layered with meat or seafood, dairy and vegetables—whatever you choose. I love serving these for brunch or lunch (or even a light supper), because you can partially make ahead and the…
Taking the Kids: And Including a Museum on Your Summer Travels
Look in the mirror. “Picture yourself reflected in the art works. In what ways aren’t you reflected? Explore the materials in the art work. What materials surprised you?” The challenges are part of the Kids’ Explore the Floor guide in the Denver Art Museum’s newly reopened Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery. The reopening of the Arts of…
Life Above the City
Television shows often show an idealized way of life that’s rarely attainable, but in this particular case, those with the means can live the dream. Perched at the top of the 50-story 180 East 88th St. building is this three-level residence that combines dazzling views of the city with all the room and amenities needed by…
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