Archive for November, 2009
Black-eyed Pea and Roasted Corn Salsa »
Black-eye peas are one of my favorite vegetables, so I eat them at least once a week. Not only are black-eye peas tasty, but they are inexpensive and filling. Another favorite vegetable is corn, especially sweet white corn. Living in the south allows me to get fresh corn year-round, however if you aren’t as lucky, frozen corn will [...]
Baked Southwest Red Potatoes »
Baked southwest potatoes is one of the easiest side dishes I prepare. There is literally no measuring to do, the potatoes are cooked and served all in the same dish, and the preparation is easily modified to be either dinner for one or a dish for twelve. This vegetable dish combines southwestern flavors with hearty ingredients to make [...]
The Couch Potato’s Guide to Triathlon Training »
I love watching and playing team sports of all kinds: volleyball, football, basketball, baseball. They all float my boat. I thrive on the camaraderie, the competition, and the general atmosphere that surrounds team sports. Individual sports like golf, running, or biking have never really been my thing. Sure, I’ll run on a treadmill when [...]
Tail-Gating as a Sport of Its Own »
Each year the fall, millions of Americans are filled with excitement for full-blown football season. The promise o f a championship, a stand out player or a magical game brings fans to stadiums far and wide to be part of the thrill of the game. As the leaves change hue, the competition begins for many of us. Yet long before the [...]
Running out of Miles »
I know something that will make you sweat. It will make you feel like you just might be dead already or at least lost somewhere in the Twilight Zone. It may make you vomit. It will require hundreds of hours of your life that you just “don’t have time for.” And it will likely be one of those things you look back on as “the best [...]
The Meat-Loving Vegetarian »
I love walking down the street and catching a whiff of searing dead cow coming from the restaurant nearby. I love the feel of a warm, damp washcloth on my face, as I wipe away the remains of BBQ ribs. I love the excitement I feel when I pull into the drive-thru and order my favorite burger, knowing that soon I will be savoring every [...]
A Twist on Leaf-Peeping: Doing it Safely »
Escape into Fall Color Living at the beach is a life dream for many people. We go there, live there even, to escape and feel the rhythm of the ocean soothe our minds. Yet, even for those of us who at the beach, there are times that life pressures build up and we need to get away. So where do we go to get away from it all? After [...]
Getting Lost for Fun »
Lost Valley: A Place to Lose Yourself People love to get lost, as long as they think they can get unlost. Think of how many millions go to Venice each year with the sole purpose of losing their way for a while. Mazes intrigue: how many children of all ages are thrilled by the maze cut into the pumpkin patch? Well, here’s an [...]
