For Fitness, Intensity Matters

For shorter periods of time? Yes! I'm in.

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Five Countries Where People Live Longest

Interesting info/watch the video below. What's your best guess? You may be surprised.

Crispy Curly Kale Chips

Once you start, it's tough to stop eating these! I'm totally addicted. 

Note: After eating, you'll need to floss before heading out into the world.

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How to Cook with Greens Like Kale, Chard & Collards

Bon Appetit recommendations and recipes

more recipes full of vitamin-packed greens

Banana Walnut Baked Oatmeal

Today's experiment. Tomorrow's breakfast.

LOVED IT! Tomorrow I'll add yogurt, berries...

I'm having trouble saving the rest for then.

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Rosemary & Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Had tonight. All loved. Served with beet/goat cheese/walnut/green salad.

Excellent recipe. Particulary when served w/pan juices.

Dealing With Dry Skin During Winter

I wanted to watch this once more to take notes. I thought you might as well. Some excellent tips about dealing with winter skin issues.

The Reality of Keeping New Year's Resolutions

Why am I laughing? This is MY LIFE.

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How to Keep Your Resolutions

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Then see tomorrow's take on resolutions.

The Power of Words

Love this, Sally.

Super Simple Rustic Pies

I love pies. Particularly the rustic variety. Super simple to construct. Even easier to eat.

And while a good home made crust is undeniably delicious, I often opt for the ready-made variety.

Trader Joe's is my current favorite.

I've used Pillsbury in the past but recently realized that it contains trans fats. No. I'm not using partially- or fully-hydrogenated oils of any kind. Ever. How did I miss that?

Here's a link to a low-sugar pie/tart/galette I've made and adore.

Next time I'll use Trader Joe's or make my own crust.

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Demon Chihuahua Takes Center Stage

Love this crazy little dog. And Cesar's work with him. So much to learn from this terrific trainer.

Awww. Isn't he cute? NOT SO.

More Morocco

If you're considering a Moroccan Adventure, here's a Marrakesh slideshow you might find interesting. I really, really want to go back. Soon.

And another inside Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge's Moroccan oasis.

Why We Travel

I've always enjoyed paging through seed catalogs eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring. Now I've added adventure travel to that winter checklist. Given my recent photography adventure with National Geographic, I am now paging through their many other travel options. 

The following slideshow may serve as a starting point for those of us who are considering travel to places we had never before considered. Iceland is on that list for me.

Here's to a year filled with amazing adventures within our own country or outside its borders!

Hockney, Once Again

There's still time to visit this exceptional exhibit. “David Hockney: A Bigger Exhibition” runs through Jan. 20 at the de Young Museum, in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; 415-750-3600, deyoung.famsf.org.

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The World Welcomes 2014

A slideshow of shots taken around the world welcoming the New Year. 

Happy New Year!

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Fifty Best Food Blog Photos

If you love photography and food as much as I, here's a link I think you'll enjoy.

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Cold-Brewed Coffee in Your Blender

Here's how to make a smoother coffee with far less acidity.

Culinary Tips for the Tipsy

Cures for the day after New Year's Eve. 

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