Running It Off…Then Putting More Back On

This morning after a lovely open water swim., my husband and I headed for a little hole in the wall place for some breakfast. Next to us was a table with four heavy-set ladies, dining on croissants, eggs benedict, pastries, pancakes and waffles.  They were all in running gear and were chatting with animation about […]

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The ‘Tipping’ Point

No- I’m not talking about what I refer to as the gluten tipping point- the point at which, I believe, our body tells us, in no uncertain terms, “Stop giving me gluten”. I’m talking about tips.  In a restaurant. Being that I am quite possibly the pickiest orderer ever (aside from Sally of When Harry […]

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Save That Stone Fruit!

“Stone fruits are almost out of season”, I overheard the produce manager comment to a customer the other day at Whole Foods, after she’d asked where to find the cherries we’ve been able to buy recently. Disappointed, she shrugged her shoulders but understood the rationale. I, too, wish the season were longer, as there’s nothing […]

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