Grilled Salmon Steaks with Savory Blueberry Sauce
Blueberries are in season and they are not just for dessert anymore. As a savory sauce, they are a delicious complement to salmon. You’ll Need 3/4 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup chicken stock 1 cup...
Grilled Eggplant with Feta Cheese
It’s grilling season! This year try throwing more veggies on the grill. This recipe is quite delicious and works as a starter or a side dish. You’ll Need 3 tablespoon extra virgin oil 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped 2 medium eggplants ½ teaspoon salt and a couple of extra...
Balsamic Marinated Onions
It’s men’s health month. These onions taste wonderful as a compliment to a grilled steak. They also work well as a topping for a salad. You’ll Need 3 medium red onions 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 Tablespoon capers Directions...
Chocolate Countdown, Number 1 Reason To Eat Chocolate That You Never Saw Coming
Weight loss. Yes you do have to eat the right kind of chocolate, and no you can’t over-consume it with a plunger. But if you can manage those two issues (quantity and quality) then this is definitely the number 1 reason to eat chocolate, that you never saw coming!Follow @willclower...
Chocolate Countdown, Number 2 Reason To Eat Chocolate That You Never Saw Coming
It’s good for your teeth? There are some caveats here (see below), and some myths to dispel but the happy news is ultimately yes.Follow @willclower Chocolate and Your Teeth Have you ever heard that you should not eat chocolate because it will “rot your teeth”? It turns out that this...
Running Hills is about an even pace over significant elevation changes
My next half-M is in September, 3 months from now. The goal is to get in under 8 min/mile. My last one here in Pittsburgh was 8:09 so I think I can sneak under that time. Follow @willclowerTo get from here to there, I’m mixing up my runs by doing...
New Moms. Research finds Mediterranean diet brings fewer pregnancy woes
BEANS, beans, they are good for your heart … the more you eat, the healthier you and your unborn children are likely to be. At least that is the suggestion of a study (Article) that has found women who consume a Mediterranean diet before they become pregnant are less...
Chocolate Countdown, Number 3 Reason To Eat Chocolate That You Never Saw Coming
It Protects Your Skin. Who saw that coming? Follow @willclower My dad used to harass my sister about her skin, when she was an annoying adolescent. “You know, the reason you’re having to pop those zits on our bathroom mirror in the first place is because you eat chocolate....
Chocolate Countdown, Number 4 Reason To Eat Chocolate That You Never Saw Coming
It can help boost your metabolism. Sounds like hype, but plow on brave reader. Follow @willclower But first, let’s just make sure you’re tethered to reality. Chocolate, even the high-cocoa kind that you should be eating, will not make you fit. Sorry. You can’t poke down a bar of...
Chocolate Countdown, Number 5 Reason To Eat Chocolate That You Never Saw Coming
Because it’s such a pain … reliever.Follow @willclower You love chocolate, and it totally loves you back. Its cocoa creates a birthday party in your brain, with neuroactive agents to boost endorphin levels (natural opiates), stimulate your brain’s cannabis receptors, light up the brain’s pleasure centers, increase serotonin levels,...
Top 5 Reasons To Eat Chocolate, That You Totally Never Saw Coming
I was talking with a woman who was struggling with her weight. “You know” she offered, “if I could just give up my chocolate addiction I could finally lose the weight.” Follow @willclower Honey, honey, honey, I replied. Chocolate’s not your problem. Chocolate’s your solution. She looked at me...
All Purpose Marinade
It’s men’s health month and the BBQ’s are in full swing. Try this marinade at one of your summertime outings. Marinating meats prior to grilling is one way to grill in a healthier manner. You’ll Need 3 cups dry white wine 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder...