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99 Bottles of Sunscreens and Serums
Walk into any woman’s bathroom, and you’re likely to see enough bottles of creams, lotions, serums, moisturizers and foundations to prompt a round of, “99 Bottles of skin care products on the wall, 99 bottles of skin care…” Take one down, pass it around. But wait: when layering multiple products, which one comes first? I’ll […] Read More
Exercise and Pregnancy
I have more than a few friends who are either due in the coming months or hoping to be pregnant soon. Often they ask, “Did you exercise when you were pregnant? Was it safe?” The answers are yes and yes, followed by a disclaimer that everything I did was with the full knowledge and consent […] Read More
Training: In My Dreams
I’ve been having dreams about running. They’ve been dreams about lacing up my sneakers and going long distances, the challenging double-digit slogs that seem like they’re never going to end, and usually on trails where I can’t see beyond the next curve. In the dreams, I’m very concerned about pacing myself and having the energy […] Read More
Brazilian Beer Chicken
This recipe from grilling guru Steven Raichlen not only works well for an overnight marinade, but freezes well in the marinade for later use, perfect for once a month cooking (OAMC) enthusiasts. If you’re planning to freeze some, I suggest that you double or even triple the recipe; it’s not much more work, and you’ll […] Read More
Tiny Kitchen Tip: Lemons
“When you want to get lots of juice out of the lemon, roll it back and forth until you make all the juice come loose. Then, when you cut it open… Boom! Lots of juice!” –> Tiny Kitchen Assistant Read More
Mammograms
Last year, there was a media uproar over the change in guidelines for routine mammograms. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) changed their guidance to suggest that women at average risk for breast cancer shouldn’t get their first mammogram until age 50, then every two years thereafter. In contrast, the American Cancer Society (ACS) […] Read More
Food Diaries
I keep a food diary using The Daily Plate at Livestrong.com. Yes, I know that’s a dieter’s trick, but that’s not why I started. When I began my serious race training, I wanted to understand what I was eating and why. Was I getting enough protein? What was my carb/fat/protein ratio? But it’s also made […] Read More
Training: Still Going
What, you thought that a broken bone would stop me? Ok, sure, it has put a damper on… uh… everything, but I’m not just going to sit around and do nothing for 6-8 weeks. You should know me better than that. Before I even contemplated doing anything, I ran it past Mercy, my longtime trainer, […] Read More
Inundated With Herbs
It’s that time of year where the herb garden has grown out of control and threatens to swallow the house. The only way to keep up with the growth — or beat the frost, in some climates — is by making sauces and pestos that can be frozen for later use. I freeze them overnight […] Read More
What’s in Season? October
The market starts to get quiet this time of year. The berry and stone fruit vendors are gone. The quick perishables of summer are giving way to the longer-lasting root vegetables and squash that will carry us through the winter. I am a terrible sucker for cranberry sauce. This is the time of year where […] Read More
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