Looking for the Recipes? If you’re looking for the recipes mentioned in yesterday’s Oregonian column, look no further. Pecan-Crusted Salmon and Roasty Toasty Kale at your fingertips! This week’s column for the Oregonian is a humorous (and personal) look at cyclists’ obsession with weight and weight loss with a few winter tips thrown in for good measure: Read it [...]

I almost titled this post “If you’re reading Time Magazine, you already have a problem.” That’s how much I despise that rag. Last week they released a story about how exercising makes you fatter. Or something like that. By the time I finally felt compelled to see what the hell was going on, I was so [...]

Super easy, stupid-simple and seriously savory. This is going to become a regular snack around here for sure. As scary-good as kale is for your health, you should give it a shot, too. You may even be able to convert some non-believers. Thanks to Patrick and Michael for the roasting tip! There were a few other recipes mentioned that I plan to try in the next few weeks. Stay tuned, Kale Komandos.

I love kale. There, I said it. But I know that not everyone gets as into dinosaur food as I do. Usually, I just chop it, steam it, salt it and eat it, but tonight I decided to put a little effort in and see if I could make it palatable for Sal. It worked. This is simple - and would be great for spinach or chard or other leafy greens, too - but I swear it's good. Sal-tested, Sicilian-approved.

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I haven’t been following any super strict or regimented nutrition plan for the past few months, but I am feeling really great about how I’ve been eating.  This is mostly due to the fact that I’ve spent the last 12 months doing some serious work at researching food plans and clean eating.  I’ve tried a [...]