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Avoiding the Afternoon Crash

September 30, 2009

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Nutritionist Mary Ellen Bingham’s tips for staying alert all day — without caffeine, taurine, or quercetin.

The Easiest Bread You’ll Ever Bake

September 29, 2009

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If you have an oven, a heavy pot, and the patience to let fermenting yeast do the hard work for you, artisanal baker Jim Lahey has a foolproof way to make delicious bread.

Your Perfect Weekend September 25-27

September 24, 2009

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Explore the best America has to offer this weekend during National Public Lands and Museum Days, during which you'll find free access to the many national parks and museums across the country. If you're near Boulder, stop by the Moondance International Film Festival to catch a flick. If you find yourself in southern California, head to Catalina for island blues.

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September 21, 2009

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A challenging multi-sport and jungle exploration adventure into the remote Amazon basin, lead by highly trained special forces veterans.

The Stadium of the Future

September 18, 2009

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Whether you’re a lifelong fan of America’s Team or a Dallas hater, the new 100,000-seat Cowboys Stadium — the largest NFL arena ever built — is pigskin’s new mecca.

Into the Zombie Underworld

September 17, 2009

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An American tries to separate truth from lore as he searches for a lost soul in rural Haiti.

Braised Short Ribs

September 17, 2009

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Recipe Courtesy of Josh “Shorty” Eden, owner-chef Shorty’s .32, New York City (Return to the Cook Like a Man package.) Ingredients for the Ribs: 6–8 lbs beef short ribs • 2 quarts chicken stock • 1/2 cup marmalade • 1 pint Guinness Stout • large pinch basil • large pinch cilantro 1. Season ribs with salt and pepper, and sear [...]

Your Perfect Weekend September 18-20

September 17, 2009

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Embrace the changing season by guzzling cold ones in Telluride, hustling to jazz music in California, or taking advantage of the salmon migration at a fishy festival in Michigan.

Elbow Macaroni & Cheese and Grilled Baby Leeks

September 17, 2009

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Elbow Macaroni & Cheese and Grilled Baby Leeks

Recipe Courtesy of Josh “Shorty” Eden, owner-chef of Shorty’s .32, New York City - (Return to our Cook like a Man package.) Béchamel sauce: 3 cups milk 2 tbsp shallots, minced 3 tbsp butter 1 1/2 tbsp flour 1 tsp Dijon mustard white pepper, to taste Sweat shallots in butter until tender. Add flour, and allow roux to cook for 2-3 minutes. Begin to whisk milk [...]

A Waste-Free Life

September 15, 2009

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Before he could change the world, Colin Beavan had to put his money where his mouth is.

My Favorite Things: Dhani Jones

September 14, 2009

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The Cincinnati Bengals linebacker and star of Dhani Tackles the Globe takes us into his world.

How to Make the Perfect Omelet

September 14, 2009

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Return to the Cook Like a Man table of contents Manny Howard demonstrates the fine art of omelet perfection — while breaking only the required number of eggs.