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Hot yoga, saunas put a new face on winter
Instructors say students either like the heat or don’t — there’s rarely middle ground.
Jan 1st, 2010 by Malcolm McDowell WoodsThe what-to-eat list to end all lists
Feeling listless? Here's my short list for healthy eating.
Jan 1st, 2010 by Malcolm McDowell WoodsCaring for strays brings its own rewards
Fostering shelter: A pair of alley cats find cover, food -- and love -- in the backyard.
Jan 1st, 2010 by Malcolm McDowell WoodsYes, you can bike in winter
Too much bulk will cut off the blood flow, and you’ll end up colder than you were to begin.
Jan 1st, 2010 by Malcolm McDowell WoodsWinter bites, but you can still find local produce
For chefs, there's a three-pronged approach to sourcing local food in winter: greenhouses, root vegetables and the sweet accents of honey and jams.
Jan 1st, 2010 by Malcolm McDowell WoodsPantry Raid! Bulk soup will save us from foodie’s block
A confession: Sometimes, we’re embarrassed to admit what we had for dinner -- but not this time.
Jan 1st, 2010 by Malcolm McDowell WoodsLocal meats mean homemade sausage
With local meats available year-round, it's easy to make a case for homemade sausages.
Jan 1st, 2010 by Malcolm McDowell WoodsFrom the Outpost Exchange editor
Time for resolutions? How about a time for resolve, and there's no better time than the start of a whole, new decade.
Jan 1st, 2010 by Malcolm McDowell WoodsYou’d be surprised what’s alive out there
Want to embrace winter? Collect ice data, search for a butterfly or a snow flea, or listen to the owls.
Jan 1st, 2010 by Malcolm McDowell WoodsGift fair gives shoppers a real alternative
Fair change: Alternative gift fair raises several thousand dollars for local charities.
Jan 1st, 2010 by Malcolm McDowell WoodsDreaming of a slow Christmas
It’s always been overkill – a season of excesses. But the avarice feels even more awkward and out of place this year.
Dec 4th, 2009 by Malcolm McDowell WoodsThe humble houseplant is the best HVAC system
Naturally green: At home and at work, plants can do more than clear the air.
Dec 4th, 2009 by Malcolm McDowell Woods