A message to wait staff everywhere: when a customer asks for help with a meal order, be decisive.Recently, I strolled into a new Indian restaurant in Phoenix. The food was strong, the service was attentive and the experience was enjoyable…sans a two minute stretch in which the woman serving my table struggled to make a recommendation. She didn’t want to be on the … [Read more…]

Empty and dark, the weight room in the desert, rational thoughts and emotions collide I’ve been here before. Thought bubble pops, cursive emerges even though I don’t know the alphabet “You fucked that conversation up, you lost all your cool.” Your plan is out the window once you get punched in the face. Broken treadmill sounds are a crazy violation of my space. As fast as … [Read more…]

We should eat more goat.Goat is one of the most popular red meats in the world. Relatively speaking, we barely eat any. In the States, we mostly eat cows, pigs and chickens. I’ve raved about the benefits of all three before. We trust the health benefits of the omega 3s we get from salmon and eggs (yolks and all…those of you still ordering egg whites, c’mon). But science … [Read more…]

You know I don’t plug restaurants around here. I will, however, plug friends and illuminate the relentless and inspirational work they’re doing. We don’t have rules or guidelines. That’s the spirit of our blog. We’re perpetually fascinated by learning about people and their stories, told in their own words. Aric, you’ve got the floor. Life-changing experiences don’t always … [Read more…]

Grinding cinnamon fresh is worth the effort. The flavor outcomes are more intense. Just as we advocate taking the time to grind our coffee beans right before we brew, the enhanced sensory experience pays taste dividends on the additional effort.I toss cinnamon on my sweet potatoes for the taste, but turns out, I might be doing something powerful for my health in the … [Read more…]