I am always up for a challenge. I relish attacking them with trial and error. In this case, a kaplifestyle.com reader came to me with a big challenge. I’m definitely in over my head here, but not a bit scared. Let’s dive in.Hey Kap, this is maybe an odd question, but do you have any advice for someone who’s pathologically lazy? I’m 36 and just can’t seem to get it together. … [Read more…]

My home does not have a microwave. I’m not looking to get dinner on the table in record times.Quite frankly, my decision is primarily related to taste. Perhaps due to my lack of culinary knowledge and technical prowess with the appliance, I’ve never enjoyed food prepared in a microwave. For you, my readers, I took a deeper look to see if there were reasons to avoid the box … [Read more…]

Hello, I’m Kap, and I have skinny calves.Over the course of my MLB career, my teammates often busted my balls about my lower legs. Perhaps their ribbing came because I showed my little guys off by going socks up with my baseball pants, but more likely, it’s because they don’t quite match the rest of my physique.For many years, I tried to build them up. I worked on … [Read more…]

Why must we still have that little voice in our head? You know the one. “Don’t eat that, it’s high in fat and calories.” Zip it, my imaginary friend. You’re not welcome here.So many folks shy away from coconut milk due to its high calorie and fat content. You shouldn’t; that fat is lovely. It comes in the form of medium chain triglycerides. From NYU … [Read more…]

I discovered a new snack I am enjoying the hell out of, smoked clams in olive oil. Of course, I must share my pleasure with you and encourage you to partake.There is no logical reason why tuna in a can is mainstream while other tin-enclosed seafood remains relegated to a niche market. Now that we have brands devoted to sustainable fishing practices, we can feel better about … [Read more…]