Preparing a meal for area shelters during the holiday season12/15/2009
By Jennifer LaRue Huget
The Washington Post
Thursday, December 17, 2009
This the most challenging time of year for those of us watching our weight. We feast and nibble our way through the holidays, and if we try to skip the season's gustatory delights, it feels downright Grinch-like.
But there is a way to indulge your enthusiasm for holiday foods without packing on pounds. Instead of focusing on your own wining and dining, you could channel your energy into cooking for others. And, in the spirit of the season, why not shift your attention from baking for friends and...