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A glass pitcher filled with red fruit punch on a wooden table outdoors.

Summertime Hydration, the P.K. Way

07/09/2013
Sick of drinking water? Add your favorite herbal tea bags to a pitcher of cold...
Calories / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Drinks / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Summer / Weight
A vibrant red cocktail garnished with mint leaves and strawberries.

Herb-Infused Strawberry Martini

06/30/2013
Last year at this time I was on fire mixing up a whole slew of...
Cocktails / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Drinks / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Summer
A bowl of pink strawberry ice cream with a spoon.

Strawberry Balsamic Gelato: Ending Strawberry Season on a Sweet Note (Recipe)

06/28/2013
I have a special place in my heart for strawberry gelato, and this recipe that...
Desserts / Food / Recipe
Close-up of avocado toast topped with sprouts and seasoning.

Avocado Crostini with Parsley-Pistachio Pesto and Arugula

06/27/2013
It's important to think out of the box when it comes to crostini. After all,...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Sandwich / Vegetables
Fresh spinach salad with strawberries, pecans, and goat cheese.

Strawberry Salad with Spring Greens, Toasted Almonds, and Citrus-Thyme Vinaigrette

06/19/2013
When gorgeous red strawberries are mixed with spring lettuces, spinach, scallions, and diva cucumbers then...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Salad / Science
A fresh sandwich with avocado slices, lettuce, and tomato on toasted bread.

Modern Lobster Roll, the PK Way

06/17/2013
Nothing beats a traditional lobster roll, but a few slices of avocado and scatter of...
Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe
A lobster roll sandwich with chunks of lobster meat and mayonnaise.

Classic Lobster Roll, the PK Way

06/15/2013
(Update 2014: For a rockin' lobster roll video, click here.) * * * * *...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Sandwich / Science / Seafood / Shellfish
A refreshing cocktail with lime and ice in a glass.

Strawberry Cocktails Go Brazilian: Meet the Caipirinha

06/14/2013
I tried a caipirinha for the first time many years ago when visiting Brazil, and appropriately so given...
Cocktails / Diet / Drinks / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe
Close-up of two slices of vegetable pizza with cheese.

Pesto Pizza with Red Chard, Ricotta, and Caramelized Onions

06/12/2013
Everyone loves pizza, including me. (Insert obvious caveat here about moderation.) You'll note a theme...
Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Vegetables / Whole grains
Bowl of oatmeal topped with sliced strawberries and a spoon.

Summer Porridge Starring Strawberries

06/11/2013
Strawberry season has come to Boston, which means I'll focus on this speckled summer fruit...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Fruit / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Whole grains