Food

Fresh garden salad with mixed greens, fruits, and nuts.

Pretty Pear and Arugula Salad with Toasted Walnut Vinaigrette (Video)

Ripe pears join up with arugula and a toasted walnut vinaigrette in this classic salad....
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FAQs on GMOs: What the Science Says

Do you know what GMO even means, or have good understanding of the potential risks...
Ice cream topped with caramelized nuts in a white bowl.

Autumn Indulgence: Maple Walnut Ice Cream

Last time I wrote about ice cream it was strawberry basil to celebrate summer strawberries. Today...
Gourmet appetizers featuring seared tuna and fresh microgreens on crisp toast.

French Radish Sandwiches, the P.K. Way

I can't quite remember how or when I was first introduced to the notion of...
Fresh radishes with green leaves and roots.

Eats Roots and Leaves: Radish Love

You've surely met Raphanus sativas, otherwise known as a radish. A member of the Brassica family (like cabbage, kale...
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Food Technology and GMOs: Get the Facts

From hunting and gathering to the birth of agriculture to today's post-modern world of global...
A colorful roasted vegetable and scallop dish with herbs and spices.

Seared Scallops with Roasted Squash, Brussels Sprouts, and Cranberry Beans

Today's recipe is another way to enjoy a few fall favorites like butternut squash, Brussels...
A vibrant salad with greens, orange cheese, and dried cranberries.

Butternut Squash Salad: It Deserves a Close-Up

If you've been following my posts of late you know that I recently did a...
A bowl of spicy lentil curry garnished with green chili and fried potato pieces.

Tortilla Soup (aka, Mexican Corn Soup): Yes, Please

Not into Indian food? Hard to believe---have you ever given it a chance?---but to each...
A colorful dish of mixed vegetables and spices served in a white bowl.

Navratan Korma: A Labor of Love

Never heard of navratan korma? Nine gems ("navratan") includes lots of brightly colored vegetables---er, nine, to...