Food

A bowl of fresh guacamole with tortilla chips and black beans.

Heart-Healthy Guacamole: Nutrition Facts and Video How-to

Who knew that healthy eating could include guacamole, of all things? Yes it can! Because...
Mini chocolate and corn clusters on a plate.

Take the Chili Challenge: Nachos, the P.K. Way

Last week I wrote about the joys of making chili, a fabulous winter staple of...
Creamy lobster bisque garnished with parsley and lobster claw.

Making Lobster Bisque: Meeting the Meat Not Required

I love lobster. One of the most memorable meals I had many years ago was...
A bowl of rich red soup garnished with cheese and fresh cilantro.

Making Chili: Get Creative and Make It Your Own

Veggies, beans, protein, and even whole grains can all be added to chili in combinations...
Cover of a book titled 'Scientific Revolutions' with an abstract globe image.

Seeking Dietary Advice, Part II: Use Science, and Win (Baseball Included)

This week I'm continuing to write about topics related to diet and weight loss.  So...
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To Clean Up Your Diet, Clean Out Your House

Whether it's a new year's resolution to lose weight or a spring commitment to getting...
Plate of rice and beans with vegetables and avocado.

Recalibrating Your Diet: Weight Loss and Beyond

People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but...
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Holiday Purgatory: Is It 2012 Yet?

It's official. Between my continued gift wrapping, just viewed holiday television specials, and still-decorated-for-the-holidays-home-despite-the-dead-tree I'm...
A bowl of lentil soup garnished with chopped green and red peppers.

The Gift of Soup

The Three Wise Men brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh. I brought soup. [caption id="attachment_1373" align="alignright"...
Enviro Battery kit for creating energy using natural materials.

The Magic of Christmas (May Include Science)

Christmas is a magical time if you are 8 years old, like my nephew, and...