Holidays

Chocolate almond biscotti cooling on rack

Dark Chocolate Biscotti, the P.K. Way

My foray into annual Christmas cookie baking began yesterday, much earlier than my usual sprint...
Mushroom and herb bread stuffing with pecans

Wild Mushroom Stuffing with Spinach, Herbs, and Pecans: A Healthier Dressing

A lot of things get stuffed around the holidays. It begins with Thanksgiving, when Americans...
Oysters arranged around mignonette and lemons

My Own Mini-Thanksgiving (Sort Of)

It's the Sunday after Thanksgiving: I Can't Wait to Cook! Whereas most people are tired...
Close-up of wheat grains on a textured surface.

Happy Whole Grain Holidays (and Thoughts on Gluten-Free and Paleo Diets)

Are Whole Grains Part of Your Diet? Why Not? Source: wholegrainscouncil.org...
Yellow Romanesco broccoli nestled in blue-green leaves

Black Friday No More

For as long as I can remember, the week of Thanksgiving has brought with it...
Temple columns amid Roman Forum ruins

Remembering Rome (The Good Times, That Is)

My recent experience in Rome, while harrowing, would have been a lot worse had I...
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Since posting this a few years ago, I have even more Mexican recipes here on...
Close up raisin soda bread loaf with slices

Irish Recollections (May Include Year-old Soda Bread)

Ireland holds a special place in my heart: my first restaurant job was in an...
Dark blue book cover with swirling globe art

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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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...