Holidays

Close-up of freshly baked chocolate biscotti with nuts on a cooling rack.

Dark Chocolate Biscotti, the P.K. Way

12/04/2012
My foray into annual Christmas cookie baking began yesterday, much earlier than my usual sprint...
Chocolate / Diet / Food / Holidays / Nutrition / Nuts / Recipe / Whole grains
A plate of seasoned, cooked chicken pieces with herbs and spices.

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

12/03/2012
A lot of things get stuffed around the holidays. It begins with Thanksgiving, when Americans...
Calories / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Holidays / Mushrooms / Nutrition / Nuts / Recipe / Vegetables / Whole grains
A platter of fresh oysters with lemon wedges and dipping sauce.

My Own Mini-Thanksgiving (Sort Of)

11/28/2012
It's the Sunday after Thanksgiving: I Can't Wait to Cook! Whereas most people are tired...
Autumn / Food / Holidays / Nutrition
Close-up of wheat grains on a textured surface.

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

11/27/2012
Are Whole Grains Part of Your Diet? Why Not? Source: wholegrainscouncil.org...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Weight / Whole grains
A close-up of a Romanesco broccoli with green leaves.

Black Friday No More

11/23/2012
For as long as I can remember, the week of Thanksgiving has brought with it...
Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Winter
Ancient Roman ruins with classical columns and historic buildings.

Remembering Rome (The Good Times, That Is)

05/27/2012
My recent experience in Rome, while harrowing, would have been a lot worse had I...
Holidays
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!

05/05/2012
Since posting this a few years ago, I have even more Mexican recipes here on...
Cocktails / Drinks / Food / Health / Holidays / International cuisine / Nutrition / Recipe
Sliced homemade raisin bread on a white plate.

Irish Recollections (May Include Year-old Soda Bread)

03/19/2012
Ireland holds a special place in my heart: my first restaurant job was in an...
Beer / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition
Cover of a book titled 'Scientific Revolutions' with an abstract globe image.

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

02/01/2012
This week I'm continuing to write about topics related to diet and weight loss.  So...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Holidays / Media / Nutrition / Science / Weight / Weight loss
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Holiday Purgatory: Is It 2012 Yet?

01/07/2012
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...
Food / Holidays / Theatre / Winter