Holidays

A bowl of lentil soup garnished with chopped green and red peppers.

The Gift of Soup

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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...
Festive holiday table with a bowl of dip and lit candles on a red tablecloth.

Eggnog, the P.K. Way

Looking for non-dairy nog? Click here. --- Surely I can't be the only person making...
A white bird ornament on a Christmas tree with glowing lights.

Healthy Holidays the P.K. Way: Top Ten Tips

Sure, this piece was written in 2011, and now it's 2015. The tips in this...
Rows of tall glasses filled with a red beverage on a countertop.

The Holiday Diva (aka, Pomegranate Martini)

This drink is my signature cocktail, and the picture here reflects when it was served...
A classic brass balance scale with two empty pans.

Energy for the Holidays: The Ins and Outs

Lots of people talk about the the need for extra energy for the holidays to...
Star-shaped brownies topped with swirls of yellow frosting on a white tray.

Holiday Panic: Chocolate to the Rescue!

Chocolate Brownie Stars with Maple Buttercream You know it's mid-December when...
Cover art for 'Lend Me a Tenor' featuring stylized red partitions and white silhouettes.

Holiday Cooking Has Begun! (Indian Food Included)

No, I haven't made Christmas cookies yet, and I'm only vaguely considering what to bring...
Logo for Food Day with date October 24, 2015.

Happy Food Day!

My house is festooned with food- and drink-related decorations, I have tons of friends coming...