Nutrition

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

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

11/13/2012
Ripe pears join up with arugula and a toasted walnut vinaigrette in this classic salad....
Autumn / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Nuts / Recipe / Salad / Science / Video
Open-faced sandwiches with cucumber and cherry tomatoes on a blue patterned plate.

Five-Minute Homemade Hummus (Video)

11/08/2012
All it takes is a few ingredients and a food processor to whip up homemade...
Nutrition / Recipe / Video
Text reads 'not science' on a dark background.

FAQs on GMOs: What the Science Says

11/06/2012
Do you know what GMO even means, or have good understanding of the potential risks...
Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Science
Gourmet appetizers featuring seared tuna and fresh microgreens on crisp toast.

French Radish Sandwiches, the P.K. Way

11/01/2012
I can't quite remember how or when I was first introduced to the notion of...
Autumn / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Sandwich / Vegetables
Fresh radishes with green leaves and roots.

Eats Roots and Leaves: Radish Love

10/29/2012
You've surely met Raphanus sativas, otherwise known as a radish. A member of the Brassica family (like cabbage, kale...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Vegetables