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Creamy orange soup garnished with fresh green herbs in a white bowl.

Eat Squash, Not Slime (Roasted Squash Soup, That Is)

04/03/2012
Roasted squash soup: elegant on its own and a starting place...
Autumn / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Soup / Vegetables / Video / Winter
Bowl of vibrant vegetable soup with herbs and spices.

Hearty Vegetable Soup (aka, Makeshift Minestrone)

04/02/2012
Would you prefer watching a video? Check out the cooking video showing me making a...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Soup / Vegetables
A bottle of olive oil with fresh vegetables on a kitchen counter.

Squash Soup, Three Ways: Intro and Prep

03/28/2012
The makings of squash soup: butternut and acorn squash, celery root...
Autumn / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Soup / Vegetables / Video / Winter
Fresh oysters served on a platter with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.

Winter Bounty, Now Including Local Oysters

03/10/2012
Wondering why oysters are local, sustainable, delicious, and nutritious? Click here to find out. ---...
Farmers' markets / Food / Nutrition / Recipe / Shellfish / Vegetables / Winter
A bowl of fresh guacamole with tortilla chips and black beans.

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

02/24/2012
Who knew that healthy eating could include guacamole, of all things? Yes it can! Because...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Vegetables / Video
Creamy lobster bisque garnished with parsley and lobster claw.

Making Lobster Bisque: Meeting the Meat Not Required

02/14/2012
I love lobster. One of the most memorable meals I had many years ago was...
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A bowl of rich red soup garnished with cheese and fresh cilantro.

Making Chili: Get Creative and Make It Your Own

02/11/2012
Veggies, beans, protein, and even whole grains can all be added to chili in combinations...
Beans / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Protein / Recipe / Vegetables / Whole grains / Winter
Festive holiday table with a bowl of dip and lit candles on a red tablecloth.

Eggnog, the P.K. Way

12/24/2011
Looking for non-dairy nog? Click here. --- Surely I can't be the only person making...
Cocktails / Dairy / Diet / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Weight
Rows of tall glasses filled with a red beverage on a countertop.

The Holiday Diva (aka, Pomegranate Martini)

12/16/2011
This drink is my signature cocktail, and the picture here reflects when it was served...
Cocktails / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Drinks / Food / Fruit / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Theatre
Fresh kale salad with chickpeas and creamy dressing.

Kale and Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Almonds

12/13/2011
Healthy Holidays Begin with Vegetables As we head toward the holidays, I'll write a few...
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