Cooking and Eating the PK Way

Plant-based, globally inspired dishes and science-backed guidance for healthy and sustainable eating.

Blog Archives (2011-2021)

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...
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...
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Food Technology and GMOs: Get the Facts

10/24/2012
From hunting and gathering to the birth of agriculture to today's post-modern world of global...
A colorful roasted vegetable and scallop dish with herbs and spices.

Seared Scallops with Roasted Squash, Brussels Sprouts, and Cranberry Beans

10/23/2012
Today's recipe is another way to enjoy a few fall favorites like butternut squash, Brussels...
A vibrant salad with greens, orange cheese, and dried cranberries.

Butternut Squash Salad: It Deserves a Close-Up

10/19/2012
If you've been following my posts of late you know that I recently did a...
A bowl of spicy lentil curry garnished with green chili and fried potato pieces.

Tortilla Soup (aka, Mexican Corn Soup): Yes, Please

10/18/2012
Not into Indian food? Hard to believe---have you ever given it a chance?---but to each...
A colorful dish of mixed vegetables and spices served in a white bowl.

Navratan Korma: A Labor of Love

10/17/2012
Never heard of navratan korma? Nine gems ("navratan") includes lots of brightly colored vegetables---er, nine, to...
A green logo with white fruit and vegetable icons and the letters PK.

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Rosemary Onions, Dried Cranberries, and Chive Blossoms (Video)

10/15/2012
Want to see the final photo of this glorious autumn salad? Click here. And for...
Refreshing cucumber and mint drink in a glass.

Cucumber Mint Water: No Sugar, No Waste

10/10/2012
Add lovely flavor and color simply by adding sliced cucumber and a sprig of mint...
Colorful salad with cranberries and dressing on lettuce.

Bring on the Salad Dressing: Making Maple Dijon Vinaigrette (Video)

10/09/2012
Do you make your own vinaigrette? Why not? Better for you, better for the planet---say...
Fresh vegetables including tomatoes, cucumbers, and leafy greens with 'PK NEWBY' text overlay.

The Nutrition Doctor is on Location: Boston Local Food Festival (Video)

10/08/2012
I know, I know: you desperately wanted to get to the Boston Local Food Festival...
A bunch of purple basil leaves resting on ripe red tomatoes.

Gorgeous Green and Purple Basil

10/05/2012
Yup, there are still tomatoes in New England, so I've been making pizza, sauce, soup,...