Cooking and Eating the PK Way

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

Blog Archives (2011-2021)

A vibrant salad with boiled eggs and dressing on the side.

Take-out Inspiration: Thai Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

07/20/2012
The perfect accompaniment to Pad Thai? A colorful Thai salad with spicy peanut dressing, of...
A plate of spicy crab dish garnished with green onions and lime wedges.

P.K.’s Pad Thai: Authentic Flavors, Nutrition Boost

07/17/2012
One of my most popular posts ever was on peanut butter, where I also discussed...
A bowl of creamy pumpkin soup with garlic and pumpkins in the background.

Another Reason to Love Leftovers: Succulent Butternut Squash and Crab Bisque

07/15/2012
A few months back I began a three part series on squash soup, the goal...
Two scoops of pink ice cream in a glass bowl with a mint garnish.

Sophisticated Comfort Food: Strawberry Basil Ice Cream

07/10/2012
Although I missed a week of writing while celebrating the holiday with family in Boston...
Colorful fresh fruit and nut salad with greens and berries.

Perfect Summer Salad: Berries, Blue Cheese, and Toasted Walnuts

07/01/2012
Combine your favorite greens and berries like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries with toasted walnuts...
Silhouette of a person against a purple background with text.

A New World Awaits: Time to Fly

06/30/2012
Yes, my blog is normally focused on food, nutrition, science, cooking - that kind of...
A glass of fresh tomato juice garnished with a basil leaf.

The Rachel: Strawberry Basil Martini (It’s Savage)

06/28/2012
Last-of-the-Season Strawberries, Meet Tequila and Basil Yup, that strawberry season is short all right. Nary...
A vibrant red cocktail garnished with a lime slice and salt rim.

Strawberry Margarita Monday

06/27/2012
Sure, my regular readers won't catch this until Tuesday or Wednesday. Or maybe not at...
Fresh spinach salad with strawberries and crumbled cheese.

Summer Salad: Spinach, Strawberries, and Sunflower Seeds

06/24/2012
It's Finally Strawberry Season, and It Doesn't Last Long Given that, I hope you can...
A refreshing mint and lime cocktail with ice cubes.

Farmers’ Market Inspired Strawberry Mojito

06/22/2012
After a long work week and writing about my favorite non-alcoholic summer beverage earlier this...
Three glasses filled with red liquid on a table.

The Best Summer Beverage

06/22/2012
Think your kids need Kool Aid for summer refreshment? Think again. This wild berry iced...
Large digital screen shows a close-up of a person smoking in an urban plaza.

More Urban Farmers’ Markets: Getting Local in Chicago

06/15/2012
Yes, I do more than *just* shop at farmers’ markets when I travel. The art...