Cooking and Eating the PK Way

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

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Fresh Saskatoon berries for sale at $4 per box.

Saskatoon Sightings in Chicago

06/11/2012
More farmers' markets photos from Chicago to come soon, but in the meantime here's just...
Chocolate dessert with colorful garnish on a white plate.

Confection Confession: A Trio of Truffles

06/10/2012
This nutrition scientist-slash-foodie is all about moderation. Yup, I mainly write about salads, soups, savory...
Close-up of a creamy chocolate-filled pastry dusted with powdered sugar.

Unexpected Donut Encounters in the Windy City

06/10/2012
Donuts, Donuts, Everywhere There's been a bit of chatter about donuts lately on my Facebook...
Illustrated timeline of jazz history with iconic musicians and milestones.

The Pain Game: When Will I Play the Violin?

06/08/2012
Roman Background: Painful Travels in Italy My regular readers know that my recent posts have...
Man posing with a trophy in front of a red flag with a white lion emblem.

A Healthy Cup and Plate, Sound Science, and a Spank for Soda

06/04/2012
I love this photo of Jamie in front of Harvard's flag...
Ancient Roman ruins with classical columns and historic buildings.

Remembering Rome (The Good Times, That Is)

05/27/2012
My recent experience in Rome, while harrowing, would have been a lot worse had I...
A wooden plate with fried eggs, salad, and utensils.

Coming Out in Rome

05/26/2012
This is the third post in a series discussing my recent trip to Rome, with...
A slice of pie with powdered sugar and raspberry sauce.

Rome: An Unexpected Pain in the Arse

05/24/2012
Not quite the food and wine adventure I expected, alas, but...
Evening view of the Colosseum with tall trees in the foreground.

Pine Nuts in a Grand Setting

05/17/2012
Looking for a pesto recipe? Try classic Genovese with basil and pine nuts or parsley-pistachio....
Three Moxie Girlz dolls with distinct fashion styles and backgrounds.

Moxie, Maine, and Me: A Wicked Short Story

05/09/2012
Moxie Confusion This past weekend I took a quick jaunt up the coast to Portland,...
Food Matters Multimedia logo on black background.

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

05/05/2012
Since posting this a few years ago, I have even more Mexican recipes here on...
Various packaged dry foods and spices displayed for sale.

Dried Beans: They’re Not Just For Kindergarten Art Projects

05/03/2012
Canned beans are terrific, but you’ll save money and reduce your environmental footprint by preparing...