Cooking and Eating the PK Way

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

Blog Archives (2011-2021)

Sliced homemade raisin bread on a white plate.

Irish Recollections (May Include Year-old Soda Bread)

03/19/2012
Ireland holds a special place in my heart: my first restaurant job was in an...
A full view of Earth from space showing North America and surrounding oceans.

Space, Food, and the Final Frontier

03/15/2012
Wondering how this nutrition scientist-slash-foodie became interested in environmental issues and sustainability? Check out my...
Fresh oysters on the half shell with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.

Oysters: Local, Sustainable, Delicious, Nutritious

03/13/2012
Hello! I hope you read this post about all things oysters. And then you must...
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. ---...
A colorful vegetable scramble topped with green garnish on a floral plate.

What’s on My Plate? Three Photos of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

03/08/2012
My head is literally spinning this week with the whirlwind of food and nutrition news....
Food Matters Multimedia logo on black background.

Ever Heard of Meatless Monday?

03/06/2012
I was introduced to this concept by a student of mine last year, so if...
Logo of GrowNYC promoting garden, teach, and recycle.

Getting Local, NYC Style: Union Square Greenmarket

03/02/2012
These past few weeks really have been all about the farmers' markets for me. (Between...
Peanut butter spread on slices of toasted bread with a side of blackberries.

Peanut Butter: Get Your Facts (and Fats) Straight

03/01/2012
Peanut Butter: Get Your Facts (and Fats) Straight I would have held off posting my...
Fresh garlic bulbs displayed for sale at a market stall.

For the Love of Farmers’ Markets: Borough Market and Beyond

02/27/2012
Nutrition in Today’s World: Sorry, It’s Not Just About You I can’t cook without garlic!...
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...
Mini chocolate and corn clusters on a plate.

Take the Chili Challenge: Nachos, the P.K. Way

02/21/2012
Last week I wrote about the joys of making chili, a fabulous winter staple of...
Peanut butter spread on toasted bread with a side of blackberries.

Peanut Butter: Tasty, Healthy, and It’s Not Just For Kids

02/16/2012
Happy Belated Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! (And thanks to Foodimentary for bringing this holiday to my attention.)...