Cooking and Eating the PK Way

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

Blog Archives (2011-2021)

Creamy lobster bisque garnished with parsley and lobster claw.

Making Lobster Bisque: Meeting the Meat Not Required

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

Making Chili: Get Creative and Make It Your Own

Veggies, beans, protein, and even whole grains can all be added to chili in combinations...
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Local Produce in February? Farmers’ Market Five!

In case you missed last week’s post with its science high five, today you have...
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Seeking Dietary Advice, Part II: Use Science, and Win (Baseball Included)

This week I'm continuing to write about topics related to diet and weight loss.  So...
Text saying 'not science'.

Seeking Dietary Advice, Part I: Separate Science from Anti-Science

Science Makes the World Go 'Round It's been said that "Love makes the world go...
A green logo with white fruit and vegetable icons and the letters PK.

To Clean Up Your Diet, Clean Out Your House

Whether it's a new year's resolution to lose weight or a spring commitment to getting...
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Be Your Own Dietary Detective (aka, What Are You Really Eating?)

Knowing what you're eating is an important first step to initiating dietary change. Do some...
Plate of rice and beans with vegetables and avocado.

Recalibrating Your Diet: Weight Loss and Beyond

People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but...
Chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream and berry sauce.

Holiday’s Last Hurrah and New Year’s Nutrition Resolutions

Dark chocolate lava cakes:       A sweet start to 2012 Holiday’s Last Hurrah:...
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Holiday Purgatory: Is It 2012 Yet?

It's official. Between my continued gift wrapping, just viewed holiday television specials, and still-decorated-for-the-holidays-home-despite-the-dead-tree I'm...
Pizza chef joyfully serving fresh pizzas behind the counter.

A Slice of Pie on New Year’s Eve in NYC

NYC pizza is the best in the world! (or on this side of the pond,...
A bowl of lentil soup garnished with chopped green and red peppers.

The Gift of Soup

The Three Wise Men brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh. I brought soup. [caption id="attachment_1373" align="alignright"...