Cooking and Eating the PK Way

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

Blog Archives (2011-2021)

Small orange pumpkins and squash in baskets

At the Copley Square Market: A Photo Montage

If you've been following this blog, you know that I speak frequently and enthusiastically about...
Buckets of yellow flowers with bundled orange produce

Black Friday for Foodies

Copley Square Famers' Market (Boston, Massachusetts) I always arrive at the...
Spicy tomato chili with sour cream dollop

Eggplant, Part 2: Metamorphosis | Roasted Eggplant Soup

I love leftovers!  I really do. In fact, I specifically cook most things to have...
Spicy eggplant stir-fry garnished with fresh cilantro.

Eggplant, Part 1: Baingan Bharta

Nothing not to love about eggplant, in my opinion, especially given its glossy purple skin...
Lemon, garlic, tomatoes and olive oil

What to Eat: The Devil’s in the Dietary Details

    When it comes to what to eat, the devil’s in the dietary details....
Poster with red folding doors and white figures

Holiday Cooking Has Begun! (Indian Food Included)

No, I haven't made Christmas cookies yet, and I'm only vaguely considering what to bring...
Tomato cocktail garnished with lemon and parsley

Should’ve Had a V-8?

I have some unfinished business I need to complete regarding vegetable juices, and this is...
A line of whoopie pies with creamy filling on a colorful surface.

Summer Corn + Halloween Snow = Spooky

Outrageous pumpkin whoopie pies with maple buttercream. Click on the pic...
Mushroom cream pasta garnished with microgreens and beer

Going Global, Eating Local (London Style)

As you know, my diet is built on a foundation of local food (to the...
A vibrant floral sculpture of a face adorned with colorful flowers and beads.

Apple Day in London

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Logo for Food Day with date October 24, 2015.

Happy Food Day!

My house is festooned with food- and drink-related decorations, I have tons of friends coming...
Food Matters Multimedia logo on black background.

Train Journey to London

I love a good train ride. I frequently travel from Boston to New York and...