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National Geographic Foods for Health book cover

From Farm to Fork, Why What You Eat Matters: Foods for Health Now On Sale!

I am excited to announce that my first book is now on sale here and...
Watermelon margarita with salt rim and lime

Summer Cocktails Starring Local Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs (Slide Show)

A lot of articles on cocktails have been flitting across my newsfeed as we approach...
Lobster risotto with peas and parsley

And the Oscar Goes to … Lobster Risotto!

I make risotto a couple of times a year, for either a fancy occasion or...
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Mussels: On Cleaning, Nutrition, and Sustainability (Video)

Mussels steamed in a glorious broth of white wine, garlic, shallots, and parsley is a...
Seared scallops with roasted Brussels sprouts and apricots

Seared Scallops with Roasted Squash, Brussels Sprouts, and Cranberry Beans

Today's recipe is another way to enjoy a few fall favorites like butternut squash, Brussels...
Fresh vegetables including tomatoes, cucumbers, and leafy greens with 'PK NEWBY' text overlay.

The Nutrition Doctor is on Location: Boston Local Food Festival (Video)

I know, I know: you desperately wanted to get to the Boston Local Food Festival...
Dark purple basil over stacked red tomatoes

Gorgeous Green and Purple Basil

Yup, there are still tomatoes in New England, so I've been making pizza, sauce, soup,...
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Eating Local: Separating Fact from Fiction (But Beginning with the Funny)

Anyone who reads my blog knows that my regular shopping spot is the farmers' market,...
Fresh oysters on the half shell with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.

Oysters: Local, Sustainable, Delicious, Nutritious

Hello! I hope you read this post about all things oysters. And then you must...
Half-shell oysters with lemon and cocktail sauce

Winter Bounty, Now Including Local Oysters

Wondering why oysters are local, sustainable, delicious, and nutritious? Click here to find out. ---...