I received the book “101 Foods That Could Save Your Life”as a Christmas present. This book is always on my night table, and I always use it as a reference. It’s amazing how many foods [...]
When was the last time you packed a bag on the spur of the moment, threw it in your car, and hit the road? That feeling of adventure and freedom is exhilarating! This is exactly [...]
Farinata With the introduction of hummus from the Middle East, chickpea and chickpea flour are receiving a positive reception lately. This legume is consumed as flour with whole grain milling before dehulling in the Mediterranean [...]
Caldo Verde is a type of soup which originated in northern Portugal and is considered a traditional national dish during holidays. It’s usually made using the famous “chorizo” (spicy and chewy smoked sausage). As a vegetarian, I avoid that. I could add a veggie sausage, but that’s usually loaded with sodium.
Risotto is a traditional Italian rice dish cooked with broth and flavored with Parmesan cheese and other ingredients. Risotto means little rice, and it’s one of the common ways of cooking rice in Italy. Rice [...]
My husband and I have sold our home. We have two new homes in mind, and both need a bit of remodeling. I’m not sure whose great idea that was, but we’re packing as I [...]
The Ratatouille movie? No, this is the dish featured in it! Ratatouille is a typical dish from Provence, France. Thanks to the internet I was able to find the real meaning of the dish’s name: [...]
I’m picky when it comes to what I eat for lunch. I don’t want the same old sandwich, or a tiny frozen meal from the grocery store that wouldn’t satisfy an ant. I certainly can’t [...]
I enjoy watching the Jose Andres – Made in Spain program on TV. He introduced small plates called “tapas” in the USA. Tapas are small appetizers from the Mediterranean diet. They are called tapas because [...]
“KEEN-wah!” “KEEN-wah” is the proper pronunciation of the word “quinoa.” It tops my list of favorite grains, yet it really isn’t a grain at all. It’s a leafy green vegetable akin to spinach that looks [...]
When the Moors invaded Spain in 711 AD, not only did they bring their influence in architecture and science, but also in food. The Moors’ occupation of Spain may have lasted for over seven hundred [...]
According to many articles, Farro has a long and glorious history. It has been cultivated around the Mediterranean and Middle East for thousands of years, and has fed people since then. It is called The [...]
With a touch of Greece, Italy and Spain, this salad is proud to have its name as a derivative of the Mediterranean coast. Nothing’s better than a bunch of leafy greens, tomatoes, and onions that [...]
Unless you live under a rock, you probably know that tomorrow is Super Bowl XLIV, which pits the New Orleans Saints vs. Indianapolis Colts. Of course, Super Bowl Sunday parties are, and have been the [...]
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