Hey all – Just a quick note to say how excited I am to be teaching a brand new Mediterranean Diet cooking class through James Madison University’s Lifelong Learning Institute! The class…
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Thanks Morris House Hotel! I love parties. Who doesn’t? Music, laughter, catching up with old friends, meeting new ones, drinks, food, and, if you throw a good enough party: dancing. I love…
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Move over quinoa, now there’s something healthier. Meet the new-old grain that’s taking over the ancient grains movement. It’s called “freekeh” (also spelled freekah or frike). I have been eating freekeh since I was a…
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About Claudia, About Cyprus, Travel, UncategorizedShorts & sneakers, to-go mugs, and all things American
Let me clue you all in on a little secret: Europeans can spot an American from a mile away. It was a complete shock to me when I was clued-in to their…
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About Claudia, Blog, Cooking, Mediterranean DietTrying to get in your apple a day? Think like the French
We all know the saying of “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But some days it may be hard to squeeze in an extra piece of fruit or veg to…
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Cultivated for thousands of years, the almighty grape has been a steadfast produce in the Mediterranean and Middle East. It’s fruit has been commonly called the Fruit of the Gods. This versatile climber plant…
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Good morning fellow goddesses! A trip to the farmers market today provided me about 7 large, firm red peppers. I love peppers. I toss them in salads, in skillets, in an omelette.…
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About Claudia, Blog, Cooking, Mediterranean DietTurkish Coffee, espressos, and Starbucks: one guess which is the healthier coffee
Grab a cup of coffee, folks. Sit back and enjoy. Photo from Memegram Drinking coffee is nearly a morning (heck, late morning, midday, afternoon, after dinner) ritual for many of us. It…
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Like fennel, the anise seed has very distinct taste licorice taste. It’s in the shape of a STAR, for goodness sakes! It’s got to be good! Anise has been cultivated and…
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If you’re like me, you love the taste of a freshly toasted bagel with a dollop of cream cheese spread thinly across, melting into the porous face. It’s my children’s favorite too, especially…