About Claudia

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…

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…

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.…

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…

  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…

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…

Warning to readers: This article is all about hummus. As I’m writing, I cannot help but recall and chuckle to Adam Sandler’s character in “You Don’t Mess with the Zohan”. His emphasis as a…

Cyprus is the Island of Aphrodite. According to legend, Aphrodite was born out of the foamy waters near the coast of Paphos, a now-bustling beach town on the southwest part of the island.…