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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…

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.…

Fellow Goddesses! I toyed with the idea of titling this post “Yogurt! Glorious yogurt!” I am back on the Island of Aphrodite and enjoying the bounties of this lovely land. It’s summertime:…

In the 1970s and 80s, marketing wizards came up with the term “wheat” when describing certain types of bread with some modicum of wheat (enriched flour, typically) . The rest of the fillers were…

Finally! Spring has sprung in Virginia. Sun and pollen count are high. Winter hibernation is officially over. Notice how everyone is a little nicer in the Spring and Summer? It’s probably because we women…