Hey all – just a reminder that the Harrisonburg Friendly City Food Coop is getting Mediterranean-Friendly tonight! I’m teaching a class open to the public from 6 PM – 7:30 PM about…
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La Vie en Rosewater In the Mediterranean we try to use all natural products with a deep history of its beneficial uses, instead of relying on man or factory-made ones. This was,…
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It’s getting hot in here. . . so drop the Gatorade! Please excuse the Nelly reference. I’m basking in my own sweat in the Mediterranean as I write. My brain and skin…
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You are probably familiar with the powerful antioxidant punches of the almighty pomegranate. Loaded with phytonutrients, pomegranates lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and increase the speed of heart blockages. They are…
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Since I was a child, my Egyptian-Greek mom would make a ruby red, refreshing drink in the summers. More tart than sweet, this tall glass of homemade red juice would be my mom’s answer to…
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Do you live near one of those awesome farmers markets or international grocers that have about 15 different varieties of bok choy? Or 4 different types of squash? And let’s not even start…
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Fava beans are the Mother of all beans. In the UK they are know as “broad beans” because of their girth (presumably). And while they are growing in popularity in the West, there…
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Stuffed grape leaves are an age-old favorite in my house. Growing up in an Egyptian-Greek household, special occasions always called for stuffing some vegetable or leaf. Long, mean and green (and oh so…
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Tabbouli (also known as “Tabbouleh”) is a great Middle Eastern salad that is comprised mostly of fresh parsley, scallions, tomatoes, and lemon. Like hummus and tzatziki, it will be found on most…
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Spanokopita is a wonderful recipe that can be made year-round. It’s wholesome, filling, light and at the center of every family’s dinner table about once per week. Origin is Greek, with…