Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Persians have cultivated and consumed this healthy and hearty vegetable for thousands of years. Today, beets are grown primarily in the winter and are served on a dinner table…
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I know, I know. What does living like a goddess have to do with the Super Bowl? Well, we girls of the Mediterranean love to host (and go to) parties. Since the…
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Hello my lovely fellow goddesses! Happy 2016! Has everyone binged, eaten, drank during their holidays and need to de-fluff a tad? In an effort to save both the environment and my waist,…
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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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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, 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…