The Mediterranean Diet Going Global!
Long deemed one of the healthiest approaches to eating and a lifestyle recommended by many physicians, to protect against chronic conditions, the Mediterranean Diet has consistently been named one of the best diets to follow for brain health, heart health, nutritious eating patterns and all-around healthy lifestyle.
The Mediterranean Lifestyle – The Basics
Have you dreamed of escaping to the Mediterranean? Visions of olive oil, tomatoes, wine, blue skies, olive groves, vineyards, history, culture, and of course, food?
Grazing Board -Mediterranean Style
Perfect for feeding a crowd! A good mezze platter or grazing board is filled with veggies, pita, assorted spreads and dips and offers a little something for everyone! Often considered an appetizer, in most of the eastern Mediterranean it can become the entire meal!
Mezze Platter
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) Roasted Artichokes 2 jars (14 oz each) artichoke hearts, drained 2 tablespoons O&V Unflavored EVOO * Zest from half
Season’s Eatings!
No matter your traditional holiday celebrations, I encourage you to fill the last few days of this year with tasty, delicious food, that is reminiscent of the best memories of your life.
Why does she always say, “BE BRAVE”?
Many of you have been asking about where my commonly used phrase “BE BRAVE” originated from. Here are excerpts from a letter my Mom wrote to me when I asked her for an explanation on why I was named -