The Mediterranean Lifestyle is about much more than just diet. It is a way of being. It is hard to really understand it unless you actually go to the Mediterranean region, get away from the touristy areas, and spend some time in small villages. Here, as you walk down the road, you will be invited […]
A Traditional One Week Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan
The traditional Mediterranean Diet has been shown to be one of the healthiest ways of eating in the world. The problem is that many Mediterranean recipes found in cookbooks or on the web are not traditional. We interviewed the Mother of a local restaurant owner on the Island of Crete to find out what a typical week of eating would have looked like 30 years ago. This is a true Mediterranean Diet meal plan from the island. There were no fancy kitchens and people ate mostly off their own land. Dishes were simple and delicious peasant foods.
Top Tips For Buying & Cooking With Olive Oil
Olive oil is a key component of the Mediterranean Diet. You will find it in almost every Mediterranean Diet recipe. It can be difficult to get a good quality olive oil here in the states. Here are some tips for buying and cooking with olive oil.
Traditional Moroccan Couscous Recipe (Video)
As with most recipes, technique is important. In this video, Alia and her Grandmother show step by step how to make traditional couscous.
Cuisine of Portugal
For a country the size of an average U.S. state, Portugal has an unimaginable amount of food lore and a history around food that is rich and varied. Arabs who occupied southern regions of Portugal in the eighth century are said to have made contributions that last today, as did Portuguese sailors, who brought spices […]
Can I Eat a Vegan Mediterranean Diet?
Being vegan means not consuming any animal products (including meat, milk, cheese, honey, fish, and chicken). There are plenty of vegan Mediterranean recipes. People on the Greek island of Crete are traditionally vegans half of the year, because they don’t eat any meat or dairy on religious holidays and there are a lot of religious holidays! On those days, they will eat veggies, beans, nuts, seeds, bread, and fruit. The great thing about this is that they have been doing it so long that they have created thousands of delicious recipes. There is no feeling of lack on the days when they go vegan.
