SHAVED ZUCCHINI TIP: The best vegetable parer for shaving zucchini is the Y-shaped one. You always want to shave the zucchini right before preparing the recipe. You can turn any excess shaved zucchini into a simple and refreshing salad by tossing it with olive oil, salt, some grated or shaved cheese and toasted nuts or […]
REPLACING NUTS WITH SEEDS Nuts are such an important and nutritious component of the Mediterranean diet, and, of course, of the way people eat and snack in the Blue Zones. Yes, so many people are now allergic to nuts that consuming them can be problematic. Nuts aren’t just nutrition powerhouses; they also provide great texture, […]
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT FETA: Feta is a traditional Greek brine cheese always made with either sheep’s milk or sheep and goat’s milk. It is also a PDP cheese, which stands for Protected Designation of Origin, meaning that real feta can only be made in specific places within Greece. These places are recognized for their […]