HOW TO USE THIS CONDIMENT: You can use this spicy, peachy ketchup as a dip or sandwich spread. It’s lovely on bruschetta and goes well with whole grilled Portobello mushrooms. Try substituting the peaches with plums or other fruit. I sometimes add a citrus peel or two or a rosemary sprig to the mixture as […]
ABOUT MACKEREL In the Eastern Mediterranean, oily fish are incredibly esteemed. These include mackerel, anchovies, and sardines, among others. We eat them fresh and cured, sometimes smoked, sometimes brined, in salt or olive oil. Regardless, they are among the most nutritional types of seafood globally. Many mackerel health benefits are associated with its omega-3 fats […]
HOW TO PEEL CELERY ROOT Celery root is a fantastic ingredient. It’s inexpensive, highly flavorful, and versatile, and a nutritional powerhouse. It is packed with fiber and vitamins B6, C, and K. It’s also a good source of antioxidants and essential minerals, such as phosphorus, potassium, and manganese. The best way to peel off its […]
STORING COOKED WHEAT OR SPELT KERNELS The cooked grains will keep in the fridge for three days. You can also cool them down after cooking, drain them, of course, and store them in portion-size freezer bags in the freezer for several weeks. That way, you can recreate this and other grain salads almost in no […]
A FEW TIPS Add ground unsalted pistachios to the mixture for some crunch. You can also get creative and add some spices such as cinnamon or even black pepper.
Tomatoes have been a part of my Greek kitchen for as long as I can remember. In the 1960s, I can recall the pinkish orange tomatoes in white plastic tubs wrapped in clear crinkly plastic that were the standard kind in local New York supermarkets. They didn’t inspire! Jump ahead to 1972: It’s my first visit to Ikaria, and I had avoided tasting tomatoes up until this point, but while on the island, one was forced upon me by a well-meaning aunt. Truth be told, my life has never been the same!
HONEY FACTS: Honey is one of the world’s oldest sweeteners, renowned for its great taste but also for its therapeutic value. Generally speaking, honey has more nutrients and and is way less processed than sugarHoney varies in its nutritional composition depending on which plants the bees feed from when producing their nectar. But in general,honey […]
BEAN SALAD DELICIOUSNESS Bean salads are a ridiculously easy way to get great nutrition and flavor in easy recipes that take almost no time to cook. They are a basic preparation all over the Mediterranean, flavored differently, of course, from region to region. Look for good quality, low-sodium canned beans, preferably organic.
WHAT IS AN HEIRLOOM TOMATO? Put simply, heirloom tomatoes are those grown from seeds that have been passed down over generations. Farmers save seeds from the best fruit and use them to grow more from season to season. You can trace the ancestry of an heirloom tomato back decades and maybe even over a century […]