Ikaria Longevity Secret: Figs, Glorious Figs!
On Ikaria, the island of longevity, where people forget to die, figs play an important part in the local diet. They are one of nature’s late-summer, nutrition-packed gifts and, dried, are an important food in winter. For a few short weeks, we enjoy them fresh. One of my greatest childhood pleasures was to scurry about […]
Caramelized Summer Vegetable Tart
Born from an overflow of vegetables, this tart was something I created on Ikaria from the bounty of our garden.
Ikarian Potato Salad Jazzed Up
Ikaria’s potato salad is an island favorite.
Classic Skordalia Recipe
Classic Skordalia from my forthcoming book: Ikaria, Lessons in Food, Life & Longevity from the Island Where People Forget to Die (Rodale, Oct. 2014)
In Season: Sea Salt
Sea salt, which I harvested from Ikaria, is naturally rich in minerals, which make it so delicious.
Fun at the Spa: Therma, Ikaria
Ikaria’s mineral springs at Therma have been known since antiquity for their therapeutic properties.
Glorious Greek Cooking on Ikaria
Take a peak at the first day of “class” on Blue Zone Ikaria, as we share Greek cuisine with a wonderful group of people from all over the US and Australia.
Ikarian Onion-Wild Fennel Pie
Ikaria Onion-Wild Fennel Pie with Homemade Phyllo is perfect for Lent, vegetarians and vegans alike, or just for lunch!
Ikarian Patatato with Wild Fennel
WIld fennel is the herb that perfumes the springtime table in Ikaria. Pictured here, the simplest potato – fennel dish, called patatato.
Wild Pickled Treats from Ikaria
On Ikaria, the perfect meze for ouzo are pickled wild greens, hyacinth bulbs and home-cured green olives.
Ikaria Longevity Tea!
People from Ikaria, famed for their longevity, drink herbal infusions, one secret thought to help promote a long, healthy life.