Nothing speaks to the Mediterranean lifestyle experience more than a glass of fine Italian wine. In fact the Mayo Clinic suggests a glass or two of red wine daily is actually good for your heart and encourages its use. Problem … Continue reading
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Here is a recipe I’m trying tonight, Pork Tacos with Black Beans. Lots of good ingredients, a break from the veggie, seafood dishes we been eating with the Mediterranean Diet, healthy and fairly easy to make. Count on 20 minutes … Continue reading
When I had my shop we served a number of soups every day, even in the summer, when we oftentimes conjured up a cold soup recipe. Our head chef Eric, really was a soup genius and this one, reminiscent of … Continue reading
Last week I talked about 3 Summer wines you should consider when the weather turns hot and sticky. Well I need to add a fourth. Just the other night, my wife and I, along with some friends, attended a small … Continue reading
I tend to pair wines more with the season than with food and that is never more evident than in the hazy, hot days of summer. My choices of the best summer wines offer up two reds and a sparkling … Continue reading
I am sure you’re wondering what a post about the “once every 17 years Cicadas invasion” is doing on a site devoted to Italian/Mediterranean Living. Truth is, I just finished mowing the lawn and with that about 1 million Cicada … Continue reading
Want to know the secret behind making a great Orzo Salad? I bet you do. The perfect summer party food and really easy to prepare. It also fits in perfect with the Mediterranean Diet. The next time you are invited … Continue reading
We talk a lot here about the health benefits of eating foods associated with the Mediterranean type diet, but today we will shift our focus to foods we need to avoid. Below is my list of the top 6 … Continue reading
While scanning the web I came across a great video describing the health benefits associated with the Mediterranean Diet. What I like most about this video is the importance given to adding a glass or two of red wine … Continue reading
In my latest eBook, “The Mediterranean Diet – Gracie’s Guide to Healthy Meals,” I shared a few recipes using Quinoa, a food source you need to add to your diet. Quinoa is considered a super food and helps increase … Continue reading