Eggplant: Not Just a Sexy Emoji!

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Eggplant, also known by names such as aubergine, garden egg, melongene, and brinjal is a bountiful summer garden producer that is often egg-shaped and usually a beautiful, shiny, deep purple color. This nutritional giant is often found in traditional Mediterranean cuisine. The eggplant is a rich vegetable (actually a fruit) that when cooked, caramelizes giving […]

Expanding Your Food Horizons: Middle Eastern Favorites

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Middle Eastern cuisine has many delicious dishes for almost any type of eater. Still many are cautious about trying it, worried that it will be too different for them to enjoy. If you’re curious, you have nothing to fear. You’re almost guaranteed to find something enjoyable to eat. Fresh, wholesome, healthy, vibrant, aromatic—it’s no wonder […]

Reasons to Love the Mediterranean Diet

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The Mediterranean diet is a heart-healthy eating plan thought to reduce the incidence of heart disease. The New England Journal of Medicine published an extensive study of thousands of participants in Spain between the ages 55-80 with high risk for cardiovascular disease confirms the health benefits of this eating plan. It found those following the […]

Rice, Rice Baby: A History of Basmati Rice

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Rice is arguably the most important grain in the world, but here in the Western world, it hasn’t enjoyed the status and popularity as other staple foods like wheat, corn, beans, or potatoes. Nevertheless, for millennia, rice has played an integral part in the health of people all over the rest of world. There are […]

Following a Mediterranean Diet Leads to Good Health

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Looking for a new and fulfilling food diet? Changing up your diet often feels like you are limiting yourself from certain foods. But there is a diet which doesn’t keep you hungry all day. The Mediterranean Diet is a fantastic eating plan and is recommended for longevity, weight loss, stopping heart disease, diabetes, and more. […]

Diverse Cuisines of Italy

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Aaahhhhh pasta, pizza, tiramisu—all great in their own ways. Each ooze with the distinct flavors and smells of Italy. They’re all delicious, and everyone knows it. However, as many Italians would tell you, there’s more to Italian food than just the world-famous culinary champs. The diverse cuisines of Italy will take you to food heaven. […]