Sesame seeds are said to have been grown since prehistoric times and have been mentioned in some legends in a number of ancient cultures. They were also one of the first crops to have been processed for oil and are one of the earliest condiments used by humankind. ...
We often hear the phrase “cool as a cucumber” and this is for a reason. Cucumbers have high water content so they give a very unique moist and cooling taste. Cucumbers are in season from May to July so they are great additions to many Mediterranean diet recipes...
Basil is an herb that is found in many Mediterranean diet recipes. It is very fragrant plant and has round leaves with pointed ends. It looks a lot like peppermint. The basil leaf is what is commonly used in food preparations and its leaves usually come in green...
Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable and it belongs to the same plant family ad cabbage, kale, broccoli, and collards. Its compact head is called a curd and is composed of undeveloped flower buds. When raw, its texture is a bit spongy yet firm. It has a faintly...
Native to the western Asian and eastern Mediterranean region, lettuce has been in the diet of humanity even before the time of Christ. In ancient Egyptian tombs dating back to at least 4500 BC, there are depictions of lettuce cultivation. The lettuce was also held...
