by Ray | Nov 6, 2010 | Food in the Spotlight, Mediterranean Food
Thought to have originated from the island of Crete some five to seven thousand years ago, olives are one of the oldest known foods. Since the ancient times, the olive tree has been a source of food, timber, fuel, and medicine in many civilizations. Olive oil, a...
by Ray | Nov 1, 2010 | Food in the Spotlight, Mediterranean Food
Originated in China about 2000 years ago, tofu is a highly nutritious food that is rich in protein. It was introduced in the 8th century in Japan but it was only in the 17th century when it gained widespread popularity. Tofu became popular in the West with the...
by Ray | Oct 25, 2010 | Food in the Spotlight
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. ...
by Ray | Oct 25, 2010 | Mediterranean Diet Information
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...
by Ray | Oct 19, 2010 | Food in the Spotlight
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...
