Tag: Mediterranean
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What’s for Lunch?
When I was in elementary school, I typically opened my lunchbox to find a ham, baloney or salami sandwich with a cookie or snack cake and an apple. During a short period in the early 70s, we even tried “Space Food Sticks” as a treat. Pillsbury developed a consumer version of the nutritionally balanced snack…
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Mediterranean Inspiration
When we visited Spain, I fell in love with the idea of tapas, appetizers or a meal served on small plates. The tapas we had varied by the tour we were on, but they usually consisted of cheese, meat, mini omelets, or nibbles like crisps and olives. At a tiny outdoor restaurant in Cartagena, a…
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Six Ways to Eat More Fish
When we traveled to Italy, we enjoyed an abundance of fish and seafood—calamari, mussels, sea bass and more—whether we were in Rome, Venice or on the sun-drenched Isle of Capri. Surrounded by water, Italy is the perfect location to enjoy a variety of fresh seafood. Seafood is also an important part of the heart-healthy Mediterranean…
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 