An article last week in the NY Times, Fast Food Hits Mediterranean; a Diet Succumbs ttp://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/24/world/europe/24diet.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink), featured the growing concern of childhood obesity in Greece as well as in other southern European countries. The article struck a chord with me because I studied causes of childhood obesity in grad school and I believe the Mediterranean [...]
Archive for September, 2008
From Horta to Mickey D’s?
Posted in Mediterranean, tagged diet, Mediterranean, NY Times on September 30, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Flavors of Provence
Posted in France, tagged Feta, quiche, spinach, tomato on September 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Quick & Easy Quiche
Do you ever look in the fridge and think, “What am I going to make with the bits and pieces left in here?” I haven’t been grocery shopping at the Manhattan Fruit Exchange in the Chelsea Market this week, and had just a few tomatoes, spinach and a bit of cheese left [...]
Food of the gods
Posted in Greece, tagged figs, honey, rose water on September 20, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Yogurt with Figs & Honey
The first time I visited Greece I tried the delicious, thick yogurt topped with honey and nuts for breakfast. Wow! What smooth sweet flavor and nice way to start the day. At home I like to make this as a light breakfast or a healthy dessert. The addition of pistachios and [...]
I’m Live!
Posted in Uncategorized on September 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Welcome to the beginning of this fun adventure called blogging. I’m brand spanking new at this process and am looking forward to sharing with my friends, family and fellow bloggers along the way. Without further ado, I’m posting my first recipe. Bon appetit!
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