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Mediterranean Mysteries: Italian Roasted Red Peppers

2026-09-23
By: Maggie
On: September 23, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food Tips, Mediterranean Mysteries

There’s more than one good reason to eat more Bell Peppers. They’re a great source of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. The red ones, in particular, are hailed as a ‘superfood’. Here’s a quick, easy way to elevate your Bells!Read More →

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Mediterranean Mysteries: Italian Wedding Soup

2026-09-21
By: Maggie
On: September 21, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Mediterranean Mysteries

A wedding is one of the most sacred family celebrations. And Italians even have a special soup to celebrate the concept. But it’s the marriage of the ingredients and the unique whole they produce that makes Italian Wedding Soup so endearing…Read More →

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Omnibus Summer Veggie Solution: Classic Ratatouille!

2026-09-15
By: Maggie
On: September 15, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Food Tips, Mediterranean Mysteries

‘Ratatouille’ is a dish most folks know, now, thanks to the 2007 Disney-Pixar animated film of the same name. But most don’t know what the classic dish actually entails. For me, Rata-touille is the ultimate surplus summer veggie solution!Read More →

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National Foods: Ethiopian Injera – Teff Flat Bread With…

2026-05-04
By: Maggie
On: May 4, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Food Tips, Mediterranean Mysteries

Ethiopia is one of the poorest nations in East Africa. But it has managed to survive many generations of chronic drought and food shortages to develop and preserve a unique culinary culture. Today, we bring you one of Ethiopia’s classic street foods – Injera…Read More →

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Koshari: Egypt’s Most-Beloved, Least-Known Street Food

2026-03-13
By: Maggie
On: March 13, 2026
In: Comfort Food, Mediterranean Mysteries

It’s probably Egypt’s most popular street food. But Koshari is little known in the rest of the world. And even less appreciated. Perhaps this post will help earn this unheralded, any-time ‘treat’ the broader awareness and admir-ation it deserves!Read More →

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Why Do Some Folks Eat 12 Grapes On New Year’s Eve?

2025-12-31
By: Maggie
On: December 31, 2025
In: Food Tips, Mediterranean Mysteries

It’s a Spanish tradition the origin of which is widely disputed. But everybody there does it. Legend claims eating 12 grapes at midnight will bring you good fortune, health, romance, and abundance in the year to come. Who wouldn’t do it?Read More →

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Beer Literally Elevates Pizza Crust In New Giada Recipe

2025-04-10
By: Maggie
On: April 10, 2025
In: Chef Secrets, Mediterranean Mysteries

I find it a little odd that Giada de Laurentis is getting into the food news so much these days. But… She wouldn’t be here without a good reason. This time, with a newstalgia twist to a ‘natural’ combo: Beer-Raised Pizza Crust…Read More →

Green Pea Dip: With Mysterious Mediterranean Overtones…

2025-01-15
By: Maggie
On: January 15, 2025
In: Chef Secrets, Food Tips, Mediterranean Mysteries

Everything about this hearty dip is beautiful… The colour, the texture and the unique flavour. Most of all, you’ll love how healthy it is! Or maybe you’ll secretly revel in how easy it is to make – and amaze your family and friends with your culinary creativity!Read More →

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