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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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Move Over, Hummus And Tahini: It’s Muhammarah Time!

2024-09-13
By: Maggie
On: September 13, 2024
In: Chef Secrets, Food Tips, Mediterranean Mysteries

Earlier today, we brought you an exposé on Gochujang – a unique, versatile Korean hot pepper condiment. Now, we’re spotlighting another pepper sauce/dip: Muhammarah. Like it’s Asian cousin, this Middle Eastern one deserves wider exposure!Read More →

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Food Tip: The Differences Between Olive Oil Grades

2024-01-10
By: Maggie
On: January 10, 2024
In: Chef Secrets, Mediterranean Mysteries

We hear, at regular intervals, from pro cooks, celeb chefs and food bloggers, that Olive Oil is hands down the best oil for us to use in all applications. But most of us are in a quandry about which grade of Olive Oil to use. And why have ‘grades’ inRead More →

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Pizza: Nature’s Most Nearly Perfect Food?

2023-03-22
By: Maggie
On: March 22, 2023
In: Mediterranean Mysteries, Pizza Wisdom and Lore

I don’t know what it is about Pizza… My post idea for today started as a recent upsurge in Pizza ‘innovation’ and crossovers, etc. But it quickly turned into a much larger and wider investigation probing the psychology of the ‘Universal Pie’…Read More →

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