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24 October 2023
If there’s one category of food that I look towards for inspiration year-round, it’s the smoothie. The history of smoothies dates back to the 1930s when West Coast health stores began promoting blended beverages influenced by Brazilian recipes. A decade later, banana and pineapple smoothies started appearing in cookbooks. Their popularity surged in the 1960s and reached its zenith in the 1990s when they became a staple at coffee shops and cafes.
1 May 2023
In the vast majority of recipes in this ongoing collection, I’ve steered clear of refined sugar as an ingredient. But the truth is that some of the most traditional preparations on Ikaria and elsewhere in Greece are the fruits, nuts, and young vegetables preserved in sugar syrup called glyka tou koutaliou. or spoon sweets. Vyssino, which is the name ...
21 March 2023
I am constantly on the hunt for recipes that check certain boxes. They have to be versatile, healthy, and (sometimes) quick and easy. If they can include lots of healthy Greek and Mediterranean diet ingredients - well, that’s even better!
16 March 2023
If anyone remembers and loves the flavors of a creamsicle, that classic 1960s ice cream pop sold off of carts on the street you’ll love this orange crush Greek yogurt smoothie! Easy to make, healthy to boot, it’s the perfect quick Mediterranean diet meal on the go. Greek yogurt adds a delicious tartness and creaminess, countered by the natural ...
4 January 2023
NUT ALTERNATIVES TO PEANUT BUTTER: Almond, walnut, hazelnut, and cashew kinds of butter. ALTERNATIVE KINDS OF MILK: Oat, coconut, and rice milk are the best almond milk alternatives.
30 November 2022
BLUEBERRY AND KIWI NUTRITION FACTS: Blueberries are a good source of fiber, a good source of Vitamin C, and contain various vitamins and minerals. They have the highest antioxidant levels of all fruits and vegetables. Flavonoids appear to be the berries’ antioxidant with the most significant effect. Kiwis are remarkably high in vitamin C, an effective antioxidant in the ...
27 October 2022
Baklava is one of the most iconic Greek sweets; Greek yogurt is one of the most iconic Greek diet ingredients. In this recipe from season 4 of My Greek Table, I combine them both to create a delicious and easy snack perfect for those of us who want to enjoy the Mediterranean diet on the go. Baklava is chock ...
5 September 2022
NON DAIRY MILK ALTERNATIVES YOU CAN USE AND TEXTURAL DIFFERENCES Oat milk is the best choice for a smoothie recipe like this one as it’s creamier and sweeter than soy milk. Thus oat milk is preferred for cereal and beverages. Maybe the best alternative is almond milk, as it’s got a nuttier flavor and thinner consistency. Coconut milk is ...
4 August 2022
WHAT IS SPIRULINA? Spirulina, produced from a kind of algae, has been a superfood for centuries and was known to the Aztecs long before the Spaniards invaded Mexico. It boasts a surprisingly dense list of nutrients. It's one of the best non-animal based sources of protein, making it a good nutritional boost for vegans and others who want to ...
9 July 2022
What is Kefir? I quote here from The Spruce Eats, a great source of food history and lore: Kefir is a fermented milk product similar to yogurt. It has its origins in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia. This tangy, creamy milk product is sometimes referred to as the “champagne of milk” because of its fizzy effervescence. The natural carbonation ...
