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6 December 2023
It’s well-known by now that Ikarians live well. We know how to enjoy things, and find plenty of time in our lives to drink wine, walk, garden, and socialize – overall, just being very much alive! And food plays a major role in giving Ikarians good, long lives. From food stems certain lifestyle choices and even ways of socializing, all of which add up to the Ikarian way of life.
14 November 2023
The rich world of Greek recipes is full of delightful pumpkin and winter squash recipes for Thanksgiving and beyond! While you might not immediately associate pumpkins with the Mediterranean, Greece embraces these versatile ingredients in various savory and sweet dishes as temperatures drop. Pumpkins are a key player in the Mediterranean diet, offering a nutrient-dense profile with abundant vitamins and ...
3 November 2023
This carrot salad with carrot greens, mint and walnuts is inspired by Ikaria’s longevity diet and the waste-not, want-not mentality of Ikarian home cooks. Nothing evinces that more than the variety and number of edible greens most of us, myself included, would discard if someone didn’t show us a more enlightened way to use them. My 90-year-old friend Yiorgo ...
17 October 2023
Soup season is upon us, and fortunately, the Mediterranean diet is packed with so many delicious and simple soup recipes to fit every craving and health need. Yes, that’s right, even warm Mediterranean countries like Greece rely on a hot bowl of soup when the weather starts to turn – and, in fact, soups are crucial to the Greek-Mediterranean diet. In Ikaria, winter rains can last for months, and a good hearty soup is the answer to the cold weather.
3 October 2023
Here in the Mediterranean, we’re all about a good vegetarian recipe! And luckily, Greece is the place to go to indulge in veggie-forward dishes that are luscious, flavorful, and filling. Greek cuisine boasts an abundance of vegetarian options, ranging from rich stews and subtly seasoned stuffed vegetables to various soups, salads, and pilafs. It might be surprising to associate a ...
11 September 2023
This yummy recipe for Easy Greek Spaghetti with Romanesco and Garlic Paste will become a weekly standard in your kitchen. It's super healthy, too, and you can make it with any pasta, from whole wheat to bean-based, high-protein varieties. Broccoli is rich in many nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, and potassium. It also has more protein ...
11 September 2023
Fish soups like this Blue Zone Bouillabaise abound all over the Mediterranean. Fish always figured prominently in the longevity diet of Ikaria, the inspiration for this recipe and a Blue Zone. Olives and olive oil add a special tang and texture to the final soup.
7 September 2023
21 August 2023
This luscious Greek recipe for a lemony braised goat with blackened garlic and white wine is a variation of a classic Ikarian recipe for goat. I use lemon zest for extra perkiness and a heaping teaspoon of blackened garlic, which is sweet and subtle and adds an almost molasses-like density to the final result. Goat is an important and ...
8 August 2023
Greek cuisine is undeniably characterized by its herbal palette, with herbs taking center stage in most dishes. While warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice do have a place in Greek cooking, it is the abundance and versatility of herbs that truly define the flavors of this culinary tradition. These herbs are used both in fresh and dried forms, ...
