Learning to Live in Sicily: Starting a New Chapter
Learning to Live in Sicily. From our Florida Kitchen to our Sicilian Mercato we are starting a new chapter of Olive Sunshine. A year and a half ago, our lives — and our table — changed in ways I never could have imagined. Olive Sunshine began in our Florida kitchen with a simple idea: explore […]
Seven Easy Tips for Building the Best Yogurt Bowl
If you are looking for an-anytime-of-the-day meal, reading Seven Easy Tips for Building the Best Yogurt Bowl is worth your time. Obviously, enjoying a yogurt bowl for breakfast is logical. But a yogurt bowl for any time of the day is perfect on the Mediterranean Diet. Since moving to Sicily, one Italian practice that has become a […]
Celebrating the BEST DIET for 2025 with 100 Free Recipes
Olive Sunshine is celebrating the best diet for 2025 with 100 Free Recipes. U.S. News and World Report just names the Mediterranean Diet the #1 Diet for 2025. Perfect timing because yesterday, I published my 100th recipe based on the Mediterranean Diet. As a home chef and first-time hobby-blogger, I started Olive Sunshine to capture […]
Surprise! Olive Sunshine is Now Blogging from Sicily
Yes, you read that right. Olive Sunshine is now Blogging from Sicily but the explanation leads to a more personal blog post than usual. If you are only here for the recipes, which is amazing too, you may want to skip this post. I know some of my readers will want to know how it […]
How to Enjoy Eggs on the Mediterranean Diet
How to enjoy eggs on the Mediterranean Diet. People new to the Mediterranean Diet often ask, “Can I have eggs on the Mediterranean Diet?” The simple answer is yes, but there is more to know. This article will share how often you can eat eggs, when you can eat them. Most importantly you will have […]
How to Master the Art of Cooking the Mediterranean Way
Learning How to Master the Art of Cooking the Mediterranean Way is not as challenging as it sounds. For many, starting the Mediterranean Diet can feel overwhelming, but it does not need to be. Embracing the Mediterranean Diet is a mindshift. Learning how to Master the art of cooking and eating the Mediterranean way is […]
10 Special Mediterranean Diet Recipes to Celebrate the New Year
Olive Sunshine has 10 special Mediterrananean Diet recipes to celebrate the New Year. This compilation of recipes will provide a healthy Mediterranean Diet dish idea for any occassion. Whether it is an appetizer for a New Year’s Eve party, a dish to share for a New Year’s Day buffet or a quiet celebration dinner for […]
The Best Day Sailing and Enjoying Shrimp Saganaki Santorini Style
One of my favorite memories of my trip to Santorini, Greece includes eating Shrimp Saganaki Santorini Style while sailing on a beautiful catamaran. Obviously, who wouldn’t love being in the Greek islands, Oia to be exact, during sunset? But having a deliciously flavorful dish that is healthy while in a lovely setting is absolutely perfect! […]
9 Recipes Your Husband Will Love on the Mediterranean Diet:
If you are reading this blog, you probably want to be healthier and are wondering if your husband will love (or even like) the Mediterranean Diet. I feel confident he will love it. If you are starting the Mediterranean Diet, these 9 recipes will ensure a positive start. For most woman I know it seems […]
5 Simple Strategies for Cooking in a Vacation Rental
These 5 Simple Strategies for Cooking in a Vacation Rental are easy to implement. I love traveling, but eating when traveling does not always like my waistline or my budget. Cooking in a vacation rental can really save the day. When we travel to Italy, food is a highlight of the trip. Even when we […]