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Greek Strained Almond Yogurt
Strained Almond Yogurt is simply Greek Yogurt. I prefer to ‘Greek’ my own yogurt. I also like to make my own yogurt, but I am not yet an expert so that will be a blog for another day. Straining a quality store-bought yogurt is a fast and economical method to have a versatile creamy yogurt. […]
I Mediterraneanized Taco Tuesday
I love Taco Tuesday and I have ‘Mediterraneanized’ my favorite Mexicali dishes even the Sangria! Just saying the word taco makes me hungry. Add the word Tuesday as in Taco Tuesday and my mind drifts to my favorite local taco place and laughter with friends. It is my escape from the weekday grind. A core […]
Fluffy Pancakes with Sourdough Starter
Making fluffy sourdough pancakes is the fastest and most delicious way to use the discard from sourdough starter. These delicious pancakes do not have a sour taste, or even the same light tangy flavor I love in my Sourdough Wheat Waffles. They are just deliciously fluffier than the average pancake. The secret is to fold […]
Baking with Sourdough on the Mediterranean Diet
On the Mediterranean Diet I am baking with my own wild yeast sourdough and loving it. Eating baked goods has never before aligned to dieting in my world. One of my favorite aspects of the Mediterranean Diet way of eating is that I am baking again. I love the aroma of fresh bread in the […]
Sourdough Wheat Waffles
Making sourdough wheat waffles is the perfect way to use the discard from your sourdough starter. These are vegan, quick and delicious. Sourdough is wild yeast cultivated from the air. If you already have the sourdough starter ready, the other ingredients are readily found in most pantries and can be whipped up without much planning. […]
Olive Sunshine
Olive oil has been the most important revelation for me as I embraced the Mediterrean way of eating.
Sweet Potatoes with Roasted Chickpeas
Mediterranean stuffed sweet potatoes with roasted chickpeas are my go-to when I am really hungry and want something scrumptious fast. A hearty and fresh meal perfectly suited to the Mediterranean Diet. Prepare this lunch or vegetarian main in 20 minutes from start to eating! I love to have this with a drizzle of olive oil. […]
Why am I Blogging About the Mediterranean Diet?
There is not a better day to treat yourself to a good life than today.
Parsnip Truffle Fries
Parsnip Truffle Fries served with Italian parsley and shaved pecorino is my favorite new treat. Drizzling truffle infused extra virgin olive oil adds a wow factor to these parsnips. Yes, this decadent tapas is Mediterranean Diet compliant. As a starchy vegetable, parsnips are compliant. Be sure to have plenty of leafy greens and colorful, non-starchy […]
Easy Egg Wrap with Greens
An easy and quick meal idea perfect for breakfast.