Smoky Mountains got us moving

The Smoky Mountains Got Us Moving

It is no surprise that the Mediterranean Diet is one of the most popular diets in the world. I am in several groups on Facebook connecting me to like-minded individuals enthusiastic about this way of life. Scrolling these pages you will see a plethora of recipes, photos of food, and questions about what is and […]

My Big 50th Birthday

My BIG 50th Birthday – Help Me Start Healthy Traditions

The BIG 50th Birthday is tomorrow. I am saying goodbye to my forties and reaching a milestone. A half a century, it is incredible to me that I am turning 50 years old. Never one to feel old, this year is no exception. One of my new favorite sayings is I look almost as young […]

Not an expert - yet

Not an Expert – Yet, A Lesson Learned from My Sister

Olive Sunshine is a month old. I am fairly sure I have already admitted in writing I am not an expert. The truth is I am not an expert at blogging or even cooking. The exact wording I try to use is I am not an expert – yet. I learned this phrase from my […]

Homemade Corn Chips

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 […]

Deep Dish Sicilian Pizza made with Sourdough

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 […]

Olive Oil in an olive grove.

Olive Sunshine

Olive oil has been the most important revelation for me as I embraced the Mediterrean way of eating.

Italian-Dinner

Why am I Blogging About the Mediterranean Diet?

There is not a better day to treat yourself to a good life than today.

Greek Style Tuna served for Sunday dinner.

My favorite Sunday Dinner – Greek Style Tuna

Preparing a simple and savory meal to share with those you love leaves plenty of time to enjoy the sunshine!

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