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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 […]
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 […]
Enjoy Thanksgiving on the Mediterranean Diet Using 11 Strategies
It is a wonderful time of year for gathering with friends and family while enjoying delicious food. Thanksgiving is even better when you are able to enjoy it on the Mediterranean Diet. The Mediterranean Diet does not need to derail your Thanksgiving celebration. Olive Sunshine’s 11 strategies may help you to enjoy your turkey while […]
9 Easy Ways to Eat More Whole Grains on the Mediterranean Diet
Why am I sharing 9 Easy Ways to Eat More Whole Grains? After almost three years on the Mediterranean Diet, I have come to realize the importance of whole grains. Focusing on whole grains may feel counterproductive to losing weight, but it is indeed a key element to a healthy Mediterranean Diet. While pasta is […]
12 Mediterranean Diet Breakfasts: Unique and Delicious Ideas
Olive Sunshine has created 12 Mediterranean Diet Breakfast. Ideas that are unique and delicious. A common question I read from beginners of the Mediterranean Diet is “what can I have for breakfast”? Popular breakfasts on the typical American Diet includes sugary cereals, breads, and pastries, processed meats, greasy fast-food sandwiches and eggs. It is little […]
10 Easy Ways to Eat More Fish and Seafood
Here are ten recipes that provide easy ways to incorporate more fish and seafood into your Mediterranean Diet. For many people fish and seafood is not a regular go-to menu choice. Especially when cooking at home, incorporating fish and seafood can seem daunting. Olive Sunshine has several delicious recipes that makes eating fish and seafood […]
A Beautiful Mediterranean Summer Dinner Party on a Seattle Rooftop
You may wonder how I, a Florida transplant, hosted a beautiful Mediterranean Summer Dinner Party on a Seattle Rooftop. Technically my dinner party was 30 minutes away from Seattle. My bestie, Katherine took a job in Everett, Washington. Pacific Northwest (PNW) folks love their rooftops. The incredible view of the Puget Sound, the Pacific Ocean, […]
Valuable Lessons Learned from Not Blogging
You may have noticed I have not been writing my blog, but I learned three important lessons while not blogging. I did not mean to neglect Olive Sunshine. I apologize to my readers. Saying I am sorry to my readers reminds me of a scene from the movie Julie and Julia. The movie has been […]
Can I Cheat on the Mediterranean Diet and Be Successful?
How often can I cheat on the Mediterranean Diet and still be successful? I am part of several social media groups on Facebook, and the most common question I see from newbies is how often can I cheat on the Mediterranean Diet and still lose weight? These questions makes sense on most diets. On most […]
Why am I Blogging About the Mediterranean Diet?
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