Mediterranean cooking
Feb. 15, 2023
Chefs Incorporate Insect-Based Foods in Mediterranean Cuisine
With the approval of the Europe's first cricket flour factory, chefs are seeking new ways to add a sustainable protein to traditional dishes.
Feb. 11, 2022
Use Olive Oil in Soups and Stews
From cold Gizpacho to chicken noodle, extra virgin olive oil is a healthy and delicious way to spice up bisques, broths, soups and stews.
Nov. 1, 2021
Pairing Extra Virgin Olive Oils with Fish and Meat Dishes
Chefs have their own ways of choosing extra virgin olive oils for fish and meat dishes. The only rule is to insist on quality.
Aug. 30, 2021
Olive Brine, a Secret Kitchen Ingredient
Before discarding the brine in your jar of olives, consider the ways you can tap its salty, umami flavors.
Aug. 16, 2021
New Book Serves as Daily Guide for Following the Mediterranean Diet
‘The Real Mediterranean Diet’ offers readers a digestible explanation of the health benefits of the diet and tips on how to improve daily eating habits.
Apr. 16, 2021
Wild Edible Vegetables, a Hidden Gem of Greek Cuisine
Organic and always served with olive oil, wild veggies are a staple dish in Greece and a source of vitamins and nutrients.
Feb. 19, 2021 Health
New Book Celebrates the Simplicity of the Mediterranean Diet
Nov. 15, 2017 Health
Jan. 4, 2017 Food & Cooking
Cooking School in Spain Aims to Promote EVOO Usage and Benefits
Nov. 15, 2016 World
Jul. 21, 2015
Mediterranean Meal with Olive Oil Keeps Blood Sugar Levels Lower than with Corn Oil
A Mediterranean-type meal supplemented with EVOO had a beneficial effect on post-prandial glycemic and lipid profile by decreasing blood glucose, LDL and oxidized LDL.
Mar. 18, 2015
Mediterranean Lifestyle Alive and Well on Crete
Sure there's a lot of junk food here too, but Crete is still one of the best places in the world to immerse oneself in the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle.
Feb. 25, 2015
Restaurants Embrace Crete's Celebrated Diet
Visitors to Crete can be persuaded by its small restaurants to enjoy a traditional Cretan diet featuring high quality, extra virgin olive oil.
Oct. 16, 2014
Cooking Congress Prompts Chefs to Explore Ancient Mediterranean Cuisine
The first Mediterranean Cooking Congress offered chefs from eight Mediterranean nations the opportunity to explore the roots of their cooking heritage.
Oct. 18, 2011
Mediterranean Diet Pyramid Gets a Makeover
The Mediterranean Diet Foundation updated the traditional Mediterranean Diet pyramid to reflect and adapt to today's lifestyle.
Jul. 12, 2010
Rediscovering the Origins of Olive Oil in Turkey
Recent research reinforces Anatolia’s prominence in the history of olive oil, while consumption in Turkey remains well below that of its Mediterranean neighbors.