Mediterranean cooking
Mar. 26, 2026
Umbrian Osteria Uses Interactive Olive Oil List to Deepen Guest Engagement
A Michelin-recognized osteria in Montone is using a digital olive oil list and producer-made videos to connect diners with Umbrian extra virgin olive oils and the region behind them.
Nov. 11, 2025
The Mission to Preserve Traditional Table Olive Recipes
Three researchers and communicators launched the Olives Around the Table initiative to collect traditional recipes from 20 Mediterranean countries for a digital archive.
Jun. 19, 2025
The Role of Table Olives in Italy’s Culinary Heritage
From Taggiasca olives served cold in Liguria to stuffed, breaded and fried all’ascolana olives in Marche, regions across Italy incorporate their native varieties into the local food.
Nov. 7, 2024
Award-Winning Tuscan Producer Opens Olive Oil-Centric Restaurant
The Extra Floor Restaurant in Greve, Chianti, features the award-winning extra virgin olive oil of Frantoio Pruneti in a range of traditional Tuscan dishes.
Jul. 1, 2024
Three Beloved Greek Dishes to Try This Summer
Fresh, seasonal ingredients are combined with the year’s extra virgin olive oil to create some of the most delicious summer dishes of Greek cuisine.
Apr. 9, 2024
The Farm-to-Table Restaurant Bringing the Cretan Diet Back in Vogue
The owner and managers of Peskesi are working to reintroduce the Cretan diet to locals and tourists alike.
Sep. 6, 2023 Food & Cooking
In Australia, Mediterranean Diet Costs Less than Alternatives, Study Finds
May. 30, 2023 News Briefs
Apr. 24, 2023 Health
Americans Find Cost of Food Biggest Barrier to a Healthy Diet, Survey Finds
Feb. 15, 2023 Food & Cooking
Chefs Incorporate Insect-Based Foods in Mediterranean Cuisine
Feb. 11, 2022 Basics
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
New Book Celebrates the Simplicity of the Mediterranean Diet
High-quality and simple ingredients are at the heart of an insider’s guide to the Mediterranean diet.’
Nov. 15, 2017
Diets Rich in Polyunsaturated Fats May Reduce Appetite
A study out of the University of Georgia suggests that regularly eating foods high in polyunsaturated fats, such as avocado, quinoa, chickpeas, salmon, walnuts and olive oil, may have an affect on your appetite.
Feb. 15, 2017
U.K. Campaign Against Charred Foods Casts Light on Benefits of the Mediterranean Lifestyle
A U.K. public health campaign aims to increase awareness of the risks of consuming browned food. This latest proclamation and vocal criticism from its opponents have cast renewed focus on the foods and diets known to mitigate cancer risk.