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November 04, 2020
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Simply Mediterranean

We appropriated the topic of this week’s Fresh Friday from the cookbook of the same name by FoodMatch CEO Phil Meldrum. While the word “simply” has...
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October 26, 2020
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Sanctuary Kitchen Fosters Community and Cultural Understanding Through Food

At Oldways, we believe food is heritage’s greatest gift of all. Our vision is a healthier, happier life through cultural food traditions, so we were...
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October 20, 2020
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The Healthy Pasta Meal

In 2002, The New York Times Sunday Magazine cover featured a huge T-bone steak with the headline, “What if It’s All Been a Big Fat Lie?” The story...
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October 05, 2020
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Good Reasons to Savor Seafood

When a nutrition scientific advisory panel met in 2008 to update the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid first introduced by Oldways and the Harvard School of...
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September 22, 2020
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Cooking, Culture, and Community During Covid: Q+A with Virtual ATOAH Instructor Paul O. Mims

In response to COVID-19, Oldways’ popular cooking and nutrition curriculum, A Taste of African Heritage (ATOAH) , has largely moved online. To learn...
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September 21, 2020
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Mediterranean Grain Bowls

Like many trendy dishes today, grain bowls have a rich history in numerous global cuisines, including the Mediterranean Diet . Many grains trace...
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September 10, 2020
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Spotlight On: Campania, Italy

Learn how to create your own Campania-inspired dinner at home! Each and every region in Italy has incredible highlights—cultural, historical, and...
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August 24, 2020
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Squashes of the Mediterranean

The end of summer means the arrival of peak squash season—and though summer’s end can often leave people feeling nostalgic for earlier, sunnier...
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August 11, 2020
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Lots of Vegetables!

Easy, fresh, vegetable-centric dishes are a hallmark of the Mediterranean Diet, and summer is the best time to celebrate them! Whether they are raw,...
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July 28, 2020
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The Best of the Eastern Mediterranean

The Eastern Mediterranean—commonly known for its rich culture and traditions, its breathtaking, bright blue beaches and its historic, ancient ruins—...
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July 08, 2020
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No-Cook Summer Meals

Image Courtesy of Unsplash Cooking during the summer can often feel like a daunting task. Especially during the hottest months of the year, most...
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June 30, 2020
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Your Guide to Olive Oil

Olive oil really is the heart and soul of the Mediterranean Diet . As Dr. Antonia Trichopoulou , renowned Mediterranean Diet expert and nutrition...
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