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June 29, 2022
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Packing your Mediterranean Picnic Basket

It is officially summer! Savor the extra daylight hours and improve your well-being by spending more time outside. Invite a friend to join you in an...
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June 15, 2022
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How to Celebrate Juneteenth

As of June 17, 2021, the U.S. Congress approved a new bill recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. This is a huge milestone for all communities...
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June 14, 2022
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Mediterranean Nuts

Nuts are a staple of Mediterranean cooking . In this region, you’ll find nuts and peanuts pureed into sauces to make them extra-creamy, served on a...
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May 26, 2022
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Ode to Olive Day

Since National Olive Day is June 1st, we had to extend our International Mediterranean Diet Month celebrations for just one more day. After all–when...
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May 16, 2022
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Mediterranean Fruit Basket—Fresh and Dried

Fruit— both fresh and dried—are plentiful in Mediterranean meals. Fruit is the typical end to a meal in Mediterranean countries, as well as a start...
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May 02, 2022
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Mediterranean Springtime Produce

Spring is in the air! It’s the season of warmer, sunnier days, fresh starts and new beginnings—and an abundance of delicious, fresh fruits and...
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April 15, 2022
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Sustainability and Heritage Diets: You Can Make a Difference

Friday, April 22nd is Earth Day, a day that was created to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970, a...
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March 29, 2022
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Mediterranean Dinner Party

Spring has arrived! Welcome the warm weather by enjoying a meal around the table with your family and friends. The table has always played a role...
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March 14, 2022
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Mediterranean Appetizers

“Eating together is the foundation of the cultural identity and continuity of communities throughout the Mediterranean basin. It is a moment of...
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March 07, 2022
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Fantastic Fish to Fuel Your Day

Seafood is a pillar of the Mediterranean Diet. It is both delicious and full of nutritional benefits—perfect to highlight for National Nutrition Month...
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February 23, 2022
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Pasta's Regional Inspiration from the Italian Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean Diet food traditions come from the eastern, western, northern and southern shores of the Mediterranean Sea. While the healthy...
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February 23, 2022
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How to Make the Ultimate French Cheese Plate

Happy February! We are celebrating love all month long and took some inspiration from one of the most romantic places in the world, and built this...
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