In medium saucepan with lid bring water to a boil. Add barley and return to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 50-55 minutes or until barley is tender and most of liquid is absorbed. (NOTE: Whole grain barley tends to absorb less moisture than pearl barley and it may be necessary to…
Having a simple sauce recipe up your sleeve can change a meal from bland to scrumptious. The sauces created in the Mediterranean region take little time to complete and usually require very few ingredients making them easy, affordable and, of course, tasty! Peanut Pesto *Serves 6* Try this…
Preheat oven to 425°F. Make the spice blend by combining the cinnamon, coriander, cumin, oregano, paprika, turmeric, salt, and chili powder in a small bowl. Stir well. Measure out 2 tablespoons of the spice blend (for the chickpeas) and set aside in a medium mixing bowl. Remove giblets (if…
Phil Meldrum founded FoodMatch in 1996 with a vision to bring all-natural, artisanal Mediterranean specialty foods to the American market. His mission was to deliver the original taste of olives and antipasti to the American consumer, so that they could experience these foods, as though they were…
The foods of Italy, Spain, and Greece leap quickly to mind when we think of the Mediterranean Diet, but what about all those other countries surrounding the Mediterranean Ocean” You’re missing a bet ” and a lot of wonderful flavors – if you ignore the spices and herbs and…
Diana Farr Louis Remembers Mad Moments With Oldways It always happened. No matter whether our destination was a Greek island or the Italian mainland, at some point there occurred an explosion of joy, fun, affection and deep appreciation that swept both hosts and Oldways trippers of their feet,…
“The fabulous island of Crete has given birth to many legends, from the Minoan tales of Minos, Pasiphe and the Minotaur, Theseus, Daedalus and Ariadne to those of Kazantzaki’s Zorba and his unquenchable zest for life. In recent years, the Cretan Diet and the health of its feisty…
Hummus — A Mediterranean Staple Janet Helm, MS, RD I’m a writer, registered dietitian and mom of twins. My passion is translating nutrition science into intelligible words – and healthy food choices. I want to help people make sense of nutrition news. I don’t think it needs to be…
Cook your whole grain according to the package directions (or, use this handy whole grain cooking chart) Drain the grain, and place into a large serving bowl. Mix in the tomatoes, kalamata olives, and beans. Separately in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, dried…
In the Mediterranean, lunch has traditionally been the main meal of the day – it was an important meal that people returned home for and leisurely enjoyed with their families. Even though this tradition is less common in today’s busy world, there are so many ways to create a Mediterranean…
May 9th is a day of remembrance for Oldways. Today is the one-year anniversary of the passing of K. Dun Gifford, the founder and inspiration behind Oldways. Being a new member of the Oldways family I have the unique perspective of seeing the organization differently than those who have…
Lightly dress lettuce with your favorite dressing and place on a platter or in a large bowl. Lightly dress olives and strawberries with dressing and scatter over top of lettuce. Top with dates, blue cheese and walnuts.
