The traditional Mediterranean diet is a great option for those seeking a more healthy diet, to slim down or looking to ameliorate chronic conditions, such as osteoarthritis. And though it may disappoint those looking for the perfect excuse to up … Continue reading
Pumpkins can be baked, cooked in soups or casseroles or simply boiled or steamed. They make a nutritious addition to vegetarian dishes and can be liquidised to a smooth pulp and used in savoury or sweet dishes. The flesh is … Continue reading
Fish is best eaten as close as possible to being caught which is why you can’t match the taste of fish cooked within hours of being landed, even if it is simply grilled on a beach barbecue. Those of us … Continue reading
This is a very easy to prepare dish. It’s really versatile, adding colour, taste and nutrition to any plate-perfect to put a zing back in your step on a grey Autumn day! Red, green and yellow peppers are roasted in … Continue reading
Fridays is market day and I am lucky to have a great fish monger who turns up each week with a selection of freshly caught fish. I rarely plan what I am going to buy never knowing what will turn … Continue reading
“Progress might have been all right once, but it has gone on too long” said the American poet and humourist Ogden Nash. He could have been describing the reasons behind the EU funded MedDiet project launched in Rome earlier this … Continue reading
I adore pumpkins but in the UK they only seem to be available for a short time during the Halloween period. Then, just like the witches, ghosts and ghouls they vanish again until the following year! So when pumpkins make … Continue reading
I got terribly excited (sad but true!) to find the fishmonger had fresh clams last week. My mother makes clams in a “to die-for” wine and garlic jus, so I rang her for the recipe. It was surprisingly easy to … Continue reading
Leeks are very versatile and easy to use- apart from having to remove the soil and grit often trapped between the layers, which can be difficult to wash out thoroughly. This is the fullproof method used by chefs which … Continue reading
This is a great technique for peeling tomatoes which enables you to remove the skin whilst keeping the flesh intact. Tools required: 1 small knife with a smooth blade and sharp point, 2 large bowls or pans. Method: 1. Holding … Continue reading
A lot has been written about the types of ingredients which are used in Mediterranean cooking, but less about the culture and other factors which influence it. Based on my experience, these are the main elements which give the diet … Continue reading
Although the Mediterranean way of eating is hundreds of years old it is only relatively recently that science has discovered its many benefits. Did you know that the Mediterranean Diet is: • now considered one of the healthiest diets in … Continue reading