Category Archives: Regional Cuisine

Recipes: Venison Stew

What’s in it: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves minced garlic 1 pound venison, cut into strips 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can sliced mushrooms, drained 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp dried sage 1/4 tsp dried … Continue reading

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Sardines with Sicilian Salad

Ingredients: Zest and juice of 1 lemon One bunch parsley , half the leaves kept whole, the other half finely chopped 1 small chopped garlic clove 1 fennel bulb , with fronds 10 toasted pine nuts Handful green olives , … Continue reading

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International Month: Mediterranean

Last week of our international special, and our finale region is the Mediterranean. Oh don’t they live the life we idolize about. Living on the coast (with some of the world’s best ocean views, eating fresh fish with olive oil, … Continue reading

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Green Tea: Antioxidant Powerhouse

Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. It is consumed the most, only second to the ever so essential water. Tea has such a long history, dating back centuries in ancient China. Plus you can see … Continue reading

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The Okinawans: The Key to Longevity

The fountain of youth or immortality have been dramatized and desired  by people all over. Are these realistic dreams? I think not, but what about the idea of aging successfully. To live a long, healthy (disease free) life. Sounds nice, … Continue reading

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International Month: Asian Cuisine

Second week of international week, and our second featured region is Asia. We’ve all heard how Asians are so much healthier than us and live longer, so let’s take a closer look. Over 43 countries follow some form of Asian … Continue reading

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Featured Foods: Sacha Inchi and Cacao Beans

Look at this wonderful scene, it’s no wonder that South America produces some great little culinary treasures. When I was at Whole Foods I found a package of roasted Sacha Inchi seeds. What really drew me to the package was … Continue reading

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South American Regional Cuisine

Yesterday we discussed some of the hunting and eating habits of South America’s indigenous people, but today we’ll look at what everyone else is eating. Generally South Americans tend to eat 3 large meals and 1-2 snack meals. They consume … Continue reading

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International Month: South America Week

Sorry for such a long break, but we’re back today to kick off international month! What region are we looking at first? Let’s check out our neighbors below the equator- South America. Most of us (at least I do) think … Continue reading

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Crazy for Coconut: Increase weight loss and health with coconut products

Since we’re on the beach today, I thought it would be appropriate to address the health benefits of a tropical fruit, the coconut. Recently I’ve been turned on to the wonderful benefits of coconut and it’s uses. Coconut is a … Continue reading

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