1) You can stop counting calories. Let’s face it. No one likes to count calories. It’s time consuming, it involves math, and it’s inconvenient. Do you really want to pull out a notebook every time you grab a snack? Of course not. That’s why the Mediterranean diet is wonderful. It’s all about quality and sensible …

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As Indian summers often delay the anticipated change in weather that signals the arrival of fall, many await pumpkins (and the ubiquitous pumpkin spice lattes) to herald the change of the seasons. Once grocery stores set up the gourds and squashes at door, the spirit for autumn leaves, Halloween ghouls, and pies begins to take …

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by Vrej Sarkissian, CEO of Anoush Catering Last time, we embarked on a tour to discover the herbs and spices that flavor the variety of cuisine found around the Mediterranean Sea. We journeyed from France to Turkey to the Middle East where we pick up our journey today for the second half of our voyage.

by Vrej Sarkissian, CEO of Anoush Catering Variety is the spice of life. And life is full of a variety of spice, especially in the Mediterranean region. With 22 countries touching the Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean cuisine takes many different forms across the 2,000 miles between the straights of Gibraltar and the Syrian coast. We’re embarking …

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by Vrej Sarkissian, CEO of Anoush It’s impossible to grow tired of Mediterranean cuisine — and not just because of the amazing flavor. I grew up eating my mother’s meals filled with fresh vegetables, herbs, whole grains, and lean cuts of fish and meat. Even now that I’m a no-holds-barred foodie, enjoying foods from all …

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The lure of the Mediterranean – blue sea, soft breezes, mystery, history, and romance.   It is hard to visit the Mediterranean without the people, culture and food stealing a piece of your heart!   Contrary to popular belief, Mediterranean cuisine is more than just olive oil and Greek salad!  There are 21 nations in the Mediterranean …

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Did you know that the Mediterranean diet has become so popular in the United States that is has its own food pyramid, and now its own month?  Yes, May is officially “National Mediterranean Diet Month,” so break out your best olive oil and celebrate!