I’m eating as I write because this recipe is too delicious to wait! I spent several hours in the library this week researching ancient cuisine. I found some really interesting books about eating and drinking habits in the Mediterranean ancient world but no actual recipes…When I was just about to give up, I found… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: July 2011
Breakfast of Superheroines
For the last 3 years of my undergrad I’ve been trying to find out how to handle stressful exam periods without adding the extra stress. Meaning: if I could just do the work that I do without stressing out, life would be so much easier. Meditation, yoga and good nutrition help a lot but I… Continue Reading
Raw Tart with Matcha and Raspberries
Matcha and Raspberries make a wonderful pair! Why didn’t I figure this out earlier? I love spending time in my parents’ garden. It’s magical at this time of the year! We have lots of herbs, raspberries, tomatoes of all kinds and pretty flowers. We also have fruit trees of all kinds and a big walnut… Continue Reading
Ancient Roman Apricot Starter
I wanted to do this for a long time – try some ancient Mediterranean recipes (Greek and Roman). Since I am a Classics major and I have access to the original texts, I thought it would be a pity to not take advantage of this. Actually, it is one of the main reasons I started… Continue Reading
Raw Spicy Coconut Avocado Soup in Bell Pepper Bowls
Most of my thinking time is filled with being nostalgic. I’ve always been like this, even as a kid. These days I am nostalgic about my country (ok, this is nothing new, I’ve been a nostalgic immigrant for the past ten years, it has become a part of my character). Even when I was a… Continue Reading