TasteOverTime Blog & Recipes

Just four easy steps. Uh huh! That’s all it takes for a great cup of cocoa to warm your inners on cold wintery days. If you’re blessed with warm weather during the winter months, my Mexican Cocoa would still taste great outside—on a deck or by an open fire.

Eating nutritionally at fast food restaurants can be done, though seemingly daunting. While salads have disappeared from many menus, and vegetable and fruit sides are a thing of obscurity, you can swap smart and save calories, fats, carbohydrates and sodium with some handy hints. Here’s my gift to get you started …

I made a bevy of bean recipes during my Culinary Odessey in Poros, Greece, but white beans in all their grandeur peaked my palate, as they may do for you. See why Greek gigantes (giant butter beans) should grace your holiday tables—and many meals beyond …

Rice Pudding with Pears and Almonds provides a delicious and nutritious ending to a meal, or on its own as a snack, breakfast or brunch addition! Want a still healthier version? Then substitute cooked brown rice for Italian Arborio for a wholesome mouthful! Pears and almonds are particularly fitting for fall. You can swap for apples and walnuts if this combination suits you!

I used to think that people who complained about time changes were pretty cowardly. I figured they just needed to suck it up and handle it all. But I’ve learned there may reasons for time-related seasonal moodiness. You with me? Read ahead to learn how to handle time zone changes and their moody aftermath!

Major global players in olive oil production today include Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Spain (the world’s largest producer), Tunisia, Turkey and what’s important to my story that follows … Greece! Especially Greek cold pressed organic virgin oil that I experience first-hand!