TasteOverTime Blog & Recipes

When it comes to food choices, starting a new food regimen after years of avoidance and/or neglect may seem impossible. Read on for new truths, new ways …

What an opportunity to sort out olive oil categories, tastes and flavors! At Oliva & Co in Porto, Portugal I tried and compared extra virgin olive oil, virgin olive oil, refined olive oil, olive oil and protected designation of origin olive oil. I hope that I don’t have to convince you that olive oil provides great aroma, color and flavor in cooking and baking. Sure, it’s mighty fine for you, too!

No … it doesn’t taste ooey gooey nor separate. And no … it’s neither hard to make nor use. But yes …Chocolate Olive Oil Sauce does have some healthy qualities like antioxidants and omega 3’s—especially if matched with fruits.

In my recipe for Smoked Salmon Rolls you’ll get the typical flavor and texture you have grown to love with loaded bagels, but with whole grain tortillas instead. And with more fiber and fewer carbs!

Walking requires little preparation except a ready mindset, a comfortable set of shoes and clothes, some sunscreen and shades, and a will to succeed. Okay, maybe earbuds if you’re lucky. Here are my quips and tips for walkable experiences that will take you far!

My journeys continued throughout Spain, Portugal and Switzerland this summer. Their proximity allowed ease of travel, access to tastes and shares of architecture, art, history people and of course, foods and beverages! Most apparent? Fish, fish, fish!