After a 3 week tour of Italy, we topped off our vacation with an eleven-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the stately Cunard Queen Elizabeth. Departing from the ancient Roman port I like to think of the Queen Elizabeth as "London on the high seas." We boarded the ship at Civitavecchia, an ancient seaport outside of Rome. The original port was built in 107 - 108 D.C. and was … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Lebanese Food Tour – Secret City Tours
I’ve always been a huge fan of Middle Eastern food and was excited when Secret City Tours announced a Los Angeles Lebanese food tour. I went on their Italian food excursion and was absolutely drooling to go on another one. John and Laura Bwarie, our tour guides, again... didn't disappoint. We boarded a bus at the Universal City metro station with 28 other hungry … [Read more...]
Tahini Salad Dressing with Mint
I've always been a huge fan of Middle Eastern cuisine from shish kababs to tabouli and everything in between. One of the sauces I love to pour on is a refreshing tahini dressing made with herbs, garlic, and lemon. This recipe for Tahini Salad Dressing with Mint can be used as a topping for greens, vegetables or meats. Enjoy this tahini salad dressing recipe on a … [Read more...]
Italian Longevity Secrets – Good Food and Low Stress For Long Life
Mama Mia! How can you not love the Italians? Italy is known to have a high concentration of centenarians and most, especially in two particular areas. The areas most associated with Italian longevity are the village of Campodimele and the island of Sardinia. Campodimele Campodimele is a town in the province of Latina, in the Lazio region of central Italy between Rome … [Read more...]
