9 Surprising Benefits of Tahini

9 Surprising Benefits of Tahini

Tahini is a paste made from toasted, ground sesame seeds. It has a light, nutty flavor. It’s best known as an ingredient in hummus but widely used in many dishes around the world, particularly in Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. Aside from its culinary uses, tahini...

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What is the Mediterranean Diet?

What is the Mediterranean Diet?

“Mediterranean diet” is a generic term based on the traditional eating habits in the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. There’s not one standard Mediterranean diet. At least 16 countries border the Mediterranean. Eating styles vary among these countries and...

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12 Classic Lebanese Foods Everyone Needs to Try

12 Classic Lebanese Foods Everyone Needs to Try

Lebanon is a small country in the middle east located off of the Mediterranean sea. Beirut, its capital, is known as the “Paris of the Middle East” because of its beauty, charm and culture. As Barbara Masaad explains in this video for SO Beirut, food is in all aspects...

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