Olive trees have become increasingly popular for container gardening thanks to their stunning appearance, adaptability, and delicious olives they produce. But, as with any plant, there might be a few problems with olive trees in pots I would like to speak about today. I’ll discuss common challenges, such as insufficient light, temperature extremes, watering issues, […]
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Olive trees, decorated with green olive fruits, are very persistent and have been enchanting our gardens for centuries. They are quite easy to grow and are long-lived with a life expectancy of 500 years. Even when chopped to the ground, olive trees easily sprout back. You may ask: so how do olives grow? In this
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Here you will find Greek Side Dishes Recipes that will make your Lunch and Dinner a thousand times better. No matter what are you cooking, there is a side dish for you here in our Greek food selection. Boiled Broccoli with Lemon & Olive Oil Sauce Even the pickiest of eaters will love this Broccoli
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A useful guide for buying an Olive Tree that is right for you! Buying and planting an olive tree is a big investment in the future of your landscape, so it’s important to make the right choice. Not sure where to start when buying an olive tree? Most importantly choose an olive tree to buy
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Greek extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is one of the healthiest edible oils with its balanced flavor, antioxidant properties, and health benefits. Olive oil is the only oil that is extracted from fruit rather than a seed, nut, or grain which keeps a higher portion of natural vitamins and minerals comparing with other oils. Regular
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Olive oil and vegetable oil (canola oil in other words) are both heart-healthy oils for cooking, frying, and baking. Nevertheless, while both oils are healthy, the two oils are very diverse. Olive oil is a fruit oil made by cold pressing ripe olive fruit and collecting their juices. Vegetable oil or canola oil is made
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Greek Kalamata Olive Oil Health Benefits derives from the healthy fats and antioxidants found in Olive Oil. It is widely known that Kalamata Olive Oil is an “Olive Oil King” and is considered one of the healthiest oil for cooking, frying, and eating. According to the American Heart Association, Olive Oil produced in the Mediterranean coast
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What is the Mediterranean Diet and why it is so important? The Mediterranean Diet is based on the dietary traditions of the people of the many regions bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including Greece, Southern Italy, Spain, Southern France, Tunisia, Lebanon, and Morocco. The Mediterranean people eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, nuts and legumes, and whole
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Healthy Mediterranean Breakfast Greek Yoghurt with Honey and Walnuts is the right way to start a day – super quick preparation, full of healthy ingredients, and a balanced amount of healthy calories. Mediterranean Diet Ingredients: Greek Yoghurt Fresh Honey Fresh Walnuts Greek Olive Oil Healthy Mediterranean Breakfast Greek Yoghurt Preparation: Time: it takes around 3
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Potato Pancakes in Mediterranean Style does not take too much time to make and is a perfect meal for a quick dinner with a family. Ingredients (for 4 servings): 4 large potatoes 1 yellow onion 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour ground black pepper for seasoning 100ml/3½fl oz Greek Extra Virgin Olive
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Tzatziki or Greek cucumber yogurt appetizer is a classic Greek starter (or “meze”) made from thick strained yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and fresh dill. Tzatziki is a cool refreshing dressing or dip, and it’s so easy and quick to make! So how to make Tzatziki? Let’s do it together! Mediterranean Diet Ingredients: ½ a
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Traditional Mediterranean Dish Greek Moussaka is basically a hearty eggplant crockpot or casserole with a juicy, full of flavors meat sauce. Coating the meat is either a rich white Béchamel sauce – a French influence that was introduced later – or a cheese-based topping. The variations in moussaka recipes go beyond the coating/topping. Some recipes
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