Category: Mediterranean

Under the Mediterranean Sun

When visiting Via Coquina in Palm Beach, Fla., we’re immediately transported to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea—to dolce vita days in Capri and al fresco summer nights in the Greek islands. The emporium’s expertly curated fine goods, from jewelry to home accessories, are crafted by master artisans, designed to be passed on as heirlooms…


Give Yourself a Salad Break

There are times when you simply need a light and healthy timeout. When the weather is hot and cooking is out of the question or if you’ve been overindulging in meaty protein since the onset of grilling season, a simple salad presents a welcome break. Especially when it’s a fattoush salad. Fattoush is a traditional…


Russian Jets Intercept US Navy Aircraft Over Mediterranean: Officials

Three U.S. P-8A Poseidon surveillance planes flying over the Mediterranean Sea were subject to “unprofessional intercepts” from Russian military planes over the past weekend, said the Navy on Wednesday. “We can confirm that over the course of last weekend, three U.S. Navy P-8A aircraft experienced unprofessional intercepts by Russian aircraft,” said Navy Capt. Mike Kafka, director of…


Stuffed Mushrooms With a Mediterranean Accent

A mixture of tomatoes, spinach, feta, olives, and fresh oregano gives portobellos a Mediterranean vibe in this healthy stuffed mushroom recipe. Serve these along with chicken, fish, or tofu as a super-satisfying side dish, or add a hearty salad and make them the centerpiece of a vegetarian dinner. Greek Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Active Time: 15…


Rescuers Pull 394 Migrants From Dangerously Overcrowded Boat Off Tunisia

ABOARD SEA-WATCH 3, Mediterranean—Two humanitarian rescue ships pulled 394 migrants from a dangerously overcrowded wooden boat in the Mediterranean overnight on Sunday in an operation lasting about six hours, a Reuters witness said. Sea-Watch 3, a vessel run by German NGO Sea Watch, and Ocean Viking, run by European charity SOS Mediterranee, rescued the migrants…


This Classic Dish Will Take You on a ‘Trip’ Through Greece

I remember the first time I ever tasted this classic Greek dish. I was traveling through Greece and landed on the island of Corfu. I met other American students there and we sat down in the town square for dinner. I ordered this dish that was redolent with Greek ouzo and had crumbled, melted Greek…


At Least 17 Migrants Drown in Shipwreck Off Tunis

TUNIS—At least 17 African migrants drowned in a shipwreck off Tunis as they tried to cross the Mediterranean from Libya to Italy, the Tunisian Red Crescent said on Thursday. The Tunisian coastguard had rescued two Nigerian women in waters off the southern town of Zarzis, Red Crescent official Mongi Slim also told Reuters. The ship…


A Seafood Dinner in the Greek Islands

There is a category of recipes that I make that I lovingly refer to as “dream dishes.” Dream dishes, to me, are ones that transport us to another time or place. When we’re really lucky, the mere smell of a certain dish can take our senses on a trip to a dream destination. When I…


At Least 130 Migrants Feared Drowned in Mediterranean as Capsized Boat, Bodies Found

MILAN—Merchant vessels and a charity ship searching the Mediterranean for boats carrying migrants has found 10 bodies floating near a capsized rubber boat believed to have had 130 people on board, French humanitarian organization SOS Mediterranee said. Another wooden boat was still missing with about 40 migrants aboard, a spokesman for the group said on…


Mediterranean Inspiration for Picnic Season

As the days become warmer and longer, I can’t wait to dust off my picnic basket. Picnicking is the perfect way to relax and socialize with your loved ones, while enjoying good food in the great outdoors. Picnics have soared in popularity since the pandemic hit. With restaurant closings and dining inside being deemed “unsafe,”…