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11/30
There are few Mediterranean dishes as impressive as shawarma. Shawarma is made by stacking meat and fat alternately on a vertical rotisserie, often very high. The meat is cooked slowly this way, and then thin shavings are sliced off for customers to enjoy. This traditional food has been enjoyed as far back as the 18th century Ottoman empire. Early shawarma...
10/24
It’s impossible to discuss Mediterranean cuisine without discussing olives. This ubiquitous part of Mediterranean culture is part of nearly every meal, whether it is pressed into olive oil or served in a dish. Although no one can say for sure, it is rumored that Anatolia is the birthplace of the olive tree itself. Beyond their delicious flavor and the sheer...
09/13
Turkey has a rich history in its cuisine. With a wide range of ingredients at hand, the Turkish culinary art has developed a wide range of incredibly delicious dishes. Here are our 5 favorite traditional Turkish dishes. Yaprak Dolma Dolma is food wrapped up in a grape leaf. Grape leaves are edible and have a mild flavor to them, which...
07/28
The Ketogenic diet has been around since the 1920s, originally used as medical treatment for patients with seizures. Although it was originally used for a very narrow scope of the population, many people have now adopted the diet for weight loss. The keto diet is high in fat, moderate in protein, and low in carbs. The body normally burns carbs...
06/02
Gyros are a delicious food that sends people flocking to their favorite Mediterranean restaurants to eat them. The soft bread, juicy meat, and authentic flavors of the Gyro are one of the most delicious foods in the world. Like many foods with a long history, no one knows for sure where the Gyro originated from. Although it most likely came...
04/17
When you think of health food, what comes to mind usually isn’t delicious. Words like Arugula and Kale are trending, words like steak and potato chip are not. Yet when most of us are thinking of a tasty treat, we’re usually not snapping a leaf off a plant for snacking, we’re usually looking for something that tastes—well—good. Mediterranean food is...
02/21
The first day of the New Year, many of us made New Year’s Resolutions about eating healthier, losing weight, and getting in shape. Our first few days of the New Year are a bustle of activity, as we set our sights on attaining those goals. Unfortunately, as those days turn into weeks those ambitions are slowly eroded by time. We...
01/18
The Mediterranean Diet has long ranked as one of the top diets recommended by doctors and nutritionists. It’s often ranked this way not only because it’s easy to stick to, but also because of how healthy most of the ingredients are. In particular, two ingredients show up over and over again in Mediterranean recipes. Olive oil and lemons are used...
10/12
This year, hundreds of people voted on the best Mediterranean restaurant on Trip Advisor. Votes reviewed 4 different aspects of a restaurant, ranging from the ambiance of the restaurant itself to the food and service. We are proud to announce that when people think of good Mediterranean food in the San Diego area, they think of Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant. There...
08/17
Firefighters save lives every single day. They charge into burning buildings, help control wildfires, often without a second thought to their lives. They’re also one of the careers at highest risk for chronic diseases, including heart disease and cancer. Much of this comes from the line of work—firefighters are exposed to smoke and dangerous chemicals almost every day. Firefighters have...