It's a clear and gorgeous autumn day. Taverna and home
verandas are packed with families enjoying a leisurely Sunday
lunch. We're taking advantage of this mild weather after a stretch of
dramatic thunderstorms. The rainy season has finally arrived after
nearly five months of stark sunny skies. We hope we'll have
enough rainfall this winter — everything we need and cherish
depends on fresh, clean water.
The olive harvest is underway in some regions. I'm packing as
much organic olive oil as I can into my suitcase for my trip to the
USA next month. My visits with family and friends always revolve
around cooking and eating, which likely has something to do with
my Greek genes. There are a few Cretan ingredients I don't like to
live without — olive oil and wild oregano top the list. Winter in NE
USA is significantly colder than Crete. I look forward to making
meals that warm my body, ward off colds and lift my spirits.
Recipe ideas:
Natural Vitamin C Now: Ideal flavor
combinations using Vitamin C-packed food to
help keep your strength during flu season:
Greens braised with olive oil, garlic and fresh
lemon juice for extra flavor and protection
Quick and rich chicken soup (recipe below)
Broccoli with onions, parsley and lemon juice
(triple flavor and protection)
Smoothies — berries, citrus juices and yogurt
Treat yourself to organic bulk herbal teas —
straight or with honey and fresh lemon juice.
Stay healthy, Nikki Rose
