The Greek cuisine is mostly based on fresh and raw vegetables that are to be considered the foundation of every meal. The reason for that is that, until the 1950’s, the average Greek family could afford meat only once a week (meat was reserved mostly for the festivities) so the Greek cooks had to use mostly vegetables and be very inventive with it. Of course, the usages of vegetables depend from the season: in the cooler months the vegetable dishes are predominated by leafy greens while in the warm season eggplants and tomatoes reign supreme.

Greeks love to use leafy vegetables to make salads, pittes (baked pies) and casseroles. One of the most typical Greek vegetable dishes is Briam, a ratatouille with zucchini, potatoes, eggplants and tomatoes. Furthermore eggplants are used in numerous recipes like melintzanosalata (eggplant salad or a eggplant puree with tomatoes, onions, lemon juice and olive oil), melitzanopitta (eggplant pie), eggplant moussakas (a casserole with fried sliced eggplants, minced meat and bechamel sauce) and melintzanes Paputsakia (eggplants stuffed with minced meat and bechamel sauce).

One of the most typical Greek dishes is pittes or baked pies that are made using artichokes, potatoes, peppers, leek, spinach, onions, chicories, cheese, cream, minced meat, olives, zucchini, ham and rice. In fact they make pittes almost out of everything even edible weed.

Cheese is quite a typical Greek ingredient. Greece is the biggest cheese consumer in Europe and every Greek region has its own cheese. Feta is of course the most famous, and it is made from goat, sheep or cow milk, but there are many other varieties of cheese to try like kefalograviera (of harder consistency), manouri (a sweet cheese) and touloumbisio (a cheese with a stronger taste used for stuffing).

Greeks love to eat meat. Typical meat dishes include souvlaki (pork or lamb kebab), yiros (doner kebab with pita bread and garnish), loukanika (pork sausages), pansetta (pork ribs), mousakka (oven-baked casserole with minced meat), stifadho (stew). In Greece it is very popular to eat lamb and goat meat (grilled, baked or stewed). Many meat dishes are oven baked casseroles that are prepared in the morning and then left to cool down during the day, thus intensifying the taste of the dish. Greeks love to grill their meat as well, using oak wood coals and a lot of herbs and spices.

As far as fish is concerned there are many varieties to choose from: sardines, anchovies, shrimps, cuttlefish, octopus, bass, sole, bream and other indigenous species that are mostly fried or grilled. Beware, Greek love to use large quantities of lemon juice with their fish (sometimes even too much) so be prepared for that.

The Greek sweets are something you absolutely have to try! The most famous are baklavas (a walnut, honey and sugary sweet), kataifi, loukoumadhes (deep-fried puffs with honey, syrup and cinnamon) and galaktoboureko (custard pie). The bottom line is that their sweets are really, really sweet, so if you do not like that I would suggest you choose another typical Greek dessert: yogurt with honey.

As far as drinking, Greeks are definitely not heavy drinkers. They like sipping their drink with their meal (which is definitely their main concern). Greek wines are good, are often sold in bulk by quarter, half or full liter (served in glass bottles or cups called kantaria). If you have the chance try retsina, a wine with a taste of pine resin, it is very strange but you might love it. Of course, when in Greece, you have to try ouzo (a spirit with a taste of anis or fennel). Greeks drink it all the time mixed with water. It is very refreshing and tasteful.

At the end we must mention olives and the olive oil! Olive oil and olives are absolutely the favorite Greek ingredients. There are dozens of olive varieties (green, black, purple) and they are mostly use for oil making. Others, as the Kalamata olive, is used for eating and for making salads, like the famous Greek salad that in Greece is called horiatiki (or peasant salad)!

San Diego, of course, located near the border with Mexico. Although illegal immigration is a political issue, there is no doubt that most San Diegans well enjoy authentic Mexican food can be in San Diego.

There are plenty of vehicles and walk along the jointsStreet that server is deep fried foods. Usually ends with "Bertos. The first was a place called Roberto. He was a legend and a favorite of many in the last hours of entertainment for the evening were dashed.

Roberts, but quickly hit the competition. If you can add 'Bertos' to the name, there is a walk in restaurant in the city of Mexico in San Diego. To name a few, are Aldebert, Albertos, Mobert and … Well, you get the idea. Although they are ideal for deepFood would become a doctor friend who is weak, it does not really deliver the highest quality you seek.

So where can go for the best Mexican food in San Diego, on a trip? While it is obviously a subjective matter, few would argue with La Especial Norte in Leucadia. Leucadia is located on the coast of what is known as the midnight of San Diego County. It is between Carlsbad and Encinitas, about five minutes north of Del Mar

Regardless, the specialty isvery authentic. The food is great, but the chef's specialty is the soup. Many of San Diego has resulted in 30 minutes or more to get the Chicken Soup contact with the flu. This is a guaranteed cure. Sopa de tortilla with melted cheese is swooned. In total, 16 different soups on the menu of specialty. I really can not go wrong with either one.

Quick note for those in a hurry. The Force is very authentic and the pace of what's in the restaurantslow. It may be half an hour before reaching a waiter to order. If you hurry, this is not the place for you. If you have time it is!

Today, Day is celebrated Thanksgiving in the United States.

I wish you all, what in your big day.

We must always be grateful for our lives and our blessings every day for years.

I think we should be thankful for each day Mother Nature's generous gifts.

It provides our food, our drinks, our health and happiness to enjoy nature every day.

So choose today to celebrate with a salad.

This can be refreshing, which can be acute, can be sweet.

It can be very nutritious, whole food on the table.

And this helps in managing your weight easily.

The salad is like a painting can be simple or complex, elaborately decorated, very colorful. You can bring your garden, your garden of edible flowers, herb garden or fruit from his garden.

Base or bottom

Salad leaves as the background of our image.

Forget the boring iceberg lettuce. See Roman crunchy chicory and white, bitter spinach, chicory, parsley and basil.

The main objective, which can turn this dish salad for a meal

You can try to add a central issue, which will focus on painting chicken breast or grilled salmon fillet grilled or cooked in a medium fillet of beef or some nice prawns. From Nice goat cheese can be the center ofArt.

Still Life

You can try to add fruits such as apple wedges or sliced pears, or some exotic fruits. What interesting contrast with the salad leaves.

You can choose the fruit its color, shape, crunchy snack and a sweet taste.

Decorate

Or do you want to add raw vegetables: some juicy cherry tomatoes, carrots, crisp, fresh cucumber, yellow peppers, sweet peppers, radishes few orFavorite raw vegetables.

Just sprinkle with nuts and almonds.

Something unusual

Some flowers in your salad? Want to try edible flowers?

Want to try chive flowers, flowers, cold beans, marigold blossoms, nasturtium, maybe some roses and violets?

There are so many possible combinations, it is likely that you can eat a different salad every day of the month.

Tip for weight control

Eatboth raw vegetables as you like, are full of vitamins, enzymes and minerals.

They are tasty and nutritious.

Enjoy every bite.