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Move Over, Hummus!
Don’t let the title fool you. I adore hummus. With crackers and veggies, it’s a perfect light lunch when the kids are in school. It also makes an amazing spread for sandwiches and is amazing on chips and crackers. Oh yes, hummus. I adore it. But hummus isn’t the only dip in town. When you [...]
Make Your Own Gluten-Free Flour
In our recipe for deliciously gluten-free chocolate cake, we call for the use of “gluten free flour”. While there are a number of pre-mixed gluten free flours available in the Supermarket, its actually very easy to prepare your own gluten free flour from scratch. Watch this simple recipe video to learn how:
A Thanksgiving Letter
To our loyal lentil fans: Here at Mediterranean Snacks, we have a great deal to be thankful for. In the past year, we have launched three new flavors of Baked Lentil Chips and a new line of Lentil Crackers. We’ve had the pleasure of watching our products arrive in more and more grocery stores, and [...]
Gluten-Free Stuffing
Today we have a special guest post by health editor Brandi Koskie of DietsInReview.com. In November, Brandi was a panelist for our first Twitter party and we asked her to share some of her favorite gluten-free holiday recipes with our readers. You can follow Diets In Review at @DietsInReview or www.facebook.com/dietsinreview. Holiday meals just aren’t [...]
Delicious Non-GMO Breakfasts
Longing for a delicious bowl of cereal, but afraid of nasty GMOs? We’ve got a solution! Actually, the non-GMO project does. Last month, we wrote about the importance of choosing non-GMO foods. All Mediterranean Snacks products are made with pure, GMO-free ingredients for wholesome and delicious munching. The non-GMO project website is a convenient way [...]
Join us for our Twitter Party!
Hello Mediterranean Snacks Fans! You’re invited to join us for an informative one-hour Twitter Party on Wednesday, November 16th at 7:00 pm CT/8:00 pm ET, using the hashtag #holidaysnax. During the party, we’ll be “chip-chatting” about how to keep your holiday parties stocked with delicious snacks that help you avoid piling on pounds. We’re also [...]
Five Reasons to Choose Non-GMO
1. GMOs are not natural – to create a GMO, scientists force foreign DNA into natural plant DNA, creating combinations of plant, animal, and bacterial DNA that do not occur naturally. 2. GMOs may be linked to health problems – growing evidence suggests that GMOs may be causing healthy problems, such as widespread food allergies. [...]
Lunchbox Legumes – Black Bean Soup
As chilly autumn winds start to blow, pack yourself a thermos of this hearty, healthy black bean soup. • 1 Tbs. olive oil • 2 medium red onions, chopped • 2 medium bell peppers, chopped • 1 clove elephant garlic, chopped • 4 tsp. cumin • 1 (16 ounce) package dried black beans • 1 [...]
What is a GMO?
GMOs, or “genetically modified organisms,” are plants or animals created through the gene splicing techniques of biotechnology (also called genetic engineering, or GE). This experimental technology merges DNA from different species, creating unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacterial and viral genes that cannot occur in nature or in traditional crossbreeding. Virtually all commercial GMOs are [...]
Lunchbox Legumes – Lentil Nachos
Make these tasty nachos as a lunchbox treat or an after school snack! The healthy benefits of lentils will give your child the protein and fiber she needs to keep going strong all day long. Gather: • Several handfuls of your favorite chips • ½ C. Red Lentils • 1 Tbs. Taco seasoning • 2 [...]