My grandfather always began his day by swallowing two tablespoons of olive oil.  In his last years he lived alone, always taking care of himself, getting his exercise by walking three miles a day.  I do not remember him being sick.  He died at the age of 96 and his sister lived until she was [...]

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This salad will excite any discriminating taste bud. It is vegan and gluten free. It can be used as spread, as salad or as side dish. Ingredients 2       cups coarsely chopped walnuts 1/2  medium red onion, chopped 1       red bell pepper, chopped 1       yellow bell pepper, chopped 1       jalapeno pepper, chopped 1/2  cup finely chopped [...]

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A tannour is a three foot by two foot oven made from a special kind of clay that retains heat.  Usually, four to five families will share a tanoor, so it is placed in a location convenient for all the families involved.  It is usually placed on the ground next to a wall.  The space [...]

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Cauliflower Tagine Serves 6 6      cups cauliflower floret 1/4 cup olive oil 1      medium onion, chopped 2      large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1      32-ounces can diced tomato or crushed tomato with juice 1      16-ounce can cooked garbanzo beans, drained 4      cloves garlic, mashed 1      teaspoon freshly ground coriander 1/2 cup chopped fresh [...]

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