Dear fellow food-lover,

It has been 10 years this week since we lost  Dun Gifford , Oldways Founder and President for its first 20 years.

Our celebrations of the Mediterranean Diet would look wildly different today without Dun and his vision to promote traditional foodways. Read more about his life and legacy, and then, try one of his recipes below.

Happy cooking from the team at Oldways!
Today, the Mediterranean Diet tops the list of Best Diets year after year, but in 1993, it was a radical approach. Learn how Dun and Oldways helped bring this way of eating to Americans.
This fresh-tasting soup uses fava beans, a beloved Mediterranean ingredient that is in season during spring. If you can't find fresh fava beans, look for frozen in the grocery store. A crunchy crouton topping is a delicious addition!

An Oldways recipe from K. Dun Gifford in The Oldways Table . An iStock photo.
Olive oil, lemon juice, and a sprinkle of salt are all you need to make delicious scallops. The key to nicely browned scallops is hot oil in the pan, and plenty of room to prevent overcrowding.

An Oldways recipe and photo from K. Dun Gifford in The Oldways Table .
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Edamame bea ns take a spin in the Mediterranean! Use this recipe as a base and add the seasonings of your choice—chives, mint, dill, fennel, sage, or tarragon would be delicious.

An Oldways recipe from K. Dun Gifford in The Oldways Table . A Canva photo by cottonbro.
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