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Fresh Fridays
Dear fellow food-lover,

Springtime in the Mediterranean is magical. From the breathtaking landscapes, bright blue skies and equally blue Mediterranean and Aegean Seas, to lush markets from Barcelona to Istanbul full of colorful fresh spring produce—it is a wonderful time and place to eat, drink, see, learn and experience!

Happy cooking from the team at Oldways!
Springtime in the Mediterranean
Springtime kindles our wanderlust, and has us yearning to travel again. For years, Oldways has explored the Mediterranean in spring months for Oldways Culinarias, carefully curated week-long itineraries filled with unforgettable cultural and culinary experiences, once-in-a-lifetime moments, and incredible memories. Now that it is becoming safe to travel again, we'd like to extend an invitation to YOU to join us in 2022!
This kisir recipe was created by Turkish food writer Ayfer Unsal, and adapted by Chef Ana Sortun for the 2012 Oldways Culinary tour in Gaziantep and Istanbul. Ana first tasted this kisir when Ayfer organized a potluck lunch in 1996, with almost 20 home cooks from Gaziantep.

Recipe courtesy of Ana Sortun and Ayfer Unsal. Oldways photo.
Capers are the lifeblood of the diet in Pantelleria, Italy, an island between the coasts of Sicily and Tunisia. They are the main seasoning for this traditional salad. Serve it with fish.

Recipe courtesy of Elizabeth Minchilli. Oldways photo.
This recipe is the perfect springtime meal packed with Mediterranean flavors and ingredients. The sweet juicy tomatoes, fresh oregano, garlic and tuna complement the brininess of the olives and capers.

Recipe courtesy Alessandro Luchetti. iStock photo.
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The city of Naples, in southern Italy is called 'Napoli' in Italian which came from its Greek name 'Neapolis', which means what in English? Join our Facebook group to find out!
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