Olive Thomas

Greek seasoning is a blend of herbs and spices commonly used in Greek cuisine. Many of the components have their origin in the Mediterranean region and have grown there throughout history up to the present. others have been imported since the days of ancient Greece. Oregano is one of the ingredients that show up in most Greek seasoning blends and it originated in Greece along with marjoram, another popular ingredient. Both herbs were used by ancient Greeks with marjoram being considered a…

Olive oil also comprises of essential antioxidant polyphenols which minimize swelling of the cardiovascular system. Ensure that you opt for extra-virgin olive oil because it is typically regarded as the healthiest option! Avocado Add a small amount of avocado to a spinach salad or sandwich to boost the quantity of heart-healthy…

for those who live in America, it’s called Saltimbocca alla Romana. From famousfoods.com, “The dish you see below is a very popular meat recipe from Rome. It’s called Saltimbocca alla Romana. Veal with Parma ham, powdered with flour and extra virgin olive oil, a very tasty way to cook meat that can easily be prepared at home. It is a common dish that Romans eat often.” The main religion in Italy is Roman Catholic, unlike my family which is Jewish. Italy also consists of 10 major religions as…

Species taxonomy- The Olive Ridley Sea Turtle belongs to the kingdom: Animalia, the Phylum: Chordata, the Class: Reptilia, the Order: Testudines, Family: Cheloniidae, Genus: Lepidochelys, and its species is olivacea. Thus the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle’s scientific name is Lepidochelys olivacea. (NOAA, 2014) In Spanish the Olive Ridley is called Golfina. (Sea turtle Inc., 2016) There is only one other animal in the genus Lepidochelys and it is the Kemp’s Rideys Sea Turtle: Kingdom: Animalia,…

My voice has always been a powerful part of my existence. I can shout when my soul has been shattered by wrong doers. My opinions have never been stifled by fear of hearing myself stand upon my convictions. I’m not shy, reserved, nor is my back adorned with a “welcome mat” to be walked upon. The very fiber of my being disregards feminist that have struggled for me to be heard. I choose my voice to be silenced. Unfortunately, embedded in my heart is a missed opportunity to educate an ignorant…

2014). There are many components in the Mediterranean diet including intake of olive oils, wines, fishes, fruits, vegetables, etc. Therefore, it is important to know the interrelationship between different components and their effects of lower risk of CVD. The high intake of extra virgin olive oil is a highlight of the Mediterranean diet. Therefore, the purpose of my research is to examine the influence of extra virgin olive oil on lowering the risk of getting CVD.…

steeply worldwide due to human pressure; among them coastal development, light pollution and commercial fishing. Today, six of the seven of the world’s sea turtles are endangered and Red Listed by the IUCN. Nicaragua is home to four of them; the olive ridley, the leatherback, the green and the critically endangered Hawskbill sea turtle. Knowing where sales occure would enable conservationists and wildlife officials to direct their limited resources. “If you don’t have the tools to tell you…

And there it was like a movie and flashback of images of my memories with her. I remembered the first time I met her, it was when I was in 6th grade in Mexico. She was the pretty girl in the classroom taller than me and skinnier too. Her olive skin tone made her round big eyes look beautiful and her long curly hair was just the perfect combination to her smooth face. I liked her from the beginning. I remembered the first time I skip school with her, and the time I got my ears pierced by…

Out of all of the animals in the ocean the Anglerfish is by far the most fascinating. Nearly three feet long and known as the ugliest creature on the planet this fish has obviously made great adaptions to conform to its environment. Few understand the changes we must go through in order to survive, and it’s even harder when you don’t have a supermarket. The uneducated say ugly others say admirable, these changes are far from easy and may take hundreds of years. The Anglerfish’s habitat is…

Olive Kitteridge: A Critical Review Introduction Olive Kitteridge is a collection of short stories written by Elizabeth Strout in 2009. The stories, linked by a common thread, the title character Olive Kitteridge, typify life in small town Maine. Trudy Bush’s review of the book was witty and enlightening because Bush never attempts to flee from Olive’s colorful character, as tempting as it may be. Bush embraces Olive entirely, giving a glimpse into her gloomy, and at times loving nature while…