Eight Mediterranean Food Stores Online

When a person says Mediterranean foods, most think automatically of Greece. In actuality it is all cuisine that comes from the countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea. It is further broken down into three divisions which include (1) North African [Morocco]; (2) Eastern Mediterranean [which included Greece and Egypt]; and (3) Southern European [which include Italy, France and Spain]. The following eight online markets were chosen based on the sites ease of use, quality and customer serve. Their prices are highly reasonable and competitive. Also, if you order from an out of state company, you do not have to pay the required sales tax. I found many items that I would love to try and have already placed my orders for several - time for a feast when they all arrive.

Kamdar Plaza (www.kamdarplaza.com). Boasts all things Moroccan from spices to incense. Also have on line specials.

Lebanese Food Market (www.lebanesefoodmarket.com). A fine selection of cheeses and other non-perishable items. It also has a wide array of hookahs and accessories.

Sinbad (www.sinbadsweets.com) Life is too short not to enjoy desserts from other cuisines. This is the country's foremost specialty baker and has a very good selection of all things sweet from cookies to baklava. Also includes recipes and gift ideas.

Parthenon Foods (www.parthenonfoods.com) 500+ products to choose from in the Mediterranean category alone from cookbooks to oils. It also has the best selection of gyros meat for make authentic gyros at home.

La Tienda (www.tienda.com). Not only can you find a huge selection of foods from Spain including the infamous Serrano Hams, you can also find recipes and tips to use their products. You can also request a full color catalog to be shipped to you directly.

Dayna's Market (www.daynasmarket.com). A wide selection of spices to complete any meal. This site has a good selection of gift baskets for that unique gift idea.

Markey's (www.markeys.com). Gourmet food from around the world including a fairly decent size from the Mediterranean. This is not they items that one would eat on a daily basis, but the specialty items that are used to celebrate momentous occasions.

Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, Inc. (www.cedarsfoods.com) From Hommus (aka hummus) to Baklava and from stuffed grape leaves to halva, this on line store offers a taste of the Mediterranean and its foods. Further, the site includes recipes that use their products and also health news and the Mediterranean diet for longer living.

All of these sites ship via FedEx or UPS with overnight delivery possible for perishable products. They further host a variety of shipping options for non-perishable items. Explore the sites, find something new and taste the world around you.