Mediterranean Winter: Legumes and Robust Extra-Virgin Olive Oil to Warm You Up January 25, 2026 0 53 Mediterranean Winter: Legumes and Robust Extra-Virgin Olive Oil to Warm You Up Mediterranean winter: legumes and robust extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) to warm up When we think of the Mediterranean we usually imagine sun and light. But those of us who know it well know that winter exists here, too. A serene winter, with cold days and kitchens alight, that invites a return to hearty spoon dishes (soups and stews), to deep flavors, and to ingredients that comfort body and soul. In inland areas such as Andalusia, Madrid, Extremadura, the Two Castiles (La Mancha and León) ...