Mediterranean cuisine as "conditioned naturally by variations in climate and soil and the relative industry or indolence of the inhabitants." David identifies "the ever recurring elements" in the food of this extensive region as olive oil, saffron, garlic, "pungent" local wines, as well as the "aromatic perfume" of herbs, especially rosemary, wild marjoram, and basil, and the bright colours of fresh foods in the markets, "pimentos, aubergines, tomatoes, olives, melons, figs" and "shiny fish, silver, vermilion, or tiger-striped". She includes cheeses of "sheep's or goat's milk", "figs from Smyrna on long strings" and "sheets of apricot paste which is dissolved in water
Herb Wallerstein Herb Wallerstein Herbert "Herb" Wallerstein (November 28, 1925–September 27, 1985) was an American director and producer. He was known for involvement in shows such as "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin", "Father Knows Best", "I Dream of Jeannie", and "Mannix". He was also the older brother of Rowe Wallerstein. Wallerstein's career began as assistant director for TV's "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin" in 1954. After two years, Wallerstein left "Tin Tin" and had several assistant directing stints in several movies before being hired to the directing staff of the television series "Circus Boy". He also served as a director