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My Amaretto Mousse Makes it to Greek TV

Jan 18th, 2010 | By Peter Minakis
My Amaretto Mousse Makes it to Greek TV

Last year’s trip to Greece was unique in many ways: it was my 20th visit, I traveled to parts of Greece that were new to me and I met many wonderful new friends. All of these vacation activities enhanced by my presence in this food blog.
One of the new friends I made last year was [...]



Ricardo’s Spiced Pear Cake

Nov 6th, 2009 | By Peter Minakis
Ricardo’s Spiced Pear Cake

Up here in Canada, we have our own franchise of The Food Network…are you ready for the name? Food Network Canada.
Us Canadians get to view [...]



Murg Makhani aka Butter Chicken

Oct 16th, 2009 | By Peter Minakis
Murg Makhani aka Butter Chicken

This week, Indian food was demystified for myself. The long list of exotic ingredients had intimidated me and I was all too content to simply go out for Indian food instead.
Toronto is very multicultural and one can easily go out and dine any cuisine their heart (and belly) desires. Toronto also has a large southeast [...]



Parsley Salad (Μαϊντανοσαλάτα Σύρου)

May 24th, 2009 | By Peter Minakis
Parsley Salad (Μαϊντανοσαλάτα Σύρου)

In Greek cuisine, dips are often referred to as a salad. This salad contains a most unusual main ingredient, one that is abundant, isn’t expensive, available everywhere and it’s a surprising taste sensation.
Want to surprise guests at your next dinner? Serve them some Parsley salad and see if they can guess what it’s made from! [...]



Baklava (Μπακλαβάς)

Apr 28th, 2009 | By Peter Minakis
Baklava (Μπακλαβάς)

Finally…a baklava recipe and some background and opinion on this dessert, popular all around the world.
The origins of Baklava can be traced to Turkey (which is fine by me) and rather than focus on the differences between Greeks and Turks, I try and focus on the similarities between the two peoples.
Relations between the Greeks and [...]



Amygdalota

May 21st, 2008 | By Peter Minakis

Today is the Patron Saints’ Day for Constantine & Helen in the Greek-Orthodox calendar. For those of you who are Greek or those who are friends of Greeks, you’ll know that we have alot of Constantines and Helens out there.
My brother plus three first cousins share being named after my maternal grandfather, Konstantinos. My mom’s [...]