What if I told you that there’s a dish that you can make at home (affordably), be transported into an Italian home and taste authentically Italian? You with me? What if that dish was also vegetarian but was as filling as a meat dish? Look no further than Eggplant Parmesan. This recipe comes to you [...]
There’s one week left until the Greek-Orthodox Lent commences. This is the third and final week of Carnival, the final farewell before a fast up until Greek Easter (April 4th). This week is called Tyrini, where meat is dropped from the diet but cheeses, dairy products and eggs are allowed. Shellfish is still allowed.
In Greece, [...]
Of all the Italian dishes that one could (and can love), for me there is a no equal to the quick, delicious and simple Spaghetti with tomato sauce and basil.
Living in Canada, we are blessed to be living in a harmonious and multicultural country that is Canada. Here in Toronto, we boast of having approx. [...]
Last year I finally splurged and bought myself a pasta maker and although I do still use dried (store bought) pasta, nothing can compare to the ritual and rewarding meal one has with making and eating pasta.
Another food journey has taken me to making my own bread. I’ve become kind of a bread snob, raising [...]
The “early summer” edition of the LCBO’s Food & Drink is now circulating and this one’s pretty good. There’s two or three Greek-inspired recipes worth trying, a write-up on Ouzo and some other dishes I’ve bookmarked for trying out.
This pesto made for a quick and delicious lunch yesterday. It calls for the use of wild [...]
Okay, here’s the deal…Greek Lent began two Mondays ago and Greek Easter is on April 19th. I observed a “fast” for one week and I’ll fast again during Holy Week (just before Easter).
I’ve made a shift in my diet whereby I’ve cut down on meat. Less poultry, less beef and pork. I will never go [...]
This past Friday I drank & supped with some old and new friends and discovered a new eatery that’s operated in Toronto for years.
I supped at none other than Gio Rana’s Really Really Nice Restaurant. Upon pulling up in front of what used to be a bank, you wonder if you’re at the right address [...]
Today’s installment of my New York City recap involves making more new friends from the blogging community, celebrating seafood and living like a New Yorker.
Having been given the luxury of having one week to live in New York City gave me a new perspective on this great city.
New Yorkers are kind. Throughout the week I [...]
We all know this dish as “chicken cacciatore” but it’s really “cacciatora”.
The origins of the dish are northern Italian and the story goes, the hunter’s wife might have cooked this dish on the eve of the hunt as fuel for the chase.
I’ve tried many versions of this dish but I like this one best, inspired [...]
I’ve had my eye on this dish for awhile. We’re at the end of summer and here in Ontario the harvest is in full swing.
Grapes are at their peak and this next dish marries sweet with savory. As you can see, we have a show-stopper here but this ain’t just another pretty dish [...]
