Bakaliaros Skordalia
Today is March 25th, the celebration of Greek Independence Day and it draws inspiration from one of the holiest days for the Greeks, the Annuciation of the Theotokos. On this day, Gabriel the archangel announced to Mary that she will bear a child. The Bishop of Patra, Germanos sparked the struggle for Greek Independance from […]
Greek House Food Market (Now Closed)
ATTENTION: Greek House Market on the Danforth will close for good in a month (around May 1st 2012). The lease is up, the family is not renewing and a new owner will not buy the business. Another gelato shop will open in its place. To my Greek friends in and around Toronto: support Greek businesses […]
Baked Feta
There’s no turning back. Spring is here and I’m excited that the days are getting longer, the sun now warms my back, birds chirping, buds on trees are forming. Although Canadians will grill even in the coldest months, we’re now upon outdoor grilling season and it won’t be too long before we’re eating outdoors. This […]
Greek Food Gazette 03/20/09
Having seafood tonight? Why not pair your meal with Boutari’s    Moschofilero If you go to the island of Santorini, you must stay in the town famous for it’s striking sunsets, Oia Looking for a new beer to quench your summer thirst? Try out Aris Lager from the makers of Mythos Street vendors to soon offer […]
Octopus and Pasta Bake
Last year during my vacation in Greece, I spent a couple of days in Naxos for a traditional Greek island wedding and then my plan was to visit the island of Sifnos for the first time. Oh yeah, I got to Sifnos but when one is in Greece, one should always expect a little adventure […]
Pork Chops With Mushrooms and Red Peppers
One of the sources of inspiration for my cooking is to be found right here in Canada. I’ve relayed to you how I live in a multi-cultural country where many influences cross, overlap and borrow from each other. I don’t think one can really “pin down” Canadian food other than it being diverse, both comforting […]
Vasilli’s Mushrooms With Ouzo
This dish comes from one of the most striking areas of Greece and we’re not talking about a Greek island or drop-dead gorgeous beach. I’m speaking of the Vikos Gorge, located in the northwestern province of Epirus. The first time I passed through this part of Greece was in 1988, on my way to the […]
Fassoulada (φασολάδα)
Recipe update from Oct.16, 2007: Fassoulada is a Greek navy bean soup. It’s a standard dish during Lent, appears on the Greek kitchen table on many a Friday when meat is not consumed and frankly, one of the most enjoyable yet rustic dishes in the Greek repertoire of cooking. This soup is best enjoyed with […]
Greek Food Gazette 03/12/09
The Arch of Galerius, Thessaloniki Not only is Santorini one of the most beautiful islands in Greece but Europe! Read why you should try Santorini’s equally fascinating wines Folks in Columbus, Ohio flock to King Gyros for their Greek food fix Nisi Estiatorio wows patrons with the freshest fish and seafood dishes in Englewood, New […]
Nina’s Pasta Cu L’agghia
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 […]
