Recipe For a Greek Wedding
In less than two weeks, I’ll be back in Greece again for my vacation. This will be my 20th time and I still get excited about going. I still have some experiences to share from last year’s trip. One of the most cherished memories has to be when I attended a traditional Greek wedding on […]
Sardines Wrapped & Grilled With Grape Leaves
One of my goals of writing and sharing this blog about Greek food is to bridge the gap between what most of you are served at Greek restaurants in the West (Canada and the US) and what’s actually served in Greece and in Greek homes. In the summer, Greeks eat less, eat lighter and as […]
Greek Food Gazette 17/07/09
Vefa’s Kitchen, a huge tome of Greek recipes compiled from her previous books is released in the English market, read my review Some cultivation of blueberries taking place in the Drama Prefecture of northern Greece Feta is the best known Greek cheese, but the variety is endless A funny primer to read when prepping for […]
Char-grilled Chicken With Potatoes and Vegetables
One of the best ways to inject flavour into meats is with a marinade. Chicken is mild when it comes to meat so there’s alot of room for flavours. As I’ve written before, Greeks prefer their savory foods to remain savory, although some sweetness is tolerated and enjoyed. This marinade for chicken is sure to […]
Mussels Saganaki
When visiting Thessaloniki and the surrounding areas, chances are you’ll dine at one of the many tavernas that offer fish and seafood. Thessaloniki is Greece’s second largest city and its port is located on the Thermaic Gulf. Upon sitting down with your friends, the waiter will clean and set your table, bring bottles of water […]
Tonka Bean Creme Caramel
In the summertime, us Greeks try and beat the heat any way possible. Days are spent at the beach, siestas in the middle of the afternoon and cooking when the home has cooled down or minimizing cooking. During the summer in Greece, meals are prepared the evening before or that morning and simply reheated for […]
Greek Food Gazette 10/07/09
425 of Greece’s beaches were awarded wit the prestigious “Blue Flag” designation Let’s go trippin’ through the Greek island of Corfu (Kerkyra) What it means to be Greek, a spotlight on the Greek Community of Erie, PA Greek wine spotlight, Domaine Skouras rose Folegandros, an island that offers simple pleasures Postcard from Greece finally arrives […]
Shrimp Salad With Avocado and Pasta Shells
Despite Toronto experiencing a cooler than normal summer (so far), there are days when the last thing you want to do is sweat it out in the kitchen or even tend to the grill! We can’t stop eating. The thought of subsisting purely on nuts and fruits is out of the question as well. I […]
Grilled Octopus (xταπόδι-σχάρας)
One of the reasons I started this blog is because I noticed a disjoint from the notion people have of Greek food here in Canada and the United States and what is actually eaten in Greek homes or served if you were to go to a Greek estiatorio (restaurant) or taverna (tavern). This gap is […]
Cafe Tempest: Adventures on a Small Greek Island
This entry will be my first “book review” other than anything I’ve written with regards to cookbooks. I was recently contacted about receiving and reviewing “Cafe”, what with my fixation on Greek food & Greece…I’m a natural, right? I of course accepted as I’m preparing for this year’s trip to Greece and I knew a […]
