Abelon Organic Grape Spirit
Today, it is my pleasure to introduce you to a new product on the market, an organic, barrel aged grape spirit, made in Nea Gonia, Halkidiki. This town neighbors the town where our family has our summer home (Nea Kallikratia). Abelon is produced by the Kazakis family, well know for “Marianna’s Grape Leaves” and “Marianna’s […]
Bloody Tsipouro
Here in Canada, a drink similar to a Bloody Mary was created and called “Bloody Caesar”. It’s like the Bloody Mary but with a Tomato/Clam juice cocktail. Although earlier versions appeared in New York, the official creation/credit goes to Water Chell, creating it for a new Italian restaurant in the Calgary Inn (today Westin Hotel). […]
Greek Mirage Cocktail
Imagine sitting by the pool or by the beach. Sipping on a cool refreshing cocktail of muddled cucumber, mint, lemon and spiked with vodka and Ouzo. You’re going to be making a few and you may get visions of warm Greek summer evenings. Greek Mirage (serves 1) 3 fresh mint leaves 1/4 of a lemon […]
Caribou – French Canadian Beverage
Last year (2019), some friends and I visited Quebec City to enjoy the festivities during the Quebec Winter Carnival. Quebec city is pretty, old buildings covered in snow, great places for dinner and drinks and lots of public activities to partake in. We dressed in layers and also read up that locals and visitors make […]
Beet and Ouzo Cured Salmon
Earlier in when I began a food blog, one of favourite preparations was curing salmon in Ouzo – a play on Gravlax, a Scandinavian specialty. This salmon recipe is similar but this time grated beets are added, giving the salmon a brilliant red colour with just the center remaining its natural orange colour. The grated […]
It’s Easy to Speak of Parlour Lounge
I recently was invited to come check out Parlour, located on Adelaide West in Toronto’s entertainment district. Surrounded by loud bars and nightclubs, this oasis of sophisticated entertainment allows the option to head to a spot that has a full bar and kitchen, minus the din and crowds of the surrounded clubs. Owned and operated […]
Christmas Gift Guide For Greeks + Giveaway
It’s that time again to offer some Christmas gift ideas for those who are Greek, wish you were Greek or you have a Greek in your life that you would like to buy a present for. I’ve gathered an array of gift ideas, some are stocking stuffers, some small gifts, some bigger and something for […]
