Recap: Tsiknopempti ’18
In 2018, Orthodox Easter fell on April 8th, a little earlier than usual but the good news was that we got to celebrate Tsiknopempti (Burnt Thursday) with an array of roasted/grilled meats. What a blast we had last Thursday at Paintbox Bistro for 2018 Kalofagas Tsiknopempti! Greek Supper Club! Thank you to Nisos Importing and Greek […]
Recap Mare Nostrum: A Fish and Seafood Supper Club
Last month many of us stepped away from all the meat and rich foods that were indulged during the festive season. It’s become a Kalofagas tradition to celebrate the new year with a fish and seafood themed Greek Supper Club. January 21st was a delicious devening of fish and seafood dishes at Toronto’s St. Lawrence […]
Recap: Artemis Greek Supper Club!
Artemis was the goddess of hunting, the wilderness and wild animals and last Sunday’s Greek Supper Club was dedicated to her. Cretan olive oil and balsamic vinegar were at each table, pasta, herbs, Zaros (Mt. Psiloritis, Crete) sparkling water from Nisos Importing. Theopetra Estate organic wines of Meteora were poured by Chris Dedes of Majestic Wines & […]
Recap – Greek Christmas Supper
Last Sunday’s dinner was fun, delicious and as always, an intimate evening with friends at St. Lawrence Market Kitchen. Thank you to United Stars representing Cavino Wines and Apostolos Gerakinis for pouring the Greek wines. Cretan Olive oil and other specialty ingredients from Greece provided with thank by Nisos Importing. Appetizers: Spanakorizo Arancini (Rice Balls) Brie […]
Kalofagas Goes to Los Angeles!
Excited to be finally heading west to Los Angeles to cook a dinner at St. Sophia Greek-Orthodox Cathedral. Save the date…January 27th!
Recap – Taste of the Ionian Islands
Last summer I embarked on a tour of the Ionian Islands and I’ve come back with many fond memories of the people, the natural beauty of the islands and of course the food. Also know as the Epta Nisia (Seven Islands), the Venetian influence is noticeable in some the names of the dishes and in […]
Recap of Koutouki Greek Supper Club
“Koutouki“, Definition: a cozy greek casual hang-out taverna Last Sunday I returned to St. Lawrence Market to again host another Greek Supper Club, this time featuring some taverna favourites plus some of my Greek dishes with a twist. All photos captured by Jorja’s Photography Many thanks to Theoni Canada for donating the water. Chris Dedes of […]
Recap – Hasapotaverna Greek Supper Club
Last weekend I hosted an al fresco/outdoor Greek Supper Club for the meat lovers out there. Inspired by the Hasapotavernes (butcher/meat tavernas) in Greece. None of this could have been possible without the kindness of Tony Barkas, who allowed me to use one of his rotisseries. The main event for this dinner was Kontosouvli and […]
Greek Meze Workshop
Join me on Sunday October 22nd and (2nd date added) on November 5th for an afternoon cooking class where I will share my tips and techniques to for preparing some of Greece’s popular meze (appetizer) dishes. Tyrokafteri Feta Dip Fried Calamari Tender Octopus Shrimp Saganaki Zucchini Fritters During the class, participants will sample the mezedes […]
Taste of Mytilini – Recap
The Kalofagas Supper Club returned to the Bob Rumball Manor for another Greek Supper Club in the courtyard, we dined ” al fresco”, avoided rain for most of the evening and enjoyed a delicious menu inspired by Mytilini (Lesvos). Thank you to Nisos Importing fo supplying the olive oil and many other specialty products and thank […]
