Recap – Taste of Halkidiki Greek Supper Club
Here is the recap of last Sunday’s Halkidiki-themed Greek Supper Club. Thank you to Nisos Importing who provided Cretan olive oil along with many other specialty products from Greece and Apostolos Gerakinis for pouring the Domaine Carras wines (also from Halkidiki). Join me on Sunday, October 21st at St. Lawrence Market Kitchen for a Taste of Halkidiki! MENU […]
Greek Taverna Classics Classes – Montreal
Greetings to my Montreal friends, I return on Friday, October 26th and 27th to host another set of Greek Cooking Classes. At this class, I will share my recipes for the following Greek Taverna Classics: Taramosalata Shrimp Saganaki Cheese Saganaki Papoutsakia (surprise Dessert treat) The class will be once again held at the Air BnB […]
Recap – Μπάρμπεκιου – Greek Supper Club
Last weekend I hosted my annual outdoor Greek Supper Club at the Manor (Bob Rumball Centre). The weather was perfect: no humidity and not a cloud in the sky! Nisos Importing provided Cretan Olive oil, Balsamic Vinegar and other specialty items from Greece for the dinner. Wine Connoisseur Apostolos Gerakinis poured Greek wines throughout the evening. […]
Recap – Memories of the Aegean
Last Sunday I hosted an Aegean-themed dinner with some Kalofagas twists that had guests licking their plates and dreaming of summer in the Aegean! We had Greek wines poured from Celebrity Wines & Spirits and Cretan extra-virgin olive oil from Nisos Importing and fresh European Sea Bass and Dorade were flown in from Greece, courtesy […]
Recap – Mother’s Day Sunday Roast
A couple of Sundays ago I hosted my second annual Mother’s Day Lunch at Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market Kitchen. Once again it was an afternoon affair with appetizers being served and once again board was Nisos Importing, furnishing Cretan olive oil and many specialty ingredients from Greece. Greek wines were poured by Chris Dedes of […]
Greek Meze Cooking Class – Montreal
Join me for an informative, interactive and delicious Greek Cooking Class. This time I will show you some of my favourite Greek meze dishes: Keftedakia (Succulent Greek meatballs) Zucchini Fritters Bouyiourdi (Feta Fondue) Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Dip Tender Taverna Style Octopus During the class, particapants will sample the mezedes. Participants may bring their […]
Recap, Taste of Epirus
Last Sunday I hosted a gastronomic journey to Epirus. Located in the northwestern corner of Greece, this province boasts of having some of Greece’s best cheeses, an array of phyllo pie dishes and a local cuisine that excels in roasted and grilled meats. Thank you to Geroge Ierovassilis for pouring the Greek wines from Epirus […]
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: 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 […]
