Trahana With Mushrooms and Graviera
It’s remarkable that in some cultures, some of the foods that were eaten in ancient times are still used in modern-day cookery. This despite the onslaught of fast food and convenience foods that any of us can purchase at a supermarket and take home to the family and serve for dinner. There are folks out […]
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 – 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 […]
Arugula Salad With Sweet Potato and Feta
I first served this salad this past March at an Ikaria-themed dinner and ever since I’ve had attendees and friends who have seen photos ask me for the recipe. This past weekend I did cooking demos at the OPA! Fest at St. Nicholas Greek-Orthodox Church in Troy, Michigan and I also did a couple […]
Taste of Ikaria…in Montreal
Last summer, I visited the island of Ikaria, located in the Northeast Aegean, just southwest of the island of Samos. For many years the island was known as a place of exile for communists and where hippies liked to hang out. Not anymore….Ikaria, the island where people forget to die! With a combination of a […]
Mount Olympus Greek Supper Club
Mount Olympus, the tallest mountain Greece – home to the twelve Greek Gods. It straddles the provinces of Thessaly and Macedonia situated on the Thermaic Gulf. The beauty of this area allows one to enjoy land and sea and the cuisine has Macedonia, Vlach and Pontian influences. Join me on Sunday, June 11th at St. […]
Recap – Greek Meze Night
One of my favourite ways to share Greek cuisine is through small plates we call Meze. Last week I hosted a meze themed Greek Supper Club at Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market Kitchen. Thank you to Nisos Importing for Cretan olive oil and many specialty ingredients imported from Greece and Kolonaki Group who poured the Greek wine, spirits and […]
Phyllo Pies For Sale!
This is one of the most exciting moments since this blog first began back in May of 2007. After many hours of learning the craft of making homemade phyllo, I am confident enough to be able to make it on my own with consistency and some degree of speed. I am indebted to y Mother […]
Greek Style Gazpacho
Serve this cold soup on a hot day, plop the olive oil ice cube just before serving and relish the summer, the outdoors, this hearty cold soup. Greek Style Gazpacho 2 cups Cretan rusks 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped Greek oregano 1/2 cup fresh parsley 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 2/3 cup of extra virgin olive […]
