Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
I tripped upon this recipe last week and I was intrigued enough to try it out, fully aware this may turned out shitty and be thrown out. I hate to throw out food and thankfully this cake is delicious (approved by grown ups and kids). This cake works because mayo contains oil and eggs – […]
New Orleans King Cake
Around last year, two friends and myself went to New Orleans to take in the food, revelry and history of the Crescent city. We spent one week having lots of fun in one the world’s foremost food cities. Before we embarked on our trip, we made a list of possible places to eat, another list […]
Cheddar Cornbread Muffins
Before Covid-19, It was all rush, rush, rush. In North America, all I saw were people lining up at a coffee shop or waiting in the drive-thru lane to pick up a bagel, breakfast sandwich/burrito, donuts or muffins. In Europe, people actually sit in a cafe, order and leisurely have their coffee and treat. In […]
POSTPONED – March on the Mediterranean
March is a month where Winter’s last days thaws away and Spring teases us with a flash of warm sun and hints of green. Hello friends, Due to the Covid-19 pandemic that has gripped the world and the Toronto area, I have decided to postpone March 22nd’s Greek Supper Club. This decision is in the […]
Recap – Poseidon’s Table Greek Supper Club
Last weekend I hosted the first Supper Club of 2020 Thank you long time supporter Selonda Aquaculture for the fresh European sea bass fillets from Greece. Thank you to Apostolos Gerakinis for pouring Greek wines and spirits from Intravino Wines Many thanks to Nisos Importing will supply Cretan olive and balsamic vinegar and Zaros sparkling and still […]
Recap – Festive Greek Supper Club
Last weekend I hosted a Festive Greek Supper Club at St. Lawrence Market Kitchen. It’s my chance to be a little creative with the menu, go a little off tradition and as always, serve up delicious food to my guests. Thank you to Nisos Importing who supplied the Cretan olive oil, Zaros still and […]
Recap – Taste of Saronic Islands
Here’s the recap from last weekend’s Taste of the Saronic Islands.Thank you to all the guests in attendance, my servers and sous, staff at St. Lawrence Market and Ursula G. Photography for capturing images. Tea lights were donated by Yummi Candles, Greek wines and spirits from United Stars and were poured by Apostolos Gerakinis. Nisos Importing supplied […]
Greek Christmas Baking Class
Christmas is coming fast and for us Greeks that means lots of preparations. For Greeks, it is tradition to offer family and friends Kourabiedes, Melomakarona and many many other sweets. During this class I will show you how to make: * Kourabiedes * Melomakarona *Diples Light snacks will be served and you will get to […]
Greek Comfort Food Cooking Class
Greek cuisine is rooted in simple ingredients, locally sources and used at their prime, when in season. I’ve come up with an Autumn roster of dishes to help you with your Fall/Winter entertaining. Join me on Sunday, November 17th at St. Lawrence Market Kitchen for an afternoon of Greek Comfort Food dishes: Warm Artichoke Dip […]
Recap – Meltemi – Seafood Greek Supper Club
Last Sunday, I hosted an evening of Greek fish and seafood specialties. Inspired by my countless trips to Greece, seafood tavernas throughout the islands and mainland. Thank you to Nisos Importing for providing Cretan olive oil, Zaros table water and other specialty products from Greece and Apostolos Gerakinis who selected and poured Greek wines from […]
