Cheese Pies with Figs
Last summer, during my vacation in Greece, I visited the island of Naxos for the second time. The first time was a quick and I had it in the back of my mind to revisit this island with it’s delicious local products and cuisine. I had the pleasure of lunching at highly regarded taverna “Axiotissa” […]
Naxos Style Tomato Salad
Greece boasts of over 6000 islands but the most well known are the Cyclades, located in the Aegean Sea. Last year I visited Naxos, a large, almost self-sufficient island – they can eat from what they cultivate. Meat, dairy, seafood, vegetables all grown on the island. I had this simple yet delicious salad that celebrates […]
Taste of Santorini – Live Webinar
I am excited to be back in the kitchen. This will be my third live cooking class open to people all around the world! Participants will experience a LIVE demonstration and be able to join in the conversation while following along at home. Many of us will not be able to experience the sights, smells […]
Recap – Taste of Naxos Greek Supper Club
Thank you to Apostolos Gerakinis who poured Greek wines from Celebrity Wines and Spirits. All dishes were cooked with Cretan olive oil and Zaros sparkling and still water from Nisos Importing. Menu Appetizers: Smoked Mackerel on Schinoussa Fava, Red Onions, Capers Tyropita with Figs (Cheese pie with homemade phyllo) Sweet Potato Croquettes with Feta and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Shaved Fennel and Green Apple Salad
This is a terrific winter salad in that salads aren’t usually that tasty during the winter. Not much in season and I definitely wouldn’t make a Greek salad in January! Instead, utilize what is in season and you may surprise yourself! Here, I am using fennel – that mildly anise flavoured bulb that is wonderful […]
Santorini and Crete Culinary Tours 2015
Last year, I led a group of people on a gastronomic tour of Santorini and Crete. We toured wineries, met local artisans, dined in the best restaurants and brought back vivid memories of the Greece. The tour went very well and other than some fine-tuning, we’re delighted to be organizing this tour twice this year! […]
Verina Suites, Sifnos
Verina Suites http://verinahotelsifnos.com Where: located in Platy Gialos Beach, Sifnos (western Cyclades islands). Accessible by regular ferry and high speed ferry from Athens and connection from Milos. The accommodations: private bungalows with full kitchen, spacious, tastefully appointed furniture and artwork in each room. Hi-speed wi-fi, air conditioning, spacious bathroom with walk-in shower. Laundry service available […]
Manoura Cheese From Sifnos
This past summer, I visited the island of Sifnos, located in the Cyclades chain of islands in the Aegean. The first time I visited Sifnos was back in 2008 and the although the island was busy, it was full of tourists who were more low key, looking to relax – have real vacation. Eight years […]
