Metaxi Mas, Santorini
Before last year, I hadn’t been to Santorini since 1988. This past summer I got to visit this “jewel of the Mediterranean” not once but twice! While I was staying at the nearby Voreina Suites in Pyrgos, I had some time to chat with the hotel’s receptionists who should probably be renamed “concierges” with their […]
Cultural Village of Pyrgos, Santorini
If you’re like me, you’re the type of traveler that needs simple, comfortable accommodations with a shower, comfortable, bathroom, a central location and some air conditioning (for those hot summer days). When I’m in Greece, I’m not spending time in my room but rather I’m out exploring, experiencing, eating and drinking. Such is the case […]
Voreina Gallery Suites, Pyrgos, Santorini
If you were to ask people what images first pop-up in their mind when told to think about Greece, the immediate responses are “Athens, Parthenon, the Aegean, donkeys, Moussaka, museums, Zorba and Santorini”. I have been to Santorini three times – the first time was in 1988 and although a bustling tourist destination, most of […]
Festive Salad With Kopanisti Cheese, Walnuts, Green Apples
If you’re looking for a WOW-factor salad to serve during the holidays or any other special dinner, this one will catch your eye, tastes fabulous and you’ll learn a couple of new kitchen tricks. First, the salad is served on a base made of puff pastry. It will look like a picture frame with the […]
Reliving the Dream in Oia, Santorini
This past summer I had the pleasure of visiting Santorini, the “jewel of the Mediterranean” and this was my second to the island with the first one being back in 1988. During my stay on the island, I was always asked if this was my first time and I told whoever asked me about my […]
Let’s Visit Santorini
This past summer was one of the most memorable (all trips to Greece are memorable) but anytime one visits Santorini – it’s special. Santorini has been called the “Jewel of the Mediterranean”, arguably one of the prettiest islands in the region. It boasts lots of sunshine, traditional architecture throughout the island, a sophisticated tourist industry […]
Summer Octopus With Linguine
Here I am in Greece, having a wonderful time with family and friends…enjoying meals together in the city, in the mountains or by the sea. I created this dish while still in Canada, anticipating my vacation in Greece. You could say I was inspired, anxious…a little impatient. One of the best ways to transport yourself […]
Artichoke Salad With Fried Calamari
They are a pain to clean, artichokes are buy they are a seasonal vegetable, an ancient one for Greeks and I love that fact that such an odd vegetable was discovered to be edible. Who actually took the time to peel off the petals, remove the choke and declare triumphantly that artichokes are edible and […]
Kalofagas Greek Supper Club – An Evening in the Cyclades (Recap)
This past Tuesday I cooked for my second Greek Supper Club with a menu inspired by the cuisine of the Cyclades islands. The menu was ambitious, lots of thought and work went into the meal, with an eye to providing my guests with Greek hospitality like one experiences when visiting a Greek home. The location […]
