Abelon Organic Grape Spirit
Today, it is my pleasure to introduce you to a new product on the market, an organic, barrel aged grape spirit, made in Nea Gonia, Halkidiki. This town neighbors the town where our family has our summer home (Nea Kallikratia). Abelon is produced by the Kazakis family, well know for “Marianna’s Grape Leaves” and “Marianna’s […]
Brie Baked in Grape Leaves
We’re more than halfway through 2020, which is a good thing. However, it may be a long winter and the one thing I know I’ll be doing is enjoying some great food at home. Today, I am sharing an appetizer I served 3 years ago at one of my Supper Clubs. It’s a wheel of […]
Halloumi Saganaki with Ouzo, Grapes
The first time I tried Halloumi cheese was back in the 80’s – my mom brought some home from a Cypriot friend who got the cheese from another Cypriot friend who made the cheese herself. It’s safe to say Halloumi cheese has gone beyond “cult status”. No longer found at Greek and middle eastern shops, […]
Pickled Grapes With Manouri Cheese and Salad Greens
Last week I hosted my latest Greek Supper Club, this time the venue was at St. Lawrence Market, Toronto’s world famous central market. The dinner theme was Greek dishes with some Canadian twists. Greek eating and drinking has been centered around wine since ancient times but there’s always some new twists to be added so […]
Arugula Salad With Manouri Cheese and Citrus Ouzo Dressing
When I host my Greek Supper Clubs, it’s a busy day and evening as I have to wear many hats: event coordinator, cook and host. There are lots on the go, I love it and I always make time to make my rounds from table to table to say to people who have become friends […]
Six Great Taste Awards for Marianna’s Products
It is with great pride that I share some great news for an organic producer of Greek food products, Marianna’s from Halkidiki. I first met Marianna and her family a few years ago, after learning that the base of their operations are just 6 km. away from our summer home. Located just outside of Nea […]
Pickled Wild Grape Vine Shoots
Stories of my ancestors were usually related by my mother or one of her sisters. Stories kept my family connected with my mother’s side of the family who mostly still live back in Greece. My mom would paint stories of how my grandmother was like, how my grandfather was like, how aunts and uncles were […]
Phyllo-Feta Cigars With Agourida & Niagara Ice Syrup Salad Dressing
There’s alot of good things happening with this salad, you’re gonna learn a couple of things, be frugal and fancy all in one dish! The centerpiece of the salad is the phyllo cigars filled with Feta cheese, walnuts and almonds, some lemon zest and ground anise. There’s more licorice flavour echoed in the salad greens […]
