In Conversation With Chef Michael Psilakis, Pt.3
This is the third installment of my interview with New York Chef Michael Psilakis. In this segment Michael shares his memories of cooking in the White House on the occasion of Greek Independance Day, we discuss where Greek food/cuisine is headed and we touch upon Greek wines, their uniqueness and the exciting time it now […]
In Conversation With Chef Michael Psilakis, Pt.2
Chef Michael Psilakis and I continue our one hour-plus conversation here. We delve into the subjects of ingredients, his recent visit to Greece, growing up Greek in the US, kitchen tools, Michael’s cooking influences, cooking for his family and Michael shares with us some of his favourite memories, triggered by food. If you are not […]
Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24 – A Canada Day Celebration
This upcoming week will kick off the holiday season what with children out of school and parents are gearing up for family vacations. Next week also marks the arrival of July and a very important date for Canadians is July 1st – Canada Day. Us Canadians celebrate with pride our very young but thriving, prosperous […]
Keftedes
Keftedes can be simply described as Greek hamburgers. You may have tried a kefte (singular) at a Greek-owned burger joint. You know the ones… where there’s always a souvlaki and a home burger on the menu? As a Greek, I grew up on these: grilled in the summer, fried or baked in the cold months. […]