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Dining With a Master Chef

The relaxation, forging new friendships and sampling some delicious Greek food continues at the Sani Resort in Kassandra, Halkidiki. Last night’s dinner was held at the Ouzeri, an open air venue with the view of the Sani Beach down below. Just as the sun was setting, we were seated and waited with anticipation for a […]

Thanksgivin’ Fixins’

One of the great things about hosting a special meal is that attention to the side dishes is given and people always talk & ask about those recipes. “What’s in the potatoes? How did you make the sauce? What spices did you use?” All those questions will be answered here. First up was the mashed […]

Stuffed Greek-Style Turkey

Here’s the Main Event folks, the stuffed turkey. I’ve been a big fan of brining a turkey for over a decade now. Oh, I’m sure you all have your favourite way of doing it but out there is an equal amount of people who fear, dread or avoid turkey. Usually because it ends up dry. […]

Mezedes at the Greek Table

Mezedes are Greek appetizers and there are two approaches when approaching the Greek “trapezi” or table. One is to offer up several little bites and tastes to your guests throughout the night. This type of evening has no 1st, 2nd or main course…just meze after meze after meze with conversation and drink to accompany the […]

Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: My Big Fat Greek Thanksgiving

When Foodbuzz announced the launch of “24, 24, 24”, even they did not foresee the huge success it would garner. Twenty four people hosted twenty-four dinners in twenty-four in twenty-four hours. The dinners were enthusiastic celebrations of the foods people adore and and enjoy in each corner of the world they inhabit. I imagine many […]