Thrapsala Gemista (θράψαλα-γεμιστά )
One of the reasons I find fasting for Lent more manageable is because when I choose a recipe (and ultimately share it), it has to be good. Not just good enough for Lent but worthy enough to reproduce throughout the year. You should consider cutting down on your red meat intake and boosting vegetables, fish […]
Tsantali Ouzo and a Meze Recipe
Last year, I was invited to visit the operations of the Tsantali Winery & Distillery in Agios Pavlos, Halkidiki, Greece. My family has been vacationing in this part of northern Greece since 1980, when our relatives bought their summer homes. The peninsulas of Kassandra and Sithonia are filled to the brim each summer with Greek […]
Making New Friends
Last night was a joy. I met a fellow blogger who’s in town for business and she took the time to meet with me over some drinks and lots of cheery banter about food, life and well….more food! I speak of Courtney from Coco Cooks. Courtney’s smile and charming disposition won me over immediately. Aren’t […]