Eating Under the Eucalyptus Tree
Today I would like to continue sharing with you my visit to the area in Greece known as Leonidio (Arcadia). I stayed for three days in this area that awes you with both mountain and sea. I was a guest of Elena and her family and the memories are still very fresh. Each day, we […]
Kazan Dibi (Καζάν-ντιμπί)
Those who have visited Istanbul (Constantinople) will have feasted on the array of eclectic sweet and savory dishes. Back in 2007 during my trip to Greece, I snuck in a side-trip to Istanbul, Turkey for a long weekend. One of the desserts I enjoyed was Kazan Dibi or in Greek..”Καζάν-ντιμπί”. For those that like Creme […]
Leonidio, Tsakones and Eggplant
This past summer in Greece was full of many firsts: met new friends, tried some new dishes, new wines, visited parts of Greece for the very first time. One such place was Leonidio. Leonidio is the town centered the region of Tsakonia, a major part of the the coastal area of the Prefecture of Arcadia. […]
A-OK Borscht Soup
Last month, Canadians celebrated Thanksgiving Day (Oct.12th) and alongside of the usual turkey, fixins, pumpkin pie came a soup as a starter. My brother’s girlfriend is of Polish descent and being fully aware that she (as with many Slavic peoples) that they love beets. Last year I made a Beet soup with a Greek flare […]
Pitakia Kaisarias (Πιτάκια-Καισαρείας)
Earlier this year I introduced you all to the pre-cursor of Pastrami – Pastourma. It’s an air-dried beef that’s flavoured by spices and lots of garlic and paprika. Fenugreek is the pronounced in the mix. Pastourma is enjoyed by Greeks, Turks, many Arab nations and probably the best stuff is made by Armenians. Pastourma is […]
Snails With Gigantes Beans and Artichokes
This dish features snails. I’m very much aware that this dish will not get a million hits or dozens of comments but it’s a necessary post. If I am to accurately showcase Greek cuisine, I must feature all the traditional ingredients, including snails. My friend Deeba has yet to try snails but I think this […]
Ricardo’s Spiced Pear Cake
Up here in Canada, we have our own franchise of The Food Network…are you ready for the name? Food Network Canada. Us Canadians get to view a diet of American produced shows, some cooking shows from the UK and Down Under and then we round things out with the Canadian produced shows. One of the […]
Giouvarlakia Soup
Recipe update from November 2007 This is one of my favourite soups, one of my favourite Greek dishes. It’s Giouvarlakia Soup. It’s a soup made of meatballs and rice, good stock and finished off with beaten eggs and lemon juice…Avgolemono. This dish is Greek comfort food. I’ve enjoyed it as a child and I […]
Pumpkin Bread
It’s October 31st, Halloween and I’m excited about attending a party this evening. It’s one of the few occasions that adults can let loose and be kids again. Pumpkins are everywhere, in the market, in front of peoples’ homes and of course, in the kitchen. Earlier this month us Canadians celebrated Thanksgiving and I made […]
Athens Central Market & Sea Bream in Avgolemono
If you’re a regular reader of my site then you’re into Greek food, enjoy the reports from my vacations in Greece and you’re interested in Greek cuisine and it’s ingredients. Athens – Greece’s capital is home to about 5 million people. That’s alot of people that have to be fed. Most Greeks will go to […]
