Recap: Greek Independence Day Supper Club
Last night I hosted a Greek Supper Club commemorating Greek Independence Day, complete with a Lent-friendly 5-course menu. Greek wines and spirits were poured by my friends at Kolonaki Group. Many specialty products from Greece were provided by BuyGreek.shop, including Cretan olive oil and balsamic vinegar at your table. MENU Appetizers Gigantes Beans With […]
Koliva – Greek Memorial Wheat Berries
A couple of weekends ago, my family observed my mother’s 40 Memorial after her passing. For her funeral, I was told that I simply had to make/bring boiled “sitari” aka wheat berries for the funeral service, For the 40 day memorial, Saturday of the Souls and future memorials, a more involved and ornate Koliva is […]
Easter Koulourakia
Easter is upon us once again. Today is Megalo Savato, on the eve of Easter and in practically every Greek home, family members are astir with preparations for tomorrow’s feast: an array of appetizers including grilled meats, salads, dips, breads, lamb as the centerpiece of the meal, roasted potatoes. vegetables and a fruit platter and […]
