Cake
Jul 24th, 2012 |
By Peter Minakis
For those that are visiting Greece this summer, I encourage you to also travel north to Greece’s second largest city Thessaloniki. After you’re done seeing the sites, smelling and ultimately tasting the food then you should consider a day trip just one hour south to the city of Veria. Veria is reachable by train, bus [...]
Posted in Almonds, Baking, Beroia, Cake, Dessert, Eggs, Featured, Greek, Lemon, Nuts, Sugar, Syrup |
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May 24th, 2012 |
By Peter Minakis
You know I’m playing in the kitchen when I’m mashing-up savory ingredients with dessert recipes. Such was the case a couple of days ago when I hosted my second Greek Supper Club (this time at the Fuel House). The evening’s menu was focused on the cuisine of the Cyclades islands but when I entertain I [...]
Posted in Baking, Cake, Cheese, Cookies, Dairy, Dessert, Eggs, Featured, Fruit, Greek, Honey, Lemon, Oranges, Salt, Sweets |
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Mar 1st, 2012 |
By Peter Minakis
It’s good to see so many clicking and looking for Lent-friendly dishes – just a few days ago this site experienced the largest spike it traffic EVER. Thank you! A quick look at the links to all of my Lent-friendly dishes and you’ll see that the sweet side of Lent is a little lean – [...]
Posted in Baking, Cake, Dessert, Featured, Flour, Fruit, Greek, Lent, Olive Oil, Spices, Sugar |
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Oct 7th, 2011 |
By Peter Minakis
I grew up and live in the east end of Toronto…Scarborough if you will. People in the east end would never go to the west end..unless it was to pass through or go to the airport. I’m sure folks in the west end never visited the east end and that’s just how it is. Both [...]
Posted in Baking, Cake, Dessert, Featured, Sugar, Talk Toronto |
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Dec 19th, 2009 |
By Peter Minakis
Today’s post is a new feature for my blog…Bits & Bites. On occasion, I will feature someone, be they Greek or a Philhellene who loves Greek food. In each edition of Bits & Bites, I’ll introduce our guest, fire off ten food and drink related questions and give you the heads-up on what’s new with [...]
Posted in Baking, Cake, Dessert, Fruit, Interview, Recipes |
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Nov 6th, 2009 |
By Peter Minakis
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 [...]
Posted in Almonds, Baking, Cake, Canadiana, Dessert, Flour, Nuts, Quebecois, Recipes, Snacks, Spices, Sweets |
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Oct 31st, 2009 |
By Peter Minakis
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 [...]
Posted in Baking, Cake, Dairy, Dessert, Eggs, Flour, Pumpkin, Recipes, Snacks, Spices |
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Feb 21st, 2009 |
By Peter Minakis
Here in Toronto, I visit our Greektown (locally known as The Danforth) at least once a month. One of the reasons I head down there is to pick up the monthly edition of Gastronomos (included in Kathermerini). Gastronomos keeps me posted on new developments in Greek cookery and the issue is always good for resurrecting [...]
Posted in Baking, Butter, Cake, Cheese, Cookies, Dairy, Dessert, Greek, Recipes, Spices, Sugar |
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Jun 25th, 2008 |
By Peter Minakis
I have a pleasant surprise here for you all. I’m presenting you with a Greek dessert that’s not in my family’s recipe book, I’ve never personally heard of nor tried this cake…until now. I’m also excited to present this cake for this month’s Royal Foodie Joust, hosted by Jenn the Leftover Queen. Think of it [...]
Posted in Cake, Dairy, Dessert, Eggs, Fruit, Greek, Nuts |
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May 24th, 2008 |
By Peter Minakis
Feeling a little nostalgic, I asked my mom to share her Karydopita recipe with me. Karydopita is a Greek walnut cake but the amazing thing about this dessert is that there’s no flour in it! I’m not a big fan of super-syrupy Greek desserts but this is one cake that requires a simple syrup to [...]
Posted in Cake, Dessert, Greek, How To, Spices, Syrup |
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