Tsikno-Pempti
The two weeks leading up to the Great Lent means that Greeks will revel in dressing up, parties, good times with friends and family, travel and indulging in lots of meats. Afterall, for forty days we in the Greek Orthodox faith will be fasting by eating a vegetarian diet (of varying strictness). This year, the […]
Grilled Halloumi Salad
A little while back I introduced the “squeeky cheese” called Halloumi. I call it the squeaky cheese because that’s the noise it makes when you chew it…it squeaks! Halloumi is a firm, slightly briny cheese that’s enjoyed immensely in Cyprus and the middle east. Here, I’m showing you a grilled Halloumi. This cheese is great […]
Chocolat Mousse
Here in Canada, we have our own Food Network. It has it’s own original name, “Food Network Canada” (how creative). Us Canadians are uptight about “foreign” influences and our government tries to protect our industries from foreign domination (US) and dually to promote Canadian content in literature, print media, television, radio, music and even commercials. […]
Braised Pork Shanks With a Pink Peppercorn Avgolemeno
This title is a mouthful, it fills the eye, satiates the belly. Some thought went into this dish as it’s my first foray into the Royal Foodie Joust, hosted monthly by Jenn, The Leftover Queen. Each month a winner is chosen and the victor gets to choose the three key ingredients that must be used […]
MEME’s, Tags and Food Hags
I want to begin by thanking all those who have tagged me in many instances of blog exercises, MEME’d me to divulge just a little more about myself, for feting me with blog awards and accolades. You have all also given me the opportunity to the hone my cut/paste and link skills. I am forever […]
Cream of Mushroom Soup
The Campbell’s Soup company has not made that much money off me this year. I’ve been really enjoying making stocks and the comforting soups that directly benefit from this effort. There are some good quality stocks for sale out there and even the boullion cubes can come in handy but a soup made with homemade […]
Semolina Halva (Χαλβας-σιμιγδαλι)
This dessert has to be one of my favourites of Greek cuisine. It’s one of my faves because it’s not “over the top” sweet, as many Greek desserts can be. Semolina Halva is also made in countries that surround the Mediterranean basin, the Balkans and as far east as India. There are many Greek recipes […]
Pulling Mussels From a Shell
When Elly of Elly Says OPA! announced a food event that paired food inspired by music, I knew I’d be all over this event. The event is Eat to the Beat! This event would combine my two of my greatest loves…food and music. The premise of the food event is quite simple: make and blog […]
Pomegranate Gelee
Ahhh, the super-fruit. I do love a ripe pomegranate. Thankfully, these fruits do ripen well in your fruit basket and living in Canada, we don’t have a pomegranate crop to pick fresh off a tree. Although I prefer to eat this fruit “as is”, I couldn’t resist trying this simple dessert. I found this idea […]
Cucumber Salad
One of the biggest cheerleaders for all things Greek has to be Val of More Than Burnt Toast. Val used to reside near me, here in southern Ontario and now she “living la vida loca” in the interior of British Columbia. Canada is the second largest country (in size) and our two provinces are separated […]