Wanna Lollipop?
Sorry, I’m all out of Tootsie Rolls but I’ve got some Chicken Lollipops…want some? Today, I’m once again crossing the culture, reaching across to Asia, courtesy of a recipe from another “Gwei-lo”. For those that are wondering, “Gwei-Lo” is literally translated from Cantonese to mean “white ghost”. Toronto has alot of “Kinezi” or Chinese so, […]
Feeling Nostalgic
I can’t remember the last time I’ve had iceberg lettuce (other than for a garnish). Either we’re all too busy eating other greens or we just aren’t eating enough of them. I’ve seen a movement where people are introducing this much maligned leaf back into their diets.Let’s face it…iceberg lettuce on it’s own is quite […]
The Paisano in Me
From as early as I can recall, I’ve always enjoyed pasta dishes and I’m pleased that there are endless pastas, recipes and combinations yet to be tried out. First, here’s a gift from me, well…a gift from Barilla pasta. A couple of weeks ago, Mario Batali guested on Rachel Ray’s talk show and he shared […]
Fast Food, The Greek Way
If any of you are thinking of going to Greece this year, I encourage you (again) to sample as much of the local food as possible. Try out the specials, ask the server for help when choosing your items. Ask for a recommended dish. As you’re traveling, you will also sometimes be rushed for time […]
The View From Here
I’ve seen some people in my blogging realm that are posting views from their kitchen and I love this idea. This is the brainchild of LuLu’s Bay from Cairo. It’s a window on the world and a window on what us food bloggers see when in our kitchens. As you can see, my yard faces […]
The Day After Valentine’s
So last night, I went out to my regular drinking hole, The Artful Dodger pub and I knocked back a few pints, shared some laughs with regulars and commented on the absence of some other regulars. The pub was quieter than usual and that’s fine, it was Valentine’s but half the regulars who didn’t show […]
Fig Compote With Star Anise
To all those that have someone special in their life to share this day with, I wish you a fantastic Valentine’s Day. Do all those googly-oogly things couples do and try to add a little spice to your lives, inject some sponatanaeity and give each other little surprises to keep things interesting. If you’re going […]
Spaghetti with a Greek Meat Sauce (μακαρονάδα)
…and one of my ingrained food memories is eating my grandmother’s (Yiayia) spaghetti and meat sauce.
Lost in Translation
Unless you know a second language or your family’s mother tongue, you really cannot grasp the the full meaning of “lost in translation”. Every time I visit Greece I encounter a new, warped translation, funny spelling flubs or something literally translated from Greek to English. On the Greek Islands, you will often find very helpful […]
Carcass and Spuds
Before I get on with my latest meal I want to thank everyone for their kind words for my recent blog entries. You all know how to make a guy’s ego swell but I promise I won’t have to walk through the door sideways because of it! I also want thank everyone for their comments […]