Octopus With Penne
Nature can be funny. How can something as fugly as the octopus be so delicious? For those of you who do not like octopus, that’s all right with me. That means there’s more supply for me and perhaps the price of octopus will again drop to more affordable levels. Most (if not all) the octopus […]
Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce and the Akward Title
Is it really possible to include shrimp and cocktail in the same sentence? I couldn’t resist! LOL As I’ve said in my last blog entry, I’ll be fasting until tomorrow, then eating modestly up to Holy Week and then fasting up to Greek Easter. Shellfish are perfectly fine for my fasting tastes. Who doesn’t like […]
Taramosalata I
Today marks the the beginning of the Great Lent for Greek-Orthodox Christians.From now until Greek Easter (April 27th), the devout will fast by eating a diet of non-meat and dairy-free foods. I will not be fasting for the entire period but I will fast until this Wednesday, opt for a moderate diet for the majority […]
Say Hello to My Little Friends
As I’ve written in my brief profile, I also have pet cockatiels. Cockatiels are considered small parrots, the males can vocalize and they are indigenous to Australia. A friend of mine once worked in Australia and she called the Humane Society on a few occasions to notify them that she spotted some cockatiels that had […]
Greek Style Pork Ribs
Georgia! There’s a small town in Georgia called Athens and I believe the popular new wave band called the B-52’s (Rock Lobster) hails from there. I had some company over. Die-hard Greeks who aren’t too adventurous when it comes to trying out new flavours. What’s a guy to do? I always try and accommodate the […]
Tourist in My Own City
One of my favourite things to do on my spare time is to roam different neighborhoods in Toronto. I live in the suburbs but I’m a downtown guy and I’m often in an area called Kensington Market. Kensington Market was (and still is) an area of the city where immigrants would first reside and set-up […]
Savory Halva Cake With Warm Mushroom Salad
I’m quite excited to have twisted an ingredient that’s usually seen as a Greek dessert and I’ve made it into something tasty, savory and new. Semolina flour is used to make Halva and you may also find Halva being used in Turkish desserts and even further east in India. Let’s examine what Semolina is. Semolina […]
Red Snapper With a Tomato Herb Crust
Despite Greece having a mild winter, the general population does stay in quite a bit. Greeks will opt for for cozy nights at home with friends or out at a taverna or club. Either way, you don’t see many Greeks doing outdoor grilling (in the winter). Greeks rate seafood integral to their diet and in […]
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 […]