Greek Food Gazette 30/07/2010
The Pilaros Taste of the Danforth takes place in Toronto from Aug.6-8 John Malkovich, Gerald Butler, Penelope Cruz to star in «Pythagoras: The Gates of Light» Greek Revival: Cooking for Life is set for October release Seven reasons to love Greek wine Folia Grill in East York (Toronto) chooses quality over speed The tomato wasn’t […]
Grilled Calamari and Cumin
This grilled calamari dish is something I first made last summer, just before I left for Greece. I’ve come full circle and I’m getting ready to go to Greece again. I’m looking forward to the vegetables from the garden that my family planted, the weekly visit to the farmer’s markets, meeting new friends and some […]
Pistachio Ice Cream With Mastiha
I would to share the third recipe I’ve made using my recently purchased ice cream maker. I made this near the end of June and only just posting it now as I crave it, I want another scoop, another batch. I never used to like pistachio ice cream when I was young. I was turned […]
Harvey’s Hamburger (Home Version)
Growing up in Canada and the US, one is never too far from a burger joint. I can’t think of any friends who didn’t enjoy a hamburger – be it at home or out with family or friends. One of my earliest memories of a eating hamburgers was at McDonald’s….long time ago when they were […]
Greek Food Gazette 23/07/2010
Calling all Greek foodies, Greek America Foundation wants you The whole family will love loafing on Lefkada Astoria or Manhattan? Where to eat Greek in New York City A taste of Greece in Tarpon Springs, Florida Greek Festival this weekend at the Hellenic Centre in Sudbury, Ontario Experience a Greek food odyssey on the island […]
Lemon Verbena Rack of Lamb
Here’s a dish for those without access to a gas or charcoal grill, perhaps it’s too hot to light up the grill or, you’re living in a part of the world where the season isn’t conducive to some backyard entertaining. The oven still needs some attention and it can still give your family and the […]
Tourlou With Beans (Τουρλού με Φασόλια)
Inspired by a side dish I enjoyed recently at the newly opened Ruby Watchco, this dish makes for a wonderful vegetarian main course or a colourful side dish. Tourlou is a baked vegetable dish that is cooked often in Greek homes. The Greek kitchen is loaded with vegetarian options and this aspect of our cuisine […]
Ravioli With Horta and a Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Last week I shared some photos and links to the recipes I cooked up for my Birthday and BBQ. One of those recipes keeps on reappearing at dinners and that’s my roasted red pepper dip. This dip is full of flavour, complex in that most people try and pick out the ingredients in it but […]
Omelet With Zucchini Blossoms, Crispy Onions, Feta & Tarragon
When I bought the small basket of zucchini blossoms, I thought I would be able to whip-up three, four recipes at most but I actually did get quite a few stuffed in that basket! I hope you’ve enjoyed all the zucchini blossom recipes thus far, I have this one and one more to share. Some […]
Greek Food Gazette 16/07/2010
Top Ten idyllic Greek beaches for two (in Greek) Taverna-style Greek food is once again on the rise in Athens With an eye to all things organic, Aussie Mark Kallis is passionate about his olive trees, family and work ethic Demand for Greek wines in Scotland is increasing, distributors are scrambling to meet demand Danforth […]