Apple Crumble Pie
A fruit that’s still available in the Winter, is abundant in Canada and delicious almost all year’ round is the apple. It’s one of my favourite fruits: crispy, crunchy, juicy, sweet and sour and good for ya! Besides the usual “an apple a day will keep the Doctor away”, apples are also versatile as they […]
Kritsinia (Sesame-Covered Bread Sticks)
When in Greece, you will see Kritsinia in many places/spots as you sight-see, travel through the city or to the countryside. Kritsinia are bread sticks that often covered in sesame seeds or with an array of edible seeds. You may find Kritsinia at one of the many farmer’s markets that set up in neighborhoods in […]
Giouvesti With Keftedes
During the holidays (December) most of us were running at a fast clip with work-related parties, dinners with family and friends and the big dinners around Christmas and New Year’s. December was a month to add some extra cheese, use more butter, creams, that extra-thick steak and ask for seconds of rich dessert. A lot […]
Greek Food Gazette 07/01/11
Charity lunches resume at Toronto’s Palais Royale on January 12th. The Hellenic Hope Foundation is one of three charities that benefits from the proceeds – let’s go for lunch next Wednesday ($15) to help out a good cause New footpaths to be created in the Mt. Voios/Kozani region, taking hiking enthusiasts through never-before seen areas […]
Radish and Cucumber Salad With Feta
January is the month where we return to a more “normal” course of dieting, look for ways to eat some more calorie-wise dishes. Afterall, December consisted of work parties, gatherings with family and friends, seconds (and thirds) are encouraged and a “devil may care” attitude is adopted with regards to food. Place some food under […]