Wasabi Mussels Saganaki
If you’ve visited Thessaloniki and the nearby Halkidiki, you likely will have enjoyed mussels saganaki. This dish is a specialty of the region where mussels are served in two-handles vessel, a wonderful appetizer on all seafood tavernas in the area. The most common versions are a tomato based mussels saganaki with a touch of got […]
Kritamos on the Danforth
Toronto’s Greektown aka The Danforth has been a street in transition and it sorely needed to have injection of fresh, new Greek eating establishments. Enter Kritamos, located on the south side of the Danforth, between Chester and Logan. Kritamos was opened by Brian Li and he’s brought Chef Kypros Soteriou (Mandolin Aegean Bistro in Miami) […]
No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream
Earlier this week I shared a wonderful recipe for strawberry liqueur. After the liqueur was made I was left with the strawberries that were macerated in vodka, sugar and lemon peel. The strawberries with quite tasty, none too boozy and having a hint of lemon. I don’t like throwing stuff out and using the macerated […]
Greek Food Gazette 27/09/2013
The town of Metsovo hosts a Taste Festival from Sept. 28-29th Alpha Estate winery named “Winery of the Year” by Wine & Spirits Magazine Greece lays out red carpet for Aussie businesses The wine harvest in Greece shows promise this year Pre-order my first cookbook, Everything Mediterranean
Six Great Taste Awards for Marianna’s Products
It is with great pride that I share some great news for an organic producer of Greek food products, Marianna’s from Halkidiki. I first met Marianna and her family a few years ago, after learning that the base of their operations are just 6 km. away from our summer home. Located just outside of Nea […]
Argiro’s Strawberry Liqueur
This past summer while in Greece, I had the pleasure of passing through Athens on a couple of occasions. Athens got hit hard during the economic crisis but it was nice to see that people are in better spirits and some life is returning to the center of the city. I love Athens’ nightlife, it’s […]
Let’s Visit Santorini
This past summer was one of the most memorable (all trips to Greece are memorable) but anytime one visits Santorini – it’s special. Santorini has been called the “Jewel of the Mediterranean”, arguably one of the prettiest islands in the region. It boasts lots of sunshine, traditional architecture throughout the island, a sophisticated tourist industry […]
Lobster Pastitsio
One of the most well-know Greek classics , be it Greek or not has to be Pastitsio. This pasta dish is often called a Greek lasagna with its alternate layers of meat sauce and pasta and topped with Bechamel sauce. There have been a few creative takes on Pastistio, all good and I like and […]
The VorOina in Thessaloniki
Each September, the Wines of Northern Greece organize the VorOina. This is an annual wine tasting that takes place on the port of Thessaloniki. Wine afficionados get to sample over 30 of northern Greece’s wines while enjoying a breathtaking view of Thessaloniki’s waterfront. The evening was warm with a light breeze and the wine at […]
Greek Food Gazette 20/09/2013
Here’s what’s schedule at the Acropolis Museum for World Tourism Day Philosopher Aristotle’s trail to be presented to the public Spotlight on the Gavalas winery of Santorini Hunting for octopus and cooking for Michael Pollan: an interview with Christopher Bakken Mary Bernardis releases new Greekalicious cookbook A TV report that examines the success story of […]