Greek Food Gazette 11/08/2013
With Egnatia Odos (road), Italians discovering northern Greece Greek cuisine winning fans amongst tourists Greece, Europe’s new wine country A review of Greece’s nudist-friendly beaches Is Santorini the new Napa Valley? A return to the Peloponnese, my Greek odyssey
Gemista – Stuffed Tomatoes With Rice & Herbs
One of the observations I often hear about Greek cuisine is that the food tastes so much better than over here in North America, and often many wonder “why?” Greek cuisine shines when ingredients are used that are in season, and when it’s the middle of summer, that means tomatoes! Greeks love stuffing vegetables and […]
Frozen Greek Yogurt With Baklava Topping
Fact: I’ve eaten Greek style yogurt as far back as I can remember things from my childhood (I remember things from when I was two years old). Fact, Greeks have eaten yogurt products for ages and we will continue to do so. Fact, Greek style yogurts have become the darling product of the decade. Some […]
Greek Food Gazette 02/08/2013
Here’s a list of seven myths about olive oil Altis Greek olive oil helps out 3000 families during crisis A first look at Kritamos, a new fish house on Toronto’s Danforth Minerva oil, founded in 1904 and Greece’s largest exporter of olive oil Assyrtiko – learn to say it, spell it, sip it, love […]
Lemon Verbena and Melon Ice Cream
Have you ever smelled the aroma of lemon verbena? If not, let me describe it for you: it’s a soft lemony scent that is calming, like mom’s comforting stroke of your fair. The lemon aroma is distinct but mild and there’s a mint element to the scent. It’s warm, inviting and I absolutely adore it […]
Greek Food Gazette 26/07/2013
A new generation of Greeks continue the family tradition with new restaurant in Victoria, BC New food truck hits Buffalo, New York – “Greek on the Street” Greek island spotlight, Limnos, located in the north Aegean Ten days of Greek island hopping Paying homage to the cuisine of Kefalonia Pressed for time but want to […]
Santorini Sunset Dinner Recap
Last week I hosted a dinner that was inspired by the local cuisine of the island of Santorini. Otherwise knows as the “Jewel of the Mediterranean”, this island has weathered the Greek economic crisis with consistent visitors to the island. People love the beauty of this rock that shoots out of the Aegean, it’s varied […]
Zucchini & Eggplant Stack With Smoked Metsovone Cheese
This recipe riffs of one of favourite Greek appetizers, fried zucchini chips. Tavernas all over Greece serve this easy but delicious dish in the summer months, when zucchini are in season. They are often served with Tzatziki. Another fave, although not as common are fried eggplant chips. I like combining both to make for a […]
Greek News Gazette 20/07/2013
Watch this thrilling video of people base-jumping high atop of the Navagio in Zakynthos The “top five” countries that import Greek products (with some surprises) Check out the Street/Beach Festival happening on Lesvos July 25-28th EU to allow Greece to lower VAT rate for restaurants Sani (music) Festival begins this weekend in Halkidiki Early bird […]
Pickled Octopus
Sometimes I have some leftover octopus or there’s always the octopus heads. Every bit as delicious as the tentacles but not as nice of presentation. No worries, you can use those leftover heads to make this classic Greek meze – pickled octopus. This meze keeps for awhile in the fridge and if surprise guests arise, […]