Alpha Estate Winery Visit
Alpha is the first letter in the Greek alphabet (= a) and when it comes to the quality, attention to detail and care in making wines, it”s no coincidence that Alpha Estate chose this letter to name their operations. Alpha also represents a “new beginning’, a new era for Greek wines. Readers of this blog […]
Pork Tigania With Cabbage & Mushrooms
Today’s dish will transport you to a Greek taverna in the mountains. The sea is never more than three hours away in Greece but mountains are everywhere. I have a cousin in Greece, Stefanos and let’s just say he’s another “Kalofaga” or gourmet. Stefano once told me he loves winter! I find this odd coming […]
French Vanilla Ice Cream
Your first question probably is, “why is this guy making ice cream in the middle of winter”? The second question may be, “what’s the difference between vanilla ice cream and French Vanilla”? Third question, “why bother making my own ice cream when I can buy good ice cream at the market”? All good questions – […]
Greek Food Gazette 14/01/2010
When the above photo was emailed to me by my friend, Antony Polysoitis – my jaw dropped! I had seen photos of Greece from satellite and in space but this is simply stunning. Reminder: calling on all of you to send me your favourite photos from Greece, or from your favourite Greek dishes you’ve made […]
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 […]
Greek Food Gazette 31/12/2010
I want to thank each and everyone of you who subscribe to this blog, share my my blog posts, telling your friends, leaving comments and criticism, trying out my recipes and allowing my kitchen to be a part of yours! I want this blog to be more interactive in the New Year so I calling […]