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 […]
Oysters with Sparkling Rosé Mignonette Sauce
The year 2010 is coming to a close and many of us are in a reflective mode, others preparing for New Year’s celebrations or looking forward to attending a party with family or friends. The usual way to celebrate the coming of a New Year is by opening up some champagne or a sparkling wine […]
Macedonian Sausages
As my parents have related to me on many occasions, the family pig would get slaughtered just a few days before Christmas and the ritual of butchering the pig and using everything but the squeal. Chops, loins for the Christmas dinners, pigs feet, ears, tail & head would be kept outside until the Epiphany whereby […]
Ladotyri
The first time I ever tried Ladotyri was during my visit to the island of Naxos. Located in the Cyclades islands, Naxos is the largest of this cluster of islands and it boasts of being self-reliant with it’s own water, livestock, extensive crop farming and beautiful beaches to attract its fair share of tourists. The […]
Cinnamon Rolls, Like the Ones at Cinnabon!
One of the main advantages of blogging is that one comes across a recipe that’s been tested by someone who’s food and tastes you admire. We’ve all tried out recipes from a newspaper clipping or a food show but the best ones seem to come from friends, relatives, mother, aunts and the alike. Friends from […]