Reliving the Dream in Oia, Santorini
This past summer I had the pleasure of visiting Santorini, the “jewel of the Mediterranean” and this was my second to the island with the first one being back in 1988. During my stay on the island, I was always asked if this was my first time and I told whoever asked me about my […]
Strawberry Sorbet
Strawberry goodness. There was a glut of California strawberries when you have an abundance of something, you may either eat it until you get sick and then you risk hating that food. The option is to preserve that food item and enjoy it another time, in another form. That’s what I did. The no churn […]
Greek Food Gazette 12/10/2013
Spotlight on Emilitsa, a great new restaurant that opened in Portland, Maine A cafe in Thessaloniki allows customers to buy a coffee for the less fortunate Greeks call October “mini summer” and here are some places you can visit 19 idiotic (but real) travel complaints Attention London, Ontario folks, Effy Ligris from Kalikori olive oil […]
Arugula Salad With Manouri Cheese and Citrus Ouzo Dressing
When I host my Greek Supper Clubs, it’s a busy day and evening as I have to wear many hats: event coordinator, cook and host. There are lots on the go, I love it and I always make time to make my rounds from table to table to say to people who have become friends […]
Pistachio Rack of Lamb With Xinomavro Jus
Today, I’m sharing another recipe with one of my favourite meats – lamb. I like lamb in all its forms – stewed, grilled, roasted or braised. I like ground lamb for burgers, leg of lamb in the oven or shanks that get braised or Easter time…it’s whole lamb on the spit! Grilled lamb chops are […]
Greek Food Gazette 5/10/2013
Boutari named “Winery of the Year” for the 17th year in a row by Wine & Spirits Santorini, Kalamata, Heraklion champions in tourist arrivals Here are 23 mobile applications to help you shop seasonally, locally & ethically 6,000 year old wine found in northern Greece The “boldness of beauty”, Yiannis Boutaris, Mayor of Thessaloniki […]
Let’s Eat, Massalia, Nea Fokea
One day, on the way back from a day at the beach near Paliouri, Halkidiki, we headed back up the peninsula of Kassandra and stopped in at Nea Fokea, a town just south of Nea Potidea. Nea Fokea is one of the older towns in Halkidiki and it’s where Massalia is located. Massalia is the […]
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 […]