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 […]
Best of Greek Food 2013
I’m back from Greece and I return with lots of fond memories of my vacation spent with family and friends. In the coming days, weeks, months you will read of the places I visited, read of my favourite destinations and delight in the food and recipes I’ve brought back from Greece. While in Greece, I […]
Roast Potatoes With Tomatoes & Smoked Paprika
This roast potatoes went over well this summer in Greece. Although I love fries, you can’t have them every day and why get stuck in a food rut making the same thing over and over. Step in roast potatoes but with summer’s ripe tomatoes and a touch of smoked paprika to give the potatoes a […]
Greek Food Gazette 07/09/2013
Alpha Estate wines make a splash in Vancouver, British Columbia Pre-order my first book, The Everything Mediterranean Cookbook from Amazon Come sample food wine from northern Greece at 2013 BorOina taking place Sept. 14th at Thessaloniki’s port Greece gearing up to market itself as a year ’round travel destination It’s September, arguably the best month […]