Greek Grill in Toronto
Yesterday was another gorgeous Spring day here in Toronto and it was also March 25th, Greek Independence Day – celebrating the beginning of the struggle for Greek independence from the Ottomans (Turks). After taking in the parade (most of it), we left early for the Greek Grill to get some seats before it was too […]
Greek Food Gazette 24/03/2012
The recent phenomenon of Greek direct farm-to-consumer sales may expand to rest of Europe OPA! Magazine in Australia featured three of my recipes, summer’s just around the corner Hinterland Winery introduces Limnio red and Moschato Retsina from Limnos to the Canadian market The Greek Community of Toronto invites to join/watch the Greek Independance Day Parade […]
Gaia Greek Dinner at Malena
Just two nights ago some lucky folks here in Toronto got to experience the first of many Greek cuisine-themed dinners I hope to organize in the future. Beyond organizing dinners at my home or other people’s residences this was the first to be held at a restaurant. I chose Malena because I love the warm […]
Lenten Bougatsa me Krema
Flashback to 1980: it was a family vacation to Greece. We departed for Toronto on the last day of school, the report card still in my hand as we left for the airport and it was a summer I didn’t want to spend in Greece. Plans to hang-out with friends, we were interested in girls […]
Greek Food Gazette 18/03/2012
China warms up to Greek wines: VAENI-Naoussa co-op signs large export deal The 7th International Marathon “Alexander the Great” takes place on Sunday April 1st A chat with Yiannis Pareskevopoulos of Gaia Wines on the diversity of Greek wine In Greece, cutting out the middleman means a return to domestic food Baltimore celebrates Greek Week […]
Crab Kritharotto
The crab, the symbol for my zodiac – Cancer or Karkinos in Greek. In Greek mythology Karkinos was a giant crab that assisted Hydra the nine-headed serpent in its battle with Iraklis (Heracles) at Lerna. The hero crushed it under his foot but as a reward it was placed amongst the stars as constellation Cancer […]
Gail Simmons Loves Greek Food
Last night I attended a media event at the Drake Hotel that was organized by Ivy Knight and Harper-Collins publishing. The occasion was to present Gail Simmons’ book titled “Talking With My Mouth Full”. Gail Simmons was born & raised in Toronto but left for the US to immerse herself in the PR side of […]
Politiki Salata
Not too long ago, even if one wanted a fruit or a vegetable out of season, it would be bought at a supermarket and the price would be heavy. Imports of produce into Greece are widespread and depsite this “advancement” in the Greek markets, many in Greece still prefer to eat seasonally as it’s cheaper, […]
Stuffed Flank Steak With Paprika Potatoes
Today you have a whole meal in one post…your lucky day! Let’s start with the main, flank steak which is located at the bottom of the animal or belly. Unlike pork belly this cut is lean, lots of muscle tissue and ideally marinated and cooked to rare to medium rare. For my readers from Greece, […]
Greek News Gazette 10/03/2012
A look at New York’s Big Fat Greek food renaissance The green olives of Halkidiki to become Protected Designation of Origin product Skyros is the southernmost island of the Sporades and there’s a creative writing lab being held there MastihashopNY’s Artemis Kohas is nominated as one of Greek America’s “40 Under 40” for 2012 Feta […]