Gavros Saganaki (Γαύρος Σαγανάκι)
There are some things that just MUST be eaten when in Greece: vine-ripe tomatoes, freshly pressed olive oil, tree-ripened figs, watermelon and cantaloupe and the fresh fish – anchovies in particular. Erase whatever preconceived notion you have of the anchovy. Forget about the salty tinned or jarred variety or that pizza with the dreaded anchovies […]
Fig Jam (Μαρμελάδα σύκο)
If you’re a frequent reader of this blog you will have seen and read the many reasons why so many people visit Greece: the sun, the beaches, history, monuments, museums, nightlife, the food, the wine, the fresh vegetables and fruit. Today we’re going to pay particular attention to the fruit – figs to be more […]
Greek News Gazette 27/08/2011
Byron Ayanoglu returns to Avli on the Danforth (Toronto’s Greektown) to cook-up a special menu for a fortnight Mount Athos Area Gourmet Festival takes place from Sept.2-5th featuring Greek chef Dina Nikolaou Methana, the hidden jewel of the Saronic Gulf The Moni Lazariston Festival takes place in Thessaloniki until Sept. 1st
Cockles (Κυδωνια)
Cockles are a type of clam that’s found in the Mediterranean and “it warms my cockles” when my good friend George brings me some from when he goes diving. Had I received more I would have made a simple pasta with white wine, garlic, lemon zest and juice and fresh parsley. I only received a […]
Samphire Salad With Onions & Orange
It’s been tough vacationing here in Greece. I go to the beach for two swims a day and on occaision I get bored and go for a walk along the beach. Towards the end of our beach it gets rocky but that’s where I also found rock samphire growing. I first made a potato and […]
Taverna Spiridoula, Lefkada
During the past week I’ve been vacationing on the island of Lefkada, located on the Ionian side of Greece. Lefkada is one of the few islands where a ferry boat is not used to reach it. Mainland Greece can be seen from the east side of the island and the other side faces the west, […]
Greek Food Gazette 18/08/2011
Exploring the Mastiha villages on the island of Chios On the island of Alonissos, canning tuna is still done the traditional way There’s a thriving art scene on the island of Hydra Diving tourism a rising attraction in Greece George Calomvaris to launch “food Disneyland”
Spetsofai (σπετζοφάϊ)
Spetsofai is a Greek dish made of sausages and peppers. Think of it as a Greek stir-fry, a one pan dish.The first time I tried Spetsofai was in the city of Volos. It’s a dish that’s native to the province of Thessaly, which lies between Macedonia and Attiki. Traditionally, this sausage stew is spicy but […]
Venus Clams (Γυαλιστερές)
I’ve been in Greece almost two weeks and I must say that I’ve been enjoying the fish seafood wholeheartedly. While at my family’s summer home in Nea Kallikratia (Halkidiki) I head down for 1 swim 2 swims a day at a nearby beach that mostly families visit. Each year I see folks who have been […]
Greek Food Gazette 12/08/2011
The village of Agios Lavrendios on Mount Pelion hosts the Music Village, the 1st program runs ’til Aug. 24th and the 2nd from Aug.26-Sept.1st The northern Aegean island of Samothrace, “the sanctuary of the Great Gods” hosts the Aurora Festival from Aug.23-29th Read about the origins of the very first Greek frappe (in Greek) Greek […]