Semolina Halva (Χαλβας-σιμιγδαλι)
This dessert has to be one of my favourites of Greek cuisine. It’s one of my faves because it’s not “over the top” sweet, as many Greek desserts can be. Semolina Halva is also made in countries that surround the Mediterranean basin, the Balkans and as far east as India. There are many Greek recipes […]
Pulling Mussels From a Shell
When Elly of Elly Says OPA! announced a food event that paired food inspired by music, I knew I’d be all over this event. The event is Eat to the Beat! This event would combine my two of my greatest loves…food and music. The premise of the food event is quite simple: make and blog […]
Pomegranate Gelee
Ahhh, the super-fruit. I do love a ripe pomegranate. Thankfully, these fruits do ripen well in your fruit basket and living in Canada, we don’t have a pomegranate crop to pick fresh off a tree. Although I prefer to eat this fruit “as is”, I couldn’t resist trying this simple dessert. I found this idea […]
Cucumber Salad
One of the biggest cheerleaders for all things Greek has to be Val of More Than Burnt Toast. Val used to reside near me, here in southern Ontario and now she “living la vida loca” in the interior of British Columbia. Canada is the second largest country (in size) and our two provinces are separated […]
Fast Food, The Greek Way
If any of you are thinking of going to Greece this year, I encourage you (again) to sample as much of the local food as possible. Try out the specials, ask the server for help when choosing your items. Ask for a recommended dish. As you’re traveling, you will also sometimes be rushed for time […]
Fig Compote With Star Anise
To all those that have someone special in their life to share this day with, I wish you a fantastic Valentine’s Day. Do all those googly-oogly things couples do and try to add a little spice to your lives, inject some sponatanaeity and give each other little surprises to keep things interesting. If you’re going […]
Bekri Mezes – Μπεκρή-μεζές
Drunkards pork aka Bekri Mezes
Okay, I’m Done With Winter
I’ve had my fill of snow. Although I was born and raised in Canada, I’ve yet to get used to our winters and I live in Toronto. The rest of the country has it worse we’re only 90 minutes from the US/Canada border. So, it’s Wednesday night and I’m bored, lots of things I could […]
Lamb Fricasse With Avgolemeno
Lamb is much enjoyed by Greeks. I’ve always liked lamb and I’d eat more of it if weren’t so fattening and cost-prohibitive (yes I prefer lamb chops). Lamb Fricasse was not a dish I enjoyed as a kid but I had an epiphany one late night on the Danforth, Toronto’s Greektown. Back then I was […]
Merenda, The Other Nutella
Jenn, the Leftover Queen just posted a cupcake that contained dates and Nutella. You know, that chocolate spread in a jar that you secretly eat spoonfuls of? Yeah, that choocolate spread. Not to be left out, the Greeks also have their own brand out in the market, called Merenda. While in Greece, I’ve tried both […]