Recap – A Taste of Mani
A couple of weeks ago I held the last Greek Supper Club of the year, inspired by the region of Mani. It was another sold out dinner at St. Lawrence Market with the dishes inspired by the region and wines from Laconia. Thanks you to Nisos Importing for the Greek olive oil and many of the Greek […]
Roundup – Taste of Chios Greek Supper Club
This past summer I finally got to explore the alluring island of Chios. The island is located in the North Aegean and within site of the Turkish coast. Wealthy Greek ship owners and diaspora Chians have kept this island to themselves until recently. I was in awe of its beautiful landscape, the diverse beaches ranging […]
Sunday Dinner in Yiayia’s Kitchen, June 12th
Join me on Sunday, June 12th as I share some of my favourite food memories that I recall being made from my grandmother. Simple dishes using local and seasonal ingredients and made with love. I’ve come up with a menu I I like to call “Kouzina ’tis Yiayia’s (Grandmother’s Kitchen) and I am returning […]
Duck Baklava
The recipe’s inspiration comes from a trip to New York City last year while I was also preparing for some pop-up dinners in New Jersey. On one of my free evenings, I attended a grand tasting of Greek wines hosted by New Wines of Greece. There, I was able to sip on some of Greece’s […]
Greek Christmas Recipe Round-Up
I decided to organize some Christmas dishes for you to consider when you’re planning your Christmas, holiday and New Year’s menus. These are some options divided simply in savory and sweet categories. Eat when you drink, drink when you eat and reach out and invite someone extra to the table. You’ll feel good! Savory Greek […]
Rotisserie Pork Ribs
One of my favourite dishes is pork ribs, generously painted with BBQ sauce and I enjoy it both winter and summer. My usual recipe is a foolproof oven method…apartment ribs as some call it (because they don’t have grills).I do have a grill, both gas and charcoal but I’m often using my new Napolean grill, […]
Greek Easter Recipe Round-Up
Many of you have visited my Recipe Round-Up for Lent and I hope that I’ve helped you find some interesting dishes to break-up the monotony of the usual Lenten fare. We’re fast approaching Greek Easter and preparations are already beginning in my household! Greek Easter is centered around lamb or goat and the whole day […]
Greek Lent (Sarakosti) Recipe Round-up
As a convenience to the many readers of this blog, I’ve amassed all the Lenten (and Lent-friendly) dishes that I have posted thus far. Most of the dishes are Greek and appropriate for Lent and some are foreign but due to their ingredients, they fit in nicely with the Greek Lent in which us Greeks […]
Recap of Meze Night at Kefi Lounge
This past Thursday Kefi Lounge on the Danforth was the locale of my latest Greek Supper Club. The evening’s menu consisted entirely of Greek meze (appetizers) and all the dishes will be paired with wine and beverages from Kolonaki Group. All the dishes were made using Cretan olive oil from Nisos Importing. I would like […]
Roast Pork Loin With Apple Stuffing
Happy New Year, Xponia Polla, Kali Xponia! I hope 2015 is full of wonderful memories, personal and professional successes and above, good health! Our family had a quiet New Year’s Day but we still have a wonderful late lunch/early dinner. It was decided to have pork, a traditional meat during the Christmas holidays for Greeks. […]