Black Eyed Peas Salad
I first featured a black eyed peas recipe way back in 2009. In Greek, we call them “mavromatakia” which is pretty close to the English description. Last year I visited New Orleans for the first time and I became familiar with the local cuisine and traditions. I also read about the southern tradition of eating […]
Pan-Seared Salmon on Santorini Fava
The island of Santorini has become well known around the world. it’s white washed alleys, Cycladic architecture juxtaposed with steep cliffs and the blue Aegean sea, stunning sunsets and last but not least, the wine and food. If you were to visit the island, practically every restaurant menu contains “fava” – a dip made of […]
Fava Santorini
Fava in the Greek food sense has nothing to do with fava beans. Rather, it’s a dip made from yellow split peas. Making fava is easy -a ll one has to do is simmer the fava until the liquid has been absorbed and then give it whiz in the processor with your favourite flavourings. […]
15 Canada Day Menu Ideas
Canada Day is celebrated on July 1st, when we went from British North America to the Confederation of Canada. We’re a young country, celebrating 153 years. Below I have some ideas to entertain family and friends. Happy Birthday Canada! 15. The grill is on so you may as well make a smoky Melitzanosalata. 14. […]
Taste of Santorini – Live Webinar
I am excited to be back in the kitchen. This will be my third live cooking class open to people all around the world! Participants will experience a LIVE demonstration and be able to join in the conversation while following along at home. Many of us will not be able to experience the sights, smells […]
Recap – Taste of Saronic Islands
Here’s the recap from last weekend’s Taste of the Saronic Islands.Thank you to all the guests in attendance, my servers and sous, staff at St. Lawrence Market and Ursula G. Photography for capturing images. Tea lights were donated by Yummi Candles, Greek wines and spirits from United Stars and were poured by Apostolos Gerakinis. Nisos Importing supplied […]
Recap – Meltemi – Seafood Greek Supper Club
Last Sunday, I hosted an evening of Greek fish and seafood specialties. Inspired by my countless trips to Greece, seafood tavernas throughout the islands and mainland. Thank you to Nisos Importing for providing Cretan olive oil, Zaros table water and other specialty products from Greece and Apostolos Gerakinis who selected and poured Greek wines from […]
Recap -Trata Seafood Greek Supper Club
Last Friday I hosted a fish and seafood dinner that will transported guests to a seaside taverna in Greece. The dinner took place at the PaintBox Bistro, another sold out event and all the dishes were beyond my expectations. The wines and other Greek spirits were poured by Kolonaki Group and olive oil and other […]
Recap – Memories of the Aegean
Last Sunday I hosted an Aegean-themed dinner with some Kalofagas twists that had guests licking their plates and dreaming of summer in the Aegean! We had Greek wines poured from Celebrity Wines & Spirits and Cretan extra-virgin olive oil from Nisos Importing and fresh European Sea Bass and Dorade were flown in from Greece, courtesy […]
Greek Meze Cooking Class – Montreal
Join me for an informative, interactive and delicious Greek Cooking Class. This time I will show you some of my favourite Greek meze dishes: Keftedakia (Succulent Greek meatballs) Zucchini Fritters Bouyiourdi (Feta Fondue) Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Dip Tender Taverna Style Octopus During the class, particapants will sample the mezedes. Participants may bring their […]