Greek Food Gazette 19/04/2013
Gaea food products, chef Cat Cora & the Greek America Foundation have launched a campaign to support Greek agro-entrepreneurialism Wine Masters will visit Greek wineries on the occasion of the body’s 60th Anniversary Join me on May 25th for a cooking class titled “One Night in Athens” where I guide you in preparing a gourmet […]
Ellasonitiko (Slow Roasted Pork Belly With Crackling)
Last summer was a hot one and avoid the cities and stay near the beaches where most of my friends and family are, anyways. Once the temperatures get cooler, the evenings longer – that’s when it’s time to head into the city and explore without sweating off half your body weight. September is a wonderful […]
Greek Food Gazette 09/03/2013
Join me in Greece for a Cooking Workshop House of Wine is hosting a Xinomavro wine tour in Naoussa & Amynteo March 23rd 48 hours in Athens with Stelios Boutaris If in the Melbourne area, you have to grab a bite at Kalimera Souvlaki Wine makes a comeback on the island of Mytilini (Lesvos) Greek-Canadian […]
Greek Food Gazette 24/02/2013
Did you watch Dr. Oz share the olive oil fridge test? Don’t count on it STIX Mediterranean Grill in Manhattan is redefining the souvlaki Greek yogurt continues to surge but will the kids like it? Greece sees a new tourism boost (sadly) – misery tourism A reason to visit Athens – new school wine […]
Greek Food Gazette 12/10/2012
Messinia and Halkidki apply for Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status for their extra-virgin olive oils Tax hikes in Greece have backfired, causing almost 4000 restaurant closures Souvlaki joint and frozen yogurt shops were all the rage in 2012 Summer in Greece Greek reds elbowing their way on to the tables of wine afficionados […]
Grilled Halloumi Sandwiches
The frequency of my blog posts may have lessened a bit but I can assure you I’ve been cooking, keeping very busy with activities that came about with thanks to this blog. I am currently recipe testing and preparing for my next Greek Supper Club and I have also been offering up my take on […]
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 […]
Pork Chops With Mustard & Honey
Tomorrow’s Tsiknopempti in Greece, a day that means “burnt Thursday” with all the meats being grilled/cooked on this Dionysian Carnival day. Backyard grills are pulled out, charcoal and/or wood is lit and the long train of varied meats are laid-out and grilled and just when you thought you were full, another plate arrives at the […]
Greek Food Gazette 11/02/2012
Greek wine spotlight: Hatzidakis Assyrtiko from Santorini Souvlaki is still king, despite the Greek crisis Olympic flame to be lit on May 1oth in Olympia then make its trek to London Diane Farr-Louis talks about Cucina Povera, Greek Style This flash-mob taped in Ottawa, Greece underlines that the Greek spirit will never fade
Roast Pork With Sage, Honey & Thyme
Recipe update from December 2007, I’ve switched wild boar for more widely available pork shoulder…a favourite cut of mine as it’s affordable, forgiving and versatile. I’ve lost count of how many pork dishes I’ve made using pork butt. Greeks eat alot of pork these days which wasn’t always the case. Souvlaki and Gyro are most […]