Clik here to view.
Octopus Ravioli
If you’re a regular reader of this blog you know that I love octopus and if you love Greek food or have visited Greece – you know octopus is cooked in array of ways from braised to grilled, roasted to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
An Evening in Naoussa With Thymiopoulos Wines
Join me on Sunday, October 19th for an special dinner tailored to complement the wines of Thymiopoulos Vineyards of Naoussa in central Macedonia. The region has a long wine-making history (named...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Voreina Gallery Suites, Pyrgos, Santorini
If you were to ask people what images first pop-up in their mind when told to think about Greece, the immediate responses are “Athens, Parthenon, the Aegean, donkeys, Moussaka, museums, Zorba and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Easy Tyropitakia in a Pan
While here in Greece, many leave the city for their ancestral town/village or they head to their summer homes/vacation spot. It could be the mountains or in my family’s case, our summer home in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cultural Village of Pyrgos, Santorini
If you’re like me, you’re the type of traveler that needs simple, comfortable accommodations with a shower, comfortable, bathroom, a central location and some air conditioning (for those hot summer...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Loukaniko Gemisto
Sometimes foods sound better in a different language than English, like this one. “Loukaniko| means sausage in Greek and “Gemisto” means stuffed – put the two together and you get a stuffed sausage....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Roast Lamb Chops & Potatoes
This is a Greek food site – here you’re going to get many offerings of lamb. This past summer during my vacation in Greece, we celebrated August 15th (Panagias) with a feast of grilled lamb chops. I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Baked Oysters Onassis
This is my Greek take on Oysters Rockefeller, a dish so rich that it was named after the wealthy Rockefeller family in the US. This dish originated in New Orleans and up to the 80′s it appeared on many...
View ArticleClik here to view.
An Evening of Greek Country Cooking
I am delighted to announce An Evening of Greek Country Cooking at The Urban Pantry, Uxbridge’s contemporary Canadian eatery, nestled in the country, just 45 minutes from the city. Greek-owned and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Recap of Thymiopoulos Dinner
This past Sunday, I cooked a meal inspired from the cuisine of Naoussa to complement the wines of Thymiopoulos Vineyards. Our guests loved the wines and the Moschato Tsipouro from Tirnavo. My thanks go...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lamb Two-Ways
Here’s a dish for a special occasion/dinner or something to prepare on the weekends. It’s Lamb Two Ways…not really that hard, just an extra step when preparing the lamb.What I’ve done here is separate...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Baked Mushrooms Stuffed With Kefalotyri Cheese
This appetizer was served this past Sunday at my Naoussa-themed Greek Supper Club featuring Thymiopoulos Wines. It’s a rich little bit but ohhh so delicious. This offering is an appetizer so a little...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Greek Food Gazette 26/10/14
lighthouse at the Old Port of Chania, Crete Costco US signs deal for Cretan olive oil exports to US Enjoy this fabulous video from Aegean Airlines featuring Greek Gastronomy Chinese continue to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Beet Salad With Herbed Goat Cheese and Greens
Although it’s autumn and I now gravitate more towards soups, I do still enjoy a hearty salad. In Greece, they are blessed to have winter vegetables and greens (climate) and beets are very popular....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Metaxi Mas, Santorini
Before last year, I hadn’t been to Santorini since 1988. This past summer I got to visit this “jewel of the Mediterranean” not once but twice! While I was staying at the nearby Voreina Suites in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Milk Braised Pork With Leeks and Celery
I had heard of this milk-braised pork dish, seen it on TV even and finally, I was able to taste a fantastic version earlier this year when I had lunch at the Purple Pig in downtown Chicago. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mamakas Taverna on Ossington
Torontonians have one more reason to visit Ossington and it comes from Thanos Tripi, a friend who’s been planning this opening for two years and finally, we have Mamakas Taverna. Mamakas derives from...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Greek Food Gazette 31/10/2014
a box of Melitinia, a Santorini specialty Melitini: a sweet Greek crisis story made in Santorini A delicious video from Aegean Islands highlighting Greek Gastronomy Amphipolis ancient burial site video...
View ArticleClik here to view.
December 14th Christmas Dinner in Amyndeon With Alpha Estate Wines
Christmas is once again near and that means it is time to gather with friends for sumptuous meals and splurge on some exquisite wines. This year’s Christmas themed Greek Supper Club will feature the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Octopus Souvlaki Meze With Greek-Style Chimichurri
This past summer was a busy one filled with Greek Supper Clubs and catering dinner parties. I love entertaining and now that it’s become a full-time job, I get to try many of the ideas I have swirling...
View Article