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Greek-Inspired Nachos
Forgive me for stating the obvious but there’s no such thing as Greek nachos but I can assure you lots of Greeks enjoy Tex-Mex flavours and that when I saw Bittman’s take on Greek-Style Nachos…I wish I...
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Fabulous Baguettes
I’ve been making baguettes for a couple of years now but the consistency hasn’t been there…until now. Making your own bread IS therapeutic, almost magical as a I am still amazed that a gloop of wet...
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Kalofagas Supper Club – Greek Christmas Dinner
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Greek Food Gazette 09/11/12
Omonia Square, Athens 1932 Young Greeks leading the charge to showcase and practice Greece’s ages old knowledge in agriculture and food David Rosengarten sends us a video postcard from Thessaloniki...
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Pretzel Bread
Many of us have had pretzels but have you tried pretzel bread? The first time I had pretzel bread was back in 2007, the year this blog began and I paid a visit to Vienna (Austria) for a 3 day stay on...
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Roast Chicken With Chamomile & Oregano
Have you ever had chamomile tea? Long used by Greeks (Dioscorides) used to prescribe it during Roman times and today most are familiar with it as a tea to fight colds. It’s sold in tea bags or loose at...
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Greek Food Gazette 16/11/2012
Terrace of the Lions, Delos island In conversation with Christina Boutari on Greek wine More Joanna Lumley in Greece, this time she visits the Greek islands David Rosengarten visits the Varvakeios...
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Arugula Salad With Creamy Greek Yogurt & Fig Dressing
I am delighted to share recipes that highlight Greek ingredients. This creamy salad is brought to you by one of Greece’s most popular exports – Greek yogurt. This salad is creamy without resorting to...
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Avgolemono Soup With Chicken, Rice & Kale
Last Sunday I cooked a more traditional dinner for over 30 guests (more to be written soon) and one of the Greek classics that was enjoyed was Chicken Avgolemono Soup. This soup is our panacea for the...
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Greek Food Gazette 23/11/2012
Parthenon, Athens Join the 3 Greek Sisters as they lead a cooking class for singles demonstrating Greek Tapas on Nov. 27th Joanna Lumley continues her travels in Greece, this time reaching Mount...
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Lamb Shanks With Kritharaki
I made this dish last week for a dinner organized by my friends at Reel Eats. They host dinners that are inspired by food-centric movies. They picked My Greek Fat Greek Wedding and asked me to create a...
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Recap: My Big Fat Greek Dinner With Reel Eats
Just over a week ago I cooked a meal for over 30 food and cinema enthusiasts organized by my friends at Real Eats. The evening’s theme was centered around the very popular comedy “My Big Fat Greek...
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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....
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Lamb Riblets
The first time I ate lamb riblets were at Kellari Taverna in Manhattan back in ’08 and I’ve also heard about the fantastic riblets served up at Kokkari in San Francisco. This cut of lamb is not...
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Greek Food Gazette 30/11/2012
Roasting peppers on an open fire, a Florina tradition Athens Tourism gets progressive with a smart phone app. called Amazing Athens Estiatorio Milos is still one of Montreal’s finest restaurants Diana...
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Greek Christmas Gift Guide 2012
This year I am jumping in early and joining the other Christmas wish lists out there circulating. If you’re a regular visitor of this site then you are Greek, have Greek friends or family or you just...
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Rigatoni With Mushrooms & Cheese
I’ve always loved mushrooms (ever since I was a kid) and besides them being healthy for you (great boost to your immune system), they are also versatile. Mushrooms are a great side dish, they add great...
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Feta Cheese in Phyllo With Mastiha, Sesame, Thyme & Honey
When in Greece you’ll likely dine at one of the tavernas that dot the entire country. These eateries are more informal, great meeting/gathering places for family and friends and usually the prices are...
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Olive Oil Poached Cod With Spanakorizo
I love fish and seafood and when I am in Greece I probably eat it in some form every day. Despite living in Canada where we have a very good supply of fish and seafood, there’s a lack in Mediterranean...
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Greek Food Gazette 08/12/2012
It’s all about pork, Varvakeios Central Market, Athens Qatar airlines announces year ’round daily flights from new York to Athens National Geographic includes Thessaloniki in “Best of 2013″ Greek...
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