Tsiknopempti Greek Supper Club ’18
In 2018, Orthodox Easter falls on April 8th, a little earlier than usual but the good news is that Apokries (Greek Carnival) is also earlier. Catholics have Fat Tuesday…Greeks have Charcoal Thursday....
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Merry Christmas to all! May you be surrounded with family and friends, with lots of laughter and good cheer and health and happiness in the coming year. © 2017, Peter Minakis . All rights reserved....
View ArticleGreek Easter Baking Workshop
I am excited to be offering a Greek Easter baking workshop, to be held Sunday Feb.11th (2PM) at St. Lawrence Market Kitchen. I will share my family’s recipes for making Easter Koulourakia (cookies),...
View ArticleGreek Easter Baking Class – Montreal
I am excited to be offering a Greek Easter baking workshop. We’ll share our family’s recipes for making Easter Koulourakia (cookies), Paximadia (Greek biscotti), and finally, we’ll share our secrets...
View ArticlePhyllo From Scratch June 3rd
Join me for an afternoon where I unlock the secrets to making phyllo pastry from scratch. I will share the basic phyllo dough recipe then show you how to open phyllo by hand. We will make: Strifti...
View ArticleRevolution! Greek Supper Club
Every year, Greeks around the world commemorate March 25th, 1821 – the beginning of the Struggle for Greek Independence from the Ottoman Empire. March 25th also falls during Orthodox-Lent and it is my...
View ArticleMaking Bread & Beyond Class
You too can make artisan bread like the ones you see at the bakeries. We’re in for afternoon of sticky hands, dusty aprons and delicious breads. Join me on Sunday, April 22nd at Paint Box Bistro,...
View ArticleRecap Mare Nostrum: A Fish and Seafood Supper Club
Last month many of us stepped away from all the meat and rich foods that were indulged during the festive season. It’s become a Kalofagas tradition to celebrate the new year with a fish and seafood...
View ArticleRecap: Tsiknopempti ’18
In 2018, Orthodox Easter fell on April 8th, a little earlier than usual but the good news was that we got to celebrate Tsiknopempti (Burnt Thursday) with an array of roasted/grilled meats. What a...
View ArticleTaste of Epirus, Greek Supper Club
Join me on Sunday, April 15th for a gastronomic journey to Epirus. Located in the northwestern corner of Greece, this province boasts of having some of Greece’s best cheeses, an array of phyllo pie...
View ArticleTsoureki – Greek Easter Bread For Sale
This year, Easter falls on April 8th and for us Greeks (and many Orthodox Christians) it wouldn’t be the same without Tsoureki at the table. Last year I sold some Tsourekia and the response was...
View ArticleMother’s Day Sunday Greek Roast
I am excited to be hosting my second annual Mother’s Day Lunch on Sunday, May 13th at Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market Kitchen. Once again this will be an afternoon affair with appetizers being served at...
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