If you follow my blog, you must know by now that I love Greek food, and wines. I try to incorporate typical Greek flavors in many of the food I make and when it came time to create a special burger to pair for a wine tasting, I opted for a Greek version of the [...]
Need some inspiration for a romantic meal this Valentine’s Day (or any old day)? Thought I’d share some of the recipes I’ve made recently that have earned me rave reviews. 5 recipes to treat your Valentine to: Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Bacon in Sage and Danish Blue Cheese Sauce Porcini Mushroom and Lobster Macaroni [...]
I was shown how to make this traditional recipe by a friend’s Yia Yia (Greek grand-mother) many years ago and below is her recipe (with a few variations). Glaze Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 1 cup water 2-inch piece lemon peel 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice Pie Filling Ingredients: 6 eggs 1 cup granulated [...]
I had the pleasure of attending the New Wines of Greece in Manhattan this week and found the event fantastic. First – the people – exhibiting wineries, event coordinators and the catering staff were passionate about their destination and products, second – the wines I sampled were pretty outstanding, third – my favorite NYC chef [...]
I dated a Greek guy for three years when I was younger and absolutely loved the holidays at his parents’ home. Tons of cooking and baking and I learned a lot about simple, tasty food from his mother and Yia Yia (his Grand-Mother). Every Easter, his Yia Yia would come to the house and bake [...]
