Greek Food - Recipes and Reflections
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Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: My Big Fat Greek Baptism
on Oct 26, 2009 in foodbuzz baptism One year ago, I posted a FoodBuzz 24, 24, 24 submission entitled Greek Food Hospital-ity, detailing a Greek food night I put together for the staff at Mount Sinai Hospital - 7 South Ward, in celebration of our son’s birth. Two days prior, and after...
Cretan Dakos, or Koukouvayia (Owl) - Ντάκος
on Sep 30, 2009 in tomatoes Dakos Crete I have returned from my Blog Interruptus with a tale of autumn adventures on the island of Crete, along with a recipe for all those tomatoes in the pantry. Enjoy!Cretan Dakos - Click to Enlarge ImageIn my travels about Greece, I have been to Crete tw...
The Taste of the Danforth
on Aug 8, 2009 in festival Toronto Greektown Every year for the past 16 years, the city of Toronto goes Greek for a weekend. The annual "Taste of the Danforth" street festival is one of our city's premier summer events; and it's all about the food, especially the Greek food. Since its inception...
Revani (Ρεβανί)
on Aug 6, 2009 in revani semolina dessert Macedonia According to the Greek Orthodox Christian calendar, today is the Metamorphosis (Transfiguration) of the Saviour. The Greek word for "saviour" or "deliverer" is Soter (Σωτήρ), and my Greek name is Sotiris; which makes this my Name Day. In point o...
Grilled Banana Pepper Salad (Πιπεριές Ψητές με Φέτα)
on Aug 5, 2009 in peppers feta cheese feta grilled The summer grilling season ensures a steady supply of grilled vegetables on our table. One of my father's favourite salads during this period is also one of the most notorious in our family.Grilled hot banana peppers - Click to EnlargeI'll never forg...
Food Philosophy: Geeks & Greek Gastronomy
on Jul 20, 2009 in interview philosophy podcast history gastronomy From time to time I get to chat with some pretty extraordinary foodies who are just as enthusiastic about food related matters as I am. Recently, I had the opportunity to meet Jennifer Iannolo & Chef Mark Tafoya of the Culinary Media Network when the...