Kathara Deftera, which means Clean Monday marks the beginning of Lent. During this period the Orthodox abstain from eating meat and dairy products.
Today is a day we celebrate in Greece by cooking or baking anything with cheese and so it is called Tyrini (tyri = cheese) and as it is always on a Sunday we call it Cheesy Sunday. Just like carnival is celebrated by eating all the meat before lent (carne levare meaning remove all meat) …
My friend Elly, is hosting the event Eat to the Beat. Actually, I was planning to prepare something else for her event but I did not have time to prepare it as I will be away for a few days. I was planning “Torta Fragola” an Italian recipe for Strawberry cake which I hope to …
Makarounotes Chylopites (or hilopites) are traditional Greek egg and milk pasta. They are either cut long like tagliatelle and fettuccine or in very small pieces of about 1 cm long which are ideal as a side dish or in soups. Makarounotes are the long ones, which take their name after the word “makaroni”, which is a description of the long pasta to distinguish them from the smaller ones.
This marinated pork loin with pink peppercorns is a delightful dish that combines the sweetness of orange, the tanginess of balsamic vinegar, and the subtle heat of pink peppercorns.
My daughter’s first cake I have written a lot of times about my mother and some memories I have shared with you relating to cooking with her. I am hoping that one day my daughter, Evangelia (we call her Elia) will also have some good memories whenever she is helping me out in the kitchen. …
Glyko Bergamonto or Bergamot fruit preserve is one of the most delicious and aromatic Greek fruit preserves (glyka tou koutaliou in Greek).
Pixie from A Sweetart has tagged me again (I owe you some tagging) this time for a Meme. Anyway, I like MeMes and I enjoy taking part. I have tagged the following: Val, from More than burnt toast Elly, from Elly says Opa! Cakelaw – from Laws of the Kitchen Laurie – from Mediterranean Cooking …
I’ve mentioned in my posts about Tuesdays and Wednesdays not finding time to blog as I have to go to my painting lessons in the afternoons, then I have the farmers’ market on Tuesday mornings and not much free time in between cooking and all the other house chores. Anyway yesterday I did not go …
Elevate your dishes with this vibrant Spinach Pesto — a healthy twist on the classic. Bursting with fresh flavours and a creamy texture, it’s your secret ingredient for culinary perfection.