I have shared some tips on how to buy and taste olive oil. But all that will not make…
October 14, 2013
Entree, Fish and Seafood, Ingredients, Mediterranean Recipes, Pasta & Grains, Sides
Greek Orzo (kritharaki) with Shrimp and Feta
Comfort food almost everywhere usually involves some sort of pasta. Orzo known as kritharaki or manestra in Greek is…
October 8, 2013
In a post I shared some ways to figure out if the olive oil you are consuming is good. But…
October 2, 2013
Dips and Sauces, Ingredients, Mediterranean Appetizers, Vegetarian Mediterranean Recipes
Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade
I’ve posted recipes for other tapenades in the past and every time I do I learn something new. At first…
September 4, 2013
Beans, Ingredients, Mediterranean Appetizers, Mediterranean Recipes, Vegetarian Mediterranean Recipes
Greek Fava Bites – Yummy Mini Appetizers Made from Yellow Split Peas
Yes, these little rounds are made with yellow split peas also known as fava in Greek (do not confuse…
May 29, 2013
In the past few years we have been seeing many new Greek beers on the market. For years Fix…
April 11, 2013
Ingredients, Mediterranean Recipes, Mediterranean Salads, Sides, Vegetarian Mediterranean Recipes
Simple Greek Style Beet Salad
Beets along with their greens are traditionally served here in Greece with skordalia, the delicious Greek garlic sauce. So…
March 28, 2013
We have known for a while that coffee can be good for you and particularly Greek style coffee as…
March 26, 2013
As you can already tell by the name of my blog, I think tomatoes are not only a necessary…
January 3, 2013
The olive harvest season has started for a few weeks now, and for me it’s just another reminder of…
November 30, 2012