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Semolina Crusted Pandora With Capers and Kalamata Olives

Peter M. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 10:14 am
Living here in Canada and trying to cook Greek food can sometimes be a challenge. Although  I can boast about living in a wonderful and diverse food city like Toronto, not all ingredients are....
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Ricotta Dumplings With Crispy Chorizo, Mushrooms and Sage

Peter M. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 10:57 am
It’s less than a month away from Christmas and many of you are in the holiday mode with parties, work functions and thoughts of  Christmas with family and friends. Some of your early birds hav...
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Greek Food Gazette 27/11/2009

Peter M. posted an article on - Nov 27, 2009, 9:23 am
The well-preserved train station in Tripoli, Arcadia The Ionian island of Paxos is just off the beaten track, a perfect place for Yoga enthusiasts A recap of the Thessaloniki Film Festival Couple sel...
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Pumpkin Pie

Peter M. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 8:38 am
Today is the eve of the American Thanksgiving and many of you are either traveling or busy prepping for tomorrow’s huge dinner with family and friends. Canadian Thanksgiving occurs in October (...
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Eating Under the Eucalyptus Tree

Peter M. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 9:37 am
Today I would like to continue sharing with you my visit to the area in Greece known as Leonidio (Arcadia). I stayed for three days in this area that awes you with both mountain and sea. I was a guest...
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Kazan Dibi (Καζάν ντιμπί)

Peter M. posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 5:29 pm
Those who have visited Istanbul (Constantinople) will have feasted on the array of eclectic sweet and savory dishes. Back in 2007 during my trip to Greece, I snuck in a side-trip to Istanbul, Turkey f...
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Greek Food Gazette 20/11/2009

Peter M. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 10:21 am
Bougatsa me Krema for breakfast with a Greek coffee and glass of water Michael Psilakis recalls his Greek-accented Thanksgiving dinners Greek-Australian Maria Bernardis releases her Greek...
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Leonidio, Tsakones and Eggplant

Peter M. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 1:13 pm
This past summer in Greece was full of many firsts: met new friends, tried some new dishes, new wines, visited parts of Greece for the very first time. One such place was Leonidio. Leonidio is the to...
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A-OK Borscht Soup

Peter M. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 9:00 am
Last month, Canadians celebrated Thanksgiving Day (Oct.12th) and alongside of the usual turkey, fixins, pumpkin pie came a soup as a starter. My brother’s girlfriend is of Polish descent and be...
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Pitakia Kaisarias (Πιτάκια Καισαρείας)

Peter M. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 8:55 am
Earlier this year I introduced you all to the pre-cursor of Pastrami – Pastourma. It’s an air-dried beef that’s flavoured by spices and lots of garlic and paprika. Fenugreek is the p...
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Greek Food Gazette 13/11/09

Peter M. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 7:41 am
Leonidio - donkeys head home after a long, hard day's work A look at the food the ancient Greeks ate, including toast Some excellent suggestions for some regional Greek wines From a Greek study:....
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Vefa's Pita Bread

Peter M. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 10:23 am
One of the most well-known foods in Greek cuisine is pita bread. It’s used to scoop-up dips that are usually included in the mix of mezedes (Greek appetizers). We wrap souvlaki in them, we wrap...
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Snails With Gigantes Beans and Artichokes

Peter M. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 8:40 am
This dish features snails. I’m very much aware that this dish will not get a million hits or dozens of comments but it’s a necessary post. If I am to accurately showcase Greek cuisine, I m...
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Ricardo's Spiced Pear Cake

Peter M. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 11:52 pm
Up here in Canada, we have our own franchise of The Food Network…are you ready for the name? Food Network Canada. Us Canadians get to view a diet of American produced shows, some cooking shows ...
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Greek Food Gazette 06/11/2009

Peter M. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 10:04 pm
Crossing over the Straight of Corinth Greek history in a bottle, a  primer on Retsina wine Three Sisters Around the Greek Table, a new cookbook self-published from Greek-Canadian sisters (www.3greek...
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Giouvarlakia Soup (Γιουβαρλάκια αυγολέμονο)

Peter M. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 8:26 am
Recipe update from November 2007 This is one of my favourite soups, one of my favourite Greek dishes. It’s Giouvarlakia Soup. It’s a soup made of meatballs and rice, good stock and finish...
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Lunch at the New Acropolis Museum

Peter M. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 9:19 am
View of the Parthenon from the Cafe/Restaurant in the Museum One of the highlights of my trip to Greece this past summer was my visit to the New Acropolis Museum in Athens. The word “acropolis&...
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Pumpkin Bread

Peter M. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 2:43 pm
It’s October 31st, Halloween and I’m excited about attending a party this evening. It’s one of the few occasions that adults can let loose and be kids again. Pumpkins are everywhere...
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Greek Food Gazette 30/10/09

Peter M. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 10:28 am
Elderly man walking up the road in Pragmateftis (Leonidio) Arcadias The Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas presents their Annual Gold Plate Dinner on Friday, November 6th at the Metropolitan Centre...
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Athens Central Market & Sea Bream in Avgolemono

Peter M. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 10:19 am
... offer to take a photo of the vendor or with the vendor. Greeks love being photographed and hey, we’re such hams! Visiting ... finished on the stovetop. I’m a little perplexed as t...
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Poutinga (Πουτίγκα)

Peter M. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 9:45 am
Poutinga is the Greek answer to bread pudding. My take on Poutinga inspired by the Corfu (most common) version. Other versions can be found from Santorini. It used to be that regional dishes of Greec...
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Michael Psilakis' Pork Sofrito

Peter M. posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 10:56 am
Last week I was given an advance copy of New York Chef Michael Psilakis’ first cookbook, “How to Roast a Lamb”. It turns out my copy wasn’t so advanced. Yesterday, I popped int...
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Greek Food Gazette 23/10/09

Peter M. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 2:24 pm
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Athens: History, Culture and Lobster

Peter M. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 10:57 am
... My accommodation has A/C, it’s quiet, clean, safe, affordable and I’m centrally located. I can jump on Athens&# ... manoeuver (little traffic) and not as smoggy (every household now ...
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Kelaidi (Κελαηδί)

Peter M. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 8:57 am
It’s time to travel to other parts of Greece, both in a geographical and culinary sense. This year’s travels first took me south to Athens. The busiest route in Greece for traffic, trade &...
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Murg Makhani aka Butter Chicken

Peter M. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 10:16 am
This week, Indian food was demystified for myself. The long list of exotic ingredients had intimidated me and I was all too content to simply go out for Indian food instead. Toronto is very multicult...
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Greek Food Gazette 16/10/09

Peter M. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 7:50 am
Street vendors playing Backgammon in the Monastiraki district of Athens Diane Kochilas shares how Feta cheese is made and why the real-deal, Greek Feta is superior Brits still prefer the Greek island...
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Pay it Back With Food

Peter M. posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 10:24 pm
A diver's flipper becomes a beachside platter If you recall, I go to the beach twice a day, each day for a swim. Our family’s been swimming in Nea Kallikratia, Halkidiki since our family va...
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Anogeia Lamb With Macaronia

Peter M. posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 3:19 pm
This dish is inspired by a recipe I’ve seen in a few Greek cookbooks and the recipe involves lamb (or goat), boiling the pasta in meat stock and the result is a meal that tastes way more complex...
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Greek Food Gazette 09/10/09

Peter M. posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 4:17 am
Baptism at St. John Prodromou Church, below street level (catacombs) in Thessaloniki Situated on the island of Patmos, the movie “OPA!” opens in theatres on October 16th The Boutaris fami...
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Grilled Sardine Fillets With Chips

Peter M. posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 11:23 am
The ironic thing about vacations are that one yearns to escape the everyday routine and replace it with a vacation routine. I want change, I want to escape computers, telephones, work-life and replace...
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Modiano Market (Αγορά Μοδιάνο)

Peter M. posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 9:40 am
I gave you a tour of the Kapani Market of Thessaloniki (a few days ago) and I mentioned that the Modiano Agora (market) was also nearby. The two markets really operate in tandem, separated merely by c...
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Kampanoules With Mushrooms and Amaranth

Peter M. posted an article on - Oct 3, 2009, 5:14 am
Always, always, always…the best sauces for pasta are in the time it takes to boil them. This instance was no different. I decided to use “kampanoules” (καμπανούλες) or li...
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Greek Food Gazette 02/10/2009

Peter M. posted an article on - Oct 2, 2009, 8:21 am
... domination Petra will soon open in Sacramento to serve Greek food into the wee hours of the morning Yvonne Judge ended up ... classics Niko Niko’s in Houston, Texas to appear on Food Netw...
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Baked Grouper With Prassini Saltsa and a Puree of Zucchini and Mint

Peter M. posted an article on - Sep 30, 2009, 6:36 am
Regular readers of my site will know that I get inspiration from many sources. There are the dishes that I grew up with, there are dishes that I discover while visiting friends or family in Greece, ot...
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Kapani Open Market and Braised Lamb Shanks With Beans

Peter M. posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 4:43 am
As an adult and as someone totally (I mean totally into food), a visit to a market with the freshest of seasonal ingredients on offer is like a trip to an amusement park. The Kapani Agora (market) in...
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Greek Food Gazette 25/09/09

Peter M. posted an article on - Sep 25, 2009, 4:27 pm
A basket full of Koulouria Thessalonikiotika What’s old is new…Greece’s wines make a list of  “emerging wine regions” Athens is no longer cheap but their are some deals...
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The Bounty of One Hundred Metres and Prassotigania

Peter M. posted an article on - Sep 23, 2009, 10:22 am
One thing I was determined to do during this past vacation in Greece was to bring my camera everywhere (almost everywhere) I go. There were many times when I regretted not bringing my camera. That per...
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Back From Greece and Armed With Recipes

Peter M. posted an article on - Sep 19, 2009, 7:27 am
Yes, I am back from Greece. I’m rested, re-invigorated and ready to take on life once again. This year’s vacation to Greece marks my 20th time visiting the country of my origin. I visited...
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Ladenia (Λαδένια)

Peter M. posted an article on - Sep 10, 2009, 6:04 pm
Sometimes you want something lighter…Ladenia from the island of Kimolos is just what summer ordered (orig. posted July 2008) Doesn’t this look an awful lot like a pizza? This is the speci...
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Shrimp Saganaki

Peter M. posted an article on - Sep 3, 2009, 8:40 am
A Greek classic, posted July of 2008. Today (July 27th) is my nameday. I was named after the patron saint Agios (Saint) Panteleimon. I was given the name of my father’s uncle who took over as ...
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Pickled Anchovies (Γαύρος μαριναρισμένος)

Peter M. posted an article on - Aug 31, 2009, 3:01 am
By the time you read this post, I will have once again touched-down in Greece – the 20th time! I’m barely ever indoors while I’m here. If I’m not at the breach, then I’m ...
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In Conversation With Chef Michael Psilakis, Pt.4

Peter M. posted an article on - Aug 28, 2009, 8:25 am
... Greek ingredients he feels will be in the forefront of Greek cooking, Michael shares with us his plans for opening up a restaurant in Greece, ... our one hour-plus conversation...In Conversati...
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Eggplant Fritters (Μελιτζανοκεφτέδες)

Peter M. posted an article on - Aug 24, 2009, 3:52 am
About a year ago, I was surprised but also pleased to see another example of overlap occurring in different cuisines. Jenn, The Leftover Queen shared a post about her mother-in-law’s exquisite c...
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In Conversation With Chef Michael Psilakis, Pt.3

Peter M. posted an article on - Aug 21, 2009, 7:44 am
This is the third installment of my interview with New York Chef Michael Psilakis. In this segment Michael shares his memories of cooking in the White House on the occasion of Greek Independance Day, ...
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Wine-Steamed Mussels

Peter M. posted an article on - Aug 17, 2009, 3:03 am
Regular readers of my site will know that I enjoy fish and seafood alot and mussels are at the top of the list. Due to cultivation, mussels are available in most markets, they are affordable and they ...
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A Blush Sorbet With Pears, Rosé and Muscat

Peter M. posted an article on - Aug 14, 2009, 3:58 am
Here in Greece, trees are planted for their shade as much as they are planted for their fruits. Here at my family’s summer home, we have a pear tree that blocks the late afternoon sun and it als...
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Taramosalata (Ταραμοσαλάτα)

Peter M. posted an article on - Aug 7, 2009, 2:45 am
One of the many highlights of the Greek table are the array of dips and spreads. Dips and spreads are often called salads (salates) in Greek and they pair wonderfully with our food culture that depend...
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Διακοπές…

Peter M. posted an article on - Aug 4, 2009, 5:51 pm
By the time you read this, I will be in the air flying towards Greece (or already in Greece). The time has come for my annual pilgrimage to Greece, the country where my parents were born and the natio...
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Lamb Chops (Αρνίσια παϊδάκια)

Peter M. posted an article on - Aug 3, 2009, 11:18 am
One of the most enjoyable grilling centerpieces for Greeks (or anyone that enjoys the outdoor grill) would have to be lamb chops. There are many approaches…grill the whole rack and cut into indi...
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