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Greek Food - Recipes and Reflections

Greek Food - Recipes and Reflections

http://greekgourmand.blogspot.com/

Selected traditional and regional Greek food recipes along with reflections relating to the culinary practices, customs, facts, and history of Greek cookery and gastronomy.

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  • Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: My Big Fat Greek Baptism

    Posted on Monday October 26th, 2009 at 00:56 in baptism, foodbuzz

    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. Days prior, and after my ...

  • Cretan Dakos, or Koukouvayia (Owl) - Ντάκος

    Posted on Wednesday September 30th, 2009 at 22:55 in crete, tomatoes, dakos

    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

    Posted on Saturday August 8th, 2009 at 21:36 in toronto, festival, 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)

    Posted on Thursday August 6th, 2009 at 21:20 in Macedonia, dessert, semolina, revani

    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)

    Posted on Wednesday August 5th, 2009 at 16:08 in peppers, grilled, feta cheese, feta

    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

    Posted on Monday July 20th, 2009 at 09:49 in podcast, philosophy, interview, 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...

Comments & Reviews

This blog is currently rated a 5.00 out of a possible 5 based on 3 comments.

ayda

5 stars aida

Excellent blog.Very informative.Good luck.

Posted: January 15th, 2009 | More Reviews From ayda | Report This Comment

jenniesaysrelax

5 stars jennie

keep on posting - my husband + i are obsessed w/ greek food (lived there for a short while) - always looking for new stuff to try!

Posted: November 10th, 2008 | More Reviews From jenniesaysrelax | Report This Comment

BennyGreenberg

5 stars Benny Greenberg

I am glad to be the first to review this site - GO HERE - and get hungry - man oh man the food is awesome looking and the recipes easy-to-follow - you have a new fan!

Posted: May 9th, 2008 | More Reviews From BennyGreenberg | Report This Comment

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