What is the Mediterranean diet? It’s something I talk about a lot, but how is it possible to nail down exactly what it is? Some might say it consists of specific dishes like Greek salad and hummus, but it’s really much more than a list of recipes. The Mediterranean diet is about certain recipes, yes … Read more
When you think of Greek produce, what comes to mind first? Probably tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers – all the basics of a horiatiki, right? Yes, those vegetables are all great, and particularly wonderful when grown from the Greek earth! But there is so much more to the Greek table, especially in springtime, when gardens on the … Read more
And while I love a culinary project, I also understand the value of enjoying these springtime beauties as quickly as possible. So here are my favorite Greek and Greek-inspired spring recipes that are easy to cook and serve! Beet Risotto with Feta You might not think of risotto as a particularly springy recipe, but this … Read more
I have talked a lot about the Mediterranean diet being less of a diet – with all the strict rules and shaming that comes with a strict list of what you can and can’t eat – and more of a mindset. Food should equal pleasure! And cooking should be a way to feel good and … Read more
Happy Lent! Or, as we say in Greek, Kaly Sarakosti! Yesterday was Kathara Deftera – Clean Monday – and it is the start of the great Lenten fast, a 40-day period before Easter and a time of spiritual and physical cleansing. Clean Monday is so-called because it signifies the start of the Lenten season with … Read more
The Greek carnival (AKA Apokries) already well underway, and its excesses leading up to the Lent fasting period is an interesting lens through which to look at the Mediterranean diet, and especially how creatively Greek recipes approach different food groups. Last week, I talked about Tsiknoppempti, a celebration that is also known as Charred Thursday … Read more