Back to blogging… It’s been an eternity since my last post, but in the meantime I finally finished up the edits on my book. The Lexicon of Greek Taste is due for release by Aspri Lexi Press in September 2009!! …
A FABULOUS BLOG AWARD
One of my favourite bloggers, the lovely Tangled Noodle has passed on to me the Fabulous Blog Award. Since I am the honored recipient of it- thanks a lot, Tangled Noodle- I have to pass it on to five other blogs…
OLIVES
Feeling jealous of Ken Albala’s olives, I would like to present you these beauties. No 1 olives, are preserved in bitter orange juice. Picked in October, they have not yet lost their bitterness, however their taste is perfect for me;…
MUSHROOMS, FUNGI, AMANITAS, MANITARIA, MANITES
In olden times, Greeks had a love of mushrooms of many kinds, supported by extensive knowledge, particularly among men and to some extent hunters and villagers. Rural populations considered mushrooms as ‘meat’ for the poor and relied on them when…
KOULOURI
I am a big fan of freshly made koulouri. Covered with sesame seeds, crusted on the outside and soft on the inside, still warm if I am lucky, koulouri is my perfect snack. So, it is not strange that I…