Sfouggato literally means ‘resembling a sponge in texture’. The word is derived from the ancient Greek spoggia σπογγιά (also Attic sfoggia σφογγιά) = spoggos = sponge. The word spoggia is the source of the Latin sfongia in the Apicius’…
TOMATO PASTE
In the late 19th century the tomatoes were only available during summer and refrigerators were almost unkown, thus wise and cost-consious women from big cities and tomato producing areas made their own tomato paste for the winter. Keep in mind…
FAVA STUFFED CYCLAMEN LEAVES
Fava occupies a special place in Greek diet since ancient times. In the past, it was the poor man’s meat and one of the basic Lenten dishes. During religious fasting periods amounts of this puree was consumed particularly in the…
SEE YOU IN OCTOBER
This is a post to let you know that I will be away from my blog for some time, due to lots of work going on. ….And here is a modern recipe based on four ingredients which are often used…
A REFRESHMENT(4) & A GARLIC SAUCE
Here’s what farmers from West Crete and Thrace could do with all those cucumbers in their summer gardens! Cucumber salads, greek salads, tzatziki and a thirst quenching refreshment, a DROSSERIKO. It is delicious and really easy. DROSSERIKO In your…