Fall is most definitely approaching here on the island. Cool nights make way to perfectly warm days. Summer produce is fading as the fruits of autumn begin to ripen. Sweet grapes dangle from their vines and the wild fennel blossoms have gone to seed. With the passing of each day, the busy season is coming… Read more
Ever since I perfected my shortcake recipe, I have been really wanting to make them again. Although strawberries are the typical choice they are unfortunately long out of season here in Greece, but our shortcakes are so good we would eat them with any fruit to be completely honest! While cherries were in season I… Read more
One of the greatest treasures from our little garden space here in the village has been squash blossoms. When I first started planning what to grow, Greek butternut squash (known as γλυκό κολοκύθι | pronounced: glee-KO ko-lo-KEE-thee ) was on top of my list. In strong contrast to our former life in America, availability of… Read more
Wild blackberries are the fruit of my childhood – their scent alone is enough to transport me to those hot summer days with my big sister when we would brave the thorny brambles to see who could collect the most blackberries the fastest. A welcome reminder of those cherished memories, the wild blackberries are now… Read more
I recently started a series called ‘Greek Kitchen Essentials’ – it is all about teaching you essential Greek recipes in order to introduce you to the beautiful, rich culture of the Greek cuisine. The latest essential Greek recipe that I am sharing is melitzanosalata ( pronounced: mel–eet–zah-no-sa-LA-ta ) – a traditional smoky eggplant salad that is… Read more
To say that cucumber is a staple in our Greek kitchen would be a huge understatement. We have been eating 1-2 large cucumbers every day since moving here. Why you may ask? Well, here in Greece, produce is extremely seasonal, and I mean hyper extremely seasonal. Which means lettuces are only available in the cool… Read more
“There is no such thing as a ‘self-made’ man. We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has ever done a kind deed for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into the make-up of our character and of our thoughts, as well as our success.” GEORGE BURTON ADAMS… Read more
The inspiration for this recipe came from the beautiful linen that was naturally dyed with avocado pits from my friend Maggie Pate. She reached out to me some time ago with the special news that she had written a cookbook, but it was not your typical cookbook. Instead, this her book is all about natural… Read more
