Its the time of year when the summer season draws to a close. Long, hot days slowly fade to cool nights and the nostalgia for fall sets in. Our minds start to daydream about cool weather, colored leaves and pumpkins – but my heart still wants to hold on to the fruits of summer. Feeling… Read more
This recipe was inspired by the gorgeous grapes we harvested from our neighbor’s trellis. Living in an older neighborhood we are surrounded by fruit bearing trees & vines- many of them planted over 100 years ago by the original settlers in our town. We hate to see food go to waste, so you will regularly… Read more
With such a vast array of physical & mental benefits, matcha is so much more than a drink. Matcha is a way of living. It nurtures the body & calms the mind- a retreat from the hectic, grounding us in the midst of our over-stimulated modern lives. Energizing yet relaxing, nourishing & protecting, matcha is… Read more
Dakos, pronounced (DAH-kos), is the quintessential Greek meal. Comprised of paximadia (Cretan barley rusks) drizzled with olive oil and topped with a juicy pile of diced ripe tomato, a generous sprinkle of feta & finished off with oregano- dakos is a meal that we can easily eat every day. During my first stay in Greece is… Read more
Greece is no stranger to struggle. Since the fall of their empire over 2000 years ago, Greece has repeatedly faced war, occupation, and famine. Currently, Greece is headed into another trying time in its history. With generations of Greeks that came before us enduring through the trials of the past, the wisest thing a modern… Read more
The crust of a pie is what makes or breaks the pie experience. The crust is the foundation, it supports the filling- it needs to be strong while also delicate, tender & flaky. Achieving these attributes with a gluten free pie crust has proven to be quite a challenge. Over the years, I have made… Read more
Avgá me domátes (pronounced: ahv-GAH meh doh-MAH-tes) is a classic Greek dish where eggs (avgá) are cooked in fresh tomatoes (domátes). Summer and tomatoes are synonymous in Greek households, where tomatoes are eaten practically every day while they are in season. Avgá me domátes is truly all about tomatoes, where they get cooked just enough… Read more
Ever since I was a small child, pistachio has always been my favorite flavor of ice cream. Little did I know, that the “pistachio” ice cream I grew up eating for most of my life did not even contain pistachios – it was green from artificial food coloring and the nuts were actually almonds. I… Read more
