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Don’t confuse Greek fava with fava beans (Vicia Faba) although «vicia» and «vetches» are classified in the same genus. Greek fava (lathyrus clymenum), looks like yellow split peas, but is much tastier and is produced in various parts of Greece. The most popular one is the one produced on Santorini Island, because of the volcanic soil [...]
Continue reading about Greek Fava with two recipes: Greek Fava Soup with Pumpkin and Fava Dip
Today is Evangelismos tis Theotokou (Annunciation Day) and also our Independence Day. Chronia Polla to all our co-Hellences and Chronia Polla to my daughter, Evangelia (Elia) who is celebrating her name day. Whenever someone is celebrating their name day, there is always a dessert to offer to our guests. Although today I have made eclairs as this [...]
Beetroots (Beta Vulgaris) in Greek Pantzaria or Kokkinogoulia, also known as zacharoteutla, are known in Greece since antiquity as a valuable and nutricious vegetable. Wild Sea Beets (Beta Maritima), being native to the shores of the Mediterranean region, has been used as a vegetable for over 2000 years. There are mentions even by [...]
This year was so cold that I cannot remember any other year making so many soups. We usually stick to the traditional ones like Chicken and Rice Avgolemono, Trahanas, Hortosoupa, Psarosoupa and Kreatosoupa. Except for hortosoupa all the remaining are not allowed in a gallbladder diet. After seeing the list of what [...]
Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor, I’m not a surgeon and I’m not a dietician. Each person may have different symptoms, so please consult your doctor before following this diet. In my last post I told you that my husband was in hospital but I did not have the time to explain in detail what happened. [...]
Continue reading about Gallbladder Diet: Foods for Gallbladder Problems
On Monday it was Kathara Deftera or Ash Monday, which marks the beginning of the 48 days of fasting before the Easter which is on the 15th April, 2012. We did not go anywhere to celebrate because after (almost) recovering from a flu, on Sunday afternoon, after lying down to rest for an hour, when [...]
Continue reading about Vegan Pommes Lyonnaises the Greek Way
Tomorrow is Tyrini, the last day before the Easter fasting begins and also marks the end of carnival. On this day it is a tradition to eat anything with dairy products, especially cheese. In Cyprus the last day before fasting for Christmas (14th November) and Tyrini, before Easter is called «sikoses». Sikoses, from the [...]
I have made this spicy tomato sauce recently and have used it in a few recipes which will be posted soon. I call it a winter sauce because I have used tinned tomatoes, whereas in summer I would have used fresh ripe tomatoes and may be some fresh basil or fresh oregano in it. Making [...]
Continue reading about Homemade Easy Spicy Winter Tomato Sauce and How to preserve it
I’ve made this recipe many times each time with a few minor changes. I’ve marinated the salmon with honey and orange, with honey and lemon, with pomegranate molasses, with petimezi (grape molasses), with Asian flavours, etc. Salmon is one of my favourite fishes and still have a lot of recipes I have not posted. Although [...]
We returned from Sparta last night and I wish to thank all of you for your sympathy and kind words. Apart from the economic crisis even the weather is conspiring against us this year. A big Siberian Freeze is hitting Europe the past week with snowfall all over the country, even here in Athens. We [...]
Continue reading about Kotopoulo Trahanas Soup and How to self publish an e-cookbook on Amazon
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