Ivy on March 7th, 2010

In Orthodox religion during the 48 days of Lent, which is the fasting period, no animal products are allowed to be eaten.    Fasting doesn’t have to be boring or a torture, so I am always trying to create something out of the usual.
I was inspired to make these tahini muffins last fall, when [...]

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Tried and Tasted is an event which started by Zlamushka who blogs at Zlamushka’s Spicy Kitchen. The aim of this event is to showcase one blog, every month, allowing fellow food bloggers to thoroughly explore the featured blog and choose one or more recipes to “try and taste” in their own kitchens.
Aparna, of My [...]

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Ivy on January 3rd, 2009

One of my good friends,  Cynthia, of Tastes Like Home, has published her first book “My Caribbean Cookbook, Tastes Like Home”.  Good Luck, Cynthia with your book.

The book is now available online for sale and please read more about it here.
The book is more than just an average cookbook as through the various articles, the [...]

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Ivy on October 21st, 2008

Fresh anthotyros is often called the Greek cream cheese because of its texture and taste, although it is more granular in texture than regular cream cheese. It is traditionally used as a table or dessert cheese and as an ingredient in stuffed pies (pitas). It goes well with fruits such as figs, pears, and apples.
Anthotyros [...]

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