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It’s Easy to Speak of Parlour Lounge
I recently was invited to come check out Parlour, located on Adelaide West in Toronto’s entertainment district. Surrounded by loud bars and nightclubs, this oasis of sophisticated entertainment allows...
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Nistisima Paximadia
Here I am, mid-week into the first week of Lent. The first day is the hardest and then each day it becomes easier and easier. One meal that’s a challenge is breakfast. I eat breakfast, rarely skip and...
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Paximadia With Figs, Star Anise & Walnuts
I came up with this recipe after having an epiphany that I must once again have and enjoy the flavour combo of walnuts and figs in a recent salad with this same glorious pairing of walnuts and figs. In...
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Spinach and Feta Flutes Made With Sliced Bread
Growing up in the west (Canada), many of us took for granted the convenience product known as sliced bread. The rest of the world does not necessarily have sliced bread. In Greece, it was introduced to...
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Sesame Halva Balls
In Greece, we love our Halvah but the definition can be a little confusing, as there are a few different varieties. One kind of halva is made from semolina and it’s often made into a dessert with nuts...
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Easy Tyropitakia in a Pan
While here in Greece, many leave the city for their ancestral town/village or they head to their summer homes/vacation spot. It could be the mountains or in my family’s case, our summer home in...
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Mouton Vert, Greek Vegetarian Kitchen
Mouton Vert Vegetarian Restaurant Facebook Page It’s also a cafe, bakery and Greek specialty store. Mouton Vert means “green sheep”, referring to it’s vegetarian and vegan foods it specializes in....
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Homemade Greek Yogurt
Today is your lucky day. I’m sharing my mom’s recipe for making homemade Greek-style yogurt. I’ve seen people lament that they cannot find good Greek yogurt or some have even invested in a yogurt...
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Phyllo Pies For Sale!
This is one of the most exciting moments since this blog first began back in May of 2007. After many hours of learning the craft of making homemade phyllo, I am confident enough to be able to make it...
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