My acquaintance with Catalunya started with the soprano Montserrat Caballet. The magnificent lady who sang in the 1982 Barcelona Olympics
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Navarra greets Lesvos in a tasty union over the Neapolitan Bay: Pizza with Chorizo extra, ladotyri cheese and coriander
When it comes to taste there are no geographical boundaries. Only cultural. The setting for today’s union is provided by
Continue readingRavani – Revani: semolina sponge cake with syrup
I have been invited to lunch and the hostess asked me to prepare something sweet for the conclusion. A good
Continue readingBotrini’s Restaurant, Athens, Greece
I recently visited Botrini’s Restaurant in a suburb of Athens, Greece. Hector Botrini is one of the best chefs in
Continue readingGreece: voices from the past
As Greece continues to suffer from the worst financial, social and political crisis since the civil war of 1945-1949, I
Continue reading“Athinaeos Salsa Verde” with Fried Squid and Salted Cod
Today I want to introduce the “Athinaeos Salsa Verde”. The super star of a seafood meal that I enjoyed in
Continue readingIzmir, Turkey: a photo journal
I recently visited Izmir in Turkey for the first time. It was an emotionally difficult trip, as I was overwhelmed
Continue readingFried lamb offal (liver, kidney, lung, sweetbread and heart) with yogurt and spicy aubergine
Today I cooked lamb offal. As it happens most of the time, everything begins with the ingredients. My butcher gave
Continue readingIskele, Urla, Izmir Province, Turkey – Σκαλα (Κάτω Βουρλά)
I recently visited Izmir and toured parts of the Izmir province. Today I publish some of the photos I took
Continue readingSujuk Borek a la Greque – Μπουρεκι με Σουτζουκι
This post is about a tasty component of the Eastern Road. The Eastern Road is the gateway connecting the Greek
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