As the crisis in Greece deepens, and the country becomes more and more indebted and troubled, I dig deep in
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Boiled Grouper Head with Greek Mayonnaise – Βραστο κεφαλι σφυριδας με ελληνικη μαγιονεζα
As always, cooking begins in the market place. I went to my fisherman and found a 6kg grouper resting on
Continue readingRestaurante Arzak – San Sebastian, Donostia, Basque Country
Juan Mari Arzak is one of the giants of Basque and International cuisine for the last 35 years. His restaurant
Continue readingMelange with Anchovies – Συνθεση με γαυρο
Today I will cook a melange with one my favorite small fish, the anchovy (gavros in Greek). The idea of
Continue readingRestaurante Rekondo – San Sebastian, Basque Country
This is a restaurant in “my” neighborhood in San Sebastian. It is on the steep narrow road that takes you to Monte
Continue readingBeef Kidneys with porcini mushrooms, and red cabbage and cauliflower puree
This is the result of falling half asleep on the morning flight to Athens and then rushing to the hypermarket
Continue readingAleppo, Syria: A foodlover’s paradise?
It is not often that new chapters open in whatever we do, think, love, dream and desire. I have the
Continue readingMeat balls with lentils and potato patty
Today I wanted to eat lentils in a different way, and I decided to marry them with meat balls and
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In my last trip to Rome I had the pleasure of dining in one of the best restaurants in town,
Continue readingRoast Rooster with pancetta, broccoli and bulgar wheat – Κοκκορας στο φουρνο με παντσετα, μπροκολι και πληγουρι
Today’s dish is good for the wet windy weather we had in Athens today. It is warm, soft, crunchy, tasty,
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