This review is long overdue. But better late than never. During an Autumn visit to the Black Forest in Germany
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Vassilenas Restaurant in Piraeus, Greece – Το εστιατοριο “Βασιλαινας” στον Πειραια
I recently visited the Vassilenas restaurant in Piraeus, Greece. It has been one of my father’s favorites. The restaurant began
Continue readingNon esiste piu – No longer in existence (1): Osteria di Camugnone, Vergato, Bologna, Italia
The “Non esiste piu – No longer in existence” series A year ago, in the early hours of 14th August 2012
Continue readingDeconstructed Green Beans (Haricot vert) Yahni – Αποδομημενα φασολακια γιαχνι
Green beans (haricot vert) “yahni” is one of the most delicious dishes during the Greek Summer. Today I cook the
Continue readingSardines fried in a tomato skin batter – Σαρδελλες τηγανητες σε κουρκουτι με φλουδα ντοματας
“A fresh sardine is better than stale lobster” Feran Adria, Celebrity Chef. Today’s recipe is the result of inspiration. I
Continue readingVine leafs stuffed with minced beef, served on a bed of spicy yogourt and sprinkled with chopped pastirma – Αμπελοφυλλα γεμιστα με βοδινο κυμα, σερβιρισμενα με καυτερο γιαουρτι και παστουρμα
Today’s dish is a variance of a classic: vine leafs stuffed with minced beef. Before I proceed with the dish,
Continue readingBacalao confit with zucchini sticks and garlic – Μπακαλιαρος κονφι με τηγανητα κολοκυθια και σκορδο
Today’s dish is a combination of some of my most favourite ingredients. First of all, bacalao. In spite of the
Continue readingBohm’s Herrenkeller, Nurenberg, Germany
It has been a long time since I visited Nurenberg in Germany, the birthplace of Albrecht Durer and Hans Sachs.
Continue readingGreen peas, potatoes and artichokes: a ticket to heaven
Today I have a humble but most delicious dish that I consider a ticket to heaven. And I must confess,
Continue readingGreek Easter 2013: An Enquiry into the taste of Meat – Ελληνικο Πασχα 2013: Διερευνηση της γευσεως του κρεατος
Το φετεινο Πασχα το περασα στους Ωρεους Ευβοιας, μαζι με τα αγαπημενα μου ξαδερφια και ανηψια. Καθε Πασχα ειναι μια
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