Today’s dish is one of my absolute favorites: stuffed squid. My fishmonger gave me a 25 cm super fresh squid
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Roast Ewe’s Leg with boiled sliced Beetroots, blanched Beetleafs and Garlic Condiment – The Greek Way – A la Greque
Today’s dish is traditional, as traditional it can be. Roast Ewe’s Leg, accompanied by boiled beetroot, and beetleafs, with a
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 readingBy the breaking wave: Tavern “Ta Kymata” in New Epidavros, Greece (Παρα θιν’ αλος: Ταβερνα “Τα Κυματα” Νεα Επιδαυρος, Ελλας)
I continue to be in the “breaking wave” mood, in spite of the fact that the first autumn rain drops
Continue readingShoulder beef steak grilled al fresco with fresh spinach salad and red wine
After the storm, comes the calm and peace and the sun! Having witnessed a brilliant 1 1/2 rainbow the evening
Continue readingLunch of 26th December 2011 in Marathon, Attica, Greece
The day of the 26th December 2011 is special. My best man “koumbaros” Manolis celebrates his name day. In addition,
Continue readingLunch in Marathon: Pork chops – Lamb offal (Gardoumbes) – Aubergines
Among other things, I have recently moved out of the metropolitan area of Athens to the hills overlooking Marathon, some
Continue readingString beans with bacalao – Αμπελοφασουλα με βακαλαο
Today’s dish belongs to the minimalist school, and as such requires tender loving care for the flavors and the textures.
Continue readingRistorante "Il Colombaio", Casole d'Elsa, Tuscany, Italy
One hot evening in August 2011 I found myself in the garden of the restaurant “Il Colombaio” in the outskirts
Continue readingPavillon de la Mer – A light dish for Spring days under the Sun
Today I share with you a dish that is perfect for the sunny days of Spring, and can be enjoyed
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