Vive le terroir! Family reunion dinner in Marathon, Greece

Terroir is a concept almost untranslatable, combining soil, weather, region and notions of authenticity, of genuineness and particularity — of

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Sardines 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

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Cuccina Povera: Pasta with sardine sauce – Ταπεινη Κουζινα: Φυτιλακι με σαρδελες

Today I continue my “Cuccina Povera” theme with a delicious and easy to do dish: pasta with sardines. I got

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Damianos Fish Tavern, Ambelas, island of Paros, Greece

Update The fish tavern has closed. In its place today you can find the “Blue Oyster” bar/restaurant. Original Article A

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Green Salad with Stuffed Sardines – Πρασινη Σαλατα με γεμιστες Σαρδελλες

Μετα πο την κραιπαλη των εορτων, με ταπεινοτητα και αφορητη ενοχη αρχιζω διαιτα. Ελα ομως που πρεπει και να τρωγονται

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Andra Mari Restaurant, Galdakao, near Bilbao

I found Andra Mari in the Red Michelin Guide and visited it last year (2007). I was positively impressed to

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