Ugh, I can’t believe it’s already Labor Day weekend? Where did the summer go??? I was planning on posting this weeks ago to kick off the grilling season, but just getting around to it now. In any case, hope you’ve been enjoying your summer. It’s been a hot and rainy one in Philadelphia. Can’t think … Continue Reading
Gazpacho, the Spanish chilled tomato soup, is widely known — and for good reason. It’s refreshing and light and hits the spot on a hot summer day. But have you ever tried salmorejo? It’s a thicker, creamier (compared to gazpacho) chilled tomato soup that hails from southern Spain, Cordoba (in Andalucia) to be exact. It’s … Continue Reading
Who loves squid? Whenever I see ‘dirty’ squid (i.e., squid that hasn’t been cleaned and still has its outer, gray-purplish skin) at the fish market, I instantly know what I’m having for dinner that night. Unfortunately, dirty squid is hard to come by. These days, most squid comes cleaned (sigh). Yes, it’s convenient, but cleaned … Continue Reading
The thing I love so much about Greek cooking is that typical, humble, everyday ingredients are transformed into incredibly flavorful dishes with minimal effort. Case in point, green beans. They are not something I typically gravitate toward. But, when green beans (known as fasolakia in Greece) are slowly cooked with onion, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, dill … Continue Reading
Who really wants to cook when the temperature is hovering near 100 degrees Fahrenheit? I normally love to cook, though sometimes lack the energy (or desire) to do so when it’s sweltering hot outside. Nonetheless, cooking during a heat wave need not be limited to salads. Solution, meet onigirazu (aka sushi sandwich); not quite a … Continue Reading
