I’ve spent more than a decade traveling through Greece (mainly the Greek Islands).  Am not of Greek heritage, but quickly fell in love with Greece on my first trip back in 2001.  The more trips I made, the more I wanted to see and explore.  I was instantly hooked. Yes, Greece is beautiful.  The water, … Continue Reading

  Another octopus dish you might be thinking? What can I say, I love octopus. While I’m a big fan of grilling octopus outdoors on the bbq, come winter a stew really hits the spot. When you allow the octopus to braise in the stew it becomes very tender. This recipe was adapted from Diane … Continue Reading

Is there anything better in the summer than a vine-ripened tomato, particularly the really ugly, misshapen ones that are loaded with flavor and vibrant in color (unlike those pale, tasteless, store-bought tomatoes that are available year round). Did you know that there are over 7,500 varieties of tomatoes? I’ve had my share of Greek salads … Continue Reading