Often when I speak of the traditions of my family, I claim that none of us would consider to change even the smallest detail. But thinking back, I realize it’s not true. Sometimes the changes are so gradual that new … Continue reading
Happy Christmas Eve! At midnight, I’ll be looking up at the full moon waiting to see Santa and his sleigh cross the sky! But for now, I need to arrange the last of my pastry and cookie platters for my … Continue reading
It’s officially Christmas Eve Eve! I’ve bought all the gifts, wrapped them and placed them under the tree. The cards and well wishes have all been sent, my end of the cooking is completed and every corner of the house … Continue reading
“Make the pastitsio exactly as Yiayiá used to prepare it,” my children and nieces tell me each year since my mother passed away. I use her recipe, but I tend to cut back on some of the large amounts of butter she … Continue reading
Once again, I’ve turned my home into a cookie factory. I remember my mother baking hundreds of traditional Greek pastries and cookies to gift to friends and neighbors. Mom always took pride in whatever she cooked or baked, and through … Continue reading
Each Christmas I bake hundreds of Greek pastries and cookies, most of which I give away to friends and relatives. My baking marathon has officially begun. Many of the recipes are already on this site and can be found in … Continue reading
In researching the restaurant Gabriel takes Julia to when arriving in Florence, Alle Murate, I discovered that it had unfortunately closed in 2016, replaced by another restaurant called The Fishing Lab. It was my hope that in perusing the menu, … Continue reading
Recently I posted a recipe for Liège waffles. Normally I wouldn’t repost the same recipe so close to the last one, but in chapter 30 of Gabriel’s inferno, Richard makes breakfast for his family. I had posted the waffle recipe … Continue reading
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