This blog is all about learning, and eating, as many Greek recipes as possible. But there’s one recipe I’ve put off learning—manestra. Manestra (better known as kritharaki in Greece) is a Greek dish made with orzo in a tasty tomato sauce and is one of my favorite Greek dishes. My yiayia (grandma) makes me a batch … Continue reading Yiayia’s Manestra (Kritharaki)
Here’s one dish I don’t get enough of (and wish I did)—shrimp saganaki. I don’t make it very often since discovering my older brother, Pete, is allergic to shrimp and other shellfish. I will not be the one to send him into anaphylactic shock. I care for my brother’s well-being and I’m somewhat upset with … Continue reading Shrimp Saganaki
My whole life, I’ve randomly craved a specific food or cuisine only to indulge in it for days or even weeks. A couple of years ago I went complete left field of Greek cuisine and made stir-fry every other day. Another time it was protein pancakes. Now it’s mushroom everything. Whenever I dine I order … Continue reading Stifado me Manitaria (Mushroom Stifado)
Growing up, a winter snowfall meant braving the weather to make snow angels, building snow forts, and having intense snowball fights with my brothers. But now, when the temperature drops lower than 40 degrees and the weatherman even mentions an approaching snowstorm, all I want to do is bundle up indoors with blankets and put … Continue reading Yiayia’s Lamb Stew
Of all the different regional foods I've tried along my travels in Greece, Cretan cuisine is by far my favorite. There is such a simplicity to it that it makes you wonder how the food could taste so good. Fresh herbs, cheese, vegetables, and plenty of olive oil are all used to create simple but … Continue reading Dakos (Cretan Rusk)
Everything tastes better in Greece. Maybe it’s because when I’m there I can take the time to sit back, sip some Greek coffee and savor the food. Or maybe it is because the tomatoes truly are juicier, the fish is always more fresh, and all the pites (pies) are locally baked. Whatever it is, whenever … Continue reading Make Your Own Cheese
Dear younger self, Life hasn’t always been easy for you, but not because life is hard, it’s because you are hard on yourself and you are your own biggest critic. You strive for perfection and have yet to realize life is full of beautiful imperfections. You’re 16 and want to be just like everyone else. … Continue reading Philautia (Self Love)
