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Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California

Month: April 2018

Roast Chicken with Garlic & Carrots

April 27, 2018September 25, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Babies!

April 26, 2018September 25, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Caring for Roses Part 2: Sun & Soil

April 24, 2018September 25, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Earth Day

April 22, 2018September 25, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

California Skies

April 20, 2018September 25, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Hoplia Beetle (Hoplia callipyge)

April 19, 2018September 25, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Tomato and Seafood Pasta Sauce

April 18, 2018September 25, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

California Poppies (Eschscholzia californica)

April 17, 2018September 26, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Room for Rent, Cheap!

April 16, 2018January 28, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Paximathia (Greek Biscotti)

April 15, 2018September 26, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Roast Lamb with Potatoes

April 14, 2018September 26, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Storing Root Vegetables

April 6, 2018September 26, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

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One of my most looked forward to harvests is coming soon! These baby artichokes will soon be steamed to perfection and waiting for me on my dinner plate (the perfect side dish for any #greeklentenrecipes). I may even try making some marinated artichoke hearts this year, too. Growing your own is fun, and there are ways to add these beautiful and unique plants to your garden, even if you don't have the proper climate. I'm in a hot zone 9 where artichokes don't normally thrive, but here they are anyway!! To help your green thumb, I've got tips and information on growing them, plus a handful of recipes using prepared artichokes, so come on over for a visit. Once you're there, just type in "artichoke" in the search bar and a bunch of recipes will come up. See you there! . To get to the link, just tap on the "mostlygreek" name anywhere you see it. This will take you to my profile where you'll see a "tapbio" link in blue. Click that and you'll get to a page full of lovely pictures. Tap on any one you want and you'll get directly to the post about that picture. From there you can explore the entire mostly-greek world! 😄 . https://mostly-greek.com/2018/06/28/artichoke/ . . . . . . #mostlygreek #vegetablegarden #urbangardening #ediblegarden #flowergarden #herbgarden #growyourownfood #naturalgarden #organicgardening #organicgarden #californialiving #californialife #gardentotable #urbanhomestead #backyardfarm #farmher #hobbyfarm #smallfarm #urbanfarm #growwhatyoueat #urbangardener #growyourfood #organicgardener #gardentherapy #inmygarden #greekfood #greek #greeks

Waiting for an avocado to become perfectly ripe is one of the most trying things. They seem to be hard for forever, and then before you know it have gone to mush! But when you get them just right, if you make this avocado and feta cheese dip, all that waiting will seem like no big deal at all! Avocado pairs perfectly with tangy feta along with a little fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice to make a lovely dip, perfect for pairing with all your favorite crunchy snacks, and it's Lent friendly, too. The recipe is super easy, so come on over for a visit to get it! Be sure to tag a friend and to share! . Make sure you check out all the #greeklentenrecipes, too, for lots of yummy meal ideas for this period of fasting! . To get to the link, just tap on the "mostlygreek" name anywhere you see it. This will take you to my profile where you'll see a "tapbio" link in blue. Click that and you'll get to a page full of lovely pictures. Tap on any one you want and you'll get directly to the post about that picture. From there you can explore the entire mostly-greek world! 😄 . https://mostly-greek.com/2020/03/28/feta-avocado-dip/ . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #bbcgoodfood @foodblogfeed #foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed #feedfeed #meatlessmonday

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I've debated back and forth between calling this beefy-leekie or leekie-beefy soup (but this name conjures up some interesting images, though!🤔). No matter what you decide to go with, you'll be glad you made it. It's based on the classic Scottish dish Cock-a-leekie soup (chicken and leeks) and is just as ridiculously easy to prepare as the original. The best thing is that it's full of flavor and strikes the perfect balance between a hearty and filling meal, and a lightweight one that won't weigh you down. The recipe is waiting for you, so click the link to come on over for a visit! . To get to the link, just tap on the "mostlygreek" name anywhere you see it. This will take you to my profile where you'll see a "tapbio" link in blue. Click that and you'll get to a page full of lovely pictures. Tap on any one you want and you'll get directly to the post about that picture. From there you can explore the entire mostly-greek world! 😄 . https://mostly-greek.com/2020/03/28/beefy-leekie-soup-or-is-it-leekie-beefy-soup/ . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #bbcgoodfood @foodblogfeed #foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed #feedfeed #soupweather #soupseason

When Yiayia (grandma- that's me!😁) gets in the way of your shelter-in-place under the kitchen table! . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #greeks #greek #bestgrandmaever #grandbabies

Today is a dual holiday for Greeks and Orthodox Christians worldwide. March 25th is the day that Greece declared its independence from Turkey, ending roughly 400 years of occupation. The day was not chosen at random, though, because March 25th is also commemorated as the Annunciation of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) by the Archangel Gabriel, the day Mary was told that she was chosen by God to give birth to Christ. Many times during the war for independence the Theotokos was reportedly seen by soldiers, giving them help and strength to succeed. . Though Greeks and Orthodox Christians can't celebrate how they would like this year, you can still read how it would be done by clicking on the link! Next year's celebrations should be quite the sight to see, as it will be the 200th Independence Day anniversary. Till then, stay home and stay well! ΖΉΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΆΔΑ!! (Long live Greece!) . To get to the link, just tap on the "mostlygreek" name anywhere you see it. This will take you to my profile where you'll see a "tapbio" link in blue. Click that and you'll get to a page full of lovely pictures. Tap on any one you want and you'll get directly to the post about that picture. From there you can explore the entire mostly-greek world! 😄 . https://mostly-greek.com/2019/03/25/march-25th-a-greek-2-for-1-special-holiday/ . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #bbcgoodfood @foodblogfeed #foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed #feedfeed #greek #greeks #greekorthodox #greekindependenceday #greeklentenrecipes

So what's blooming in your neck of the woods, or as we would say in Greek, το χωριό σου (your village)? Right now both my sweet and sour cherries are coming in, and I still have some leftover nectarine blossoms. Also the apple tree is gearing up to go. Soon the citrus will not only delight us with their profuse blooms, but also their absolutely heavenly aroma! I hope your view is as decent as mine, but no matter what, stay safe and stay home! . . . . . #mostlygreek #vegetablegarden #urbangardening #ediblegarden #flowergarden #herbgarden #growyourownfood #naturalgarden #organicgardening #organicgarden #californialiving #californialife #gardentotable #urbanhomestead #backyardfarm #farmher #hobbyfarm #smallfarm #urbanfarm #growwhatyoueat #urbangardener #growyourfood #organicgardener #gardentherapy #inmygarden #bhgbestfrontyard #bhgflowers

So now that the hoarders bought up all the bread, you probably thought no problem, you'll bake your own. Then noticed that not only was all the flour gone, so was the yeast. Well, I can't help you with creating more flour, but I can help you with the yeast part because you already have it in the flour, itself!! This is the basis of sourdough starters, utilizing naturally-occurring yeasts in the flour. With staples like flour being in short supply these days, you'll also be happy to know that all the instructions for throwing away part of your starter as you "feed" it are completely unnecessary! I NEVER have discard, because I use a method that doesn't create the waste in the first place. I have the incredibly easy instructions for you at the link, and once you're at my blog, just type in "sourdough" in the search bar for a variety of recipes (even dessert!). So come on over for a visit and be sure to tag a friend and to share! . To get to the link, just tap on the "mostlygreek" name anywhere you see it. This will take you to my profile where you'll see a "tapbio" link in blue. Click that and you'll get to a page full of lovely pictures. Tap on any one you want and you'll get directly to the post about that picture. From there you can explore the entire mostly-greek world! 😄 . https://mostly-greek.com/2017/09/11/super-easy-no-waste-sourdough-starter/ . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #bbcgoodfood @foodblogfeed #foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed #feedfeed #sourdough #nowaste #bakefeed

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