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Month: September 2019

California Lilac (Ceanothus spp.)

September 24, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Bouyiourdi (Spicy Baked Feta with Tomatoes and Peppers)

September 18, 2019September 17, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Take the Detour

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Old Fashioned Apple Pie

September 9, 2019September 17, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Chicken Roasted with Eggplant and Tomato

September 4, 2019September 17, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

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PUT THAT BOX OF MASHED POTATO MIX DOWN, RIGHT NOW! Now head on over to the produce isle, and get yourself some fresh potatoes, because I have the last recipe for mashed potatoes you'll ever need. Not gooey, not dry, not watery, just perfect, and just in time for the holidays! There's a key ingredient most people ignore for adding just the right flavor and texture that I've learned from my parents. The recipe is waiting for you, so come on by for a visit, and please feel free to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2019/11/20/simply-perfect-mashed-potatoes . . . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #bhghowiholiday @mccormickspice #mccormick #thanksgiving #turkeyday #dinnerisserved

I love a good salmon dinner, but I like playing with the leftovers even more. Smoosh that salmon with tasty leeks, a splash of white wine, and aromatic fennel, and leftovers don't seem like such a drab meal. In fact, you'll find yourself wanting the leftovers more than the original meal! Come on over for a visit and pick up the very quick and easy recipe for this leek and fennel salmon loaf while you're there! https://mostly-greek.com/2019/11/19/leek-fennel-salmon-loaf . . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #easyrecipe #seafood #pescatarian

(🔊sound up!) Just call me a sourdough myth buster! The pic in the upper left corner is my starter. It has not been fed in weeks, it has not been coddled, there has been NO DISCARD, and therefore, no waste. It's been ignored in the refrigerator and it has been just fine. I dumped in 1 1/2 cups warm water, not quite 3 cups of whole wheat flour, stirred it all in, and voila! Listen to the sounds of all those lovely bubbles that have formed overnight! I made my bread a few hours later with this starter. There was enough for three loaves, plus for storing away for next time. How did the bread turn out? Look at the pics!! There was no additional yeast added, just my neglected starter! The recipe I made is at the link, and from there you can get to my easy and NO WASTE instructions for making your own starter! https://mostly-greek.com/2019/08/15/whole-wheat-olive-oil-sourdough-bread . . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #bakersofinstagram #bakersofinstagram #sourdough #sourdoughbread

For the longest time I couldn't remember why I had put all my muffin and cake pans in the bottom drawer while all my heavy ceramic dishes were in the drawer above. Watching my grandson play, it all of a sudden dawned on me that I had done this for another little boy, my youngest son! The two of them are only ten years apart, not long enough for me to have bothered changing things around, but long enough time for me to forget the reasons behind it. I guess I won't be moving anything around anytime soon! #gramnesia is real!😂😂 . . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #greek #grandbabies #bestgrandmaever

It's not a bad life when there's a tray of freshly-picked pomegranate just sitting on the table for snacking on! . . . . . #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 #eattherainbow

Do you really need a recipe for tea? No. But have you even heard of Greek mountain tea? That's probably also a "no". Tea is not something Greeks often drink, being more coffee aficionados instead. Tea is viewed as medicine for when you're sick, but really, it doesn't have to be limited to that. I mean, you don't just have soupa avgolemono (the Greek's version of chicken noodle soup) when you're sick, right? I enjoy drinking this tea just because it is enjoyable to drink. You won't find this in dainty teabags, either, so head on over to find out more about the best way to prepare it. Maybe you do need that recipe, after all? https://mostly-greek.com/2019/11/15/greek-mountain-tea . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #teaweather #teatime #timefortea

My grandson crawls like he's a prancing pony, and it's the cutest thing ever!😁😁 . . . . . #mostlygreek #vegetablegarden #urbangardening #growyourownfood #naturalgarden #californialiving #californialife #gardentotable #urbanhomestead #backyardfarm #farmher #hobbyfarm #smallfarm #urbanfarm #growwhatyoueat #urbangardener #growyourfood #organicgardener #gardentherapy #inmygarden #greeks #bestgrandmaever #cutestbabies

While my boys "toiled away" picking olives this last weekend, I finally got a chance to harvest my fennel seeds (and as you can see, the cat was very helpful!😉). Or at least what the birds left behind! Actually, I pulled in a decent amount. What I like to use it in most is my recipe for paximathia, a Greek cookie similar to biscotti. The fennel, along with anise, creates a uniquely delicious treat, perfect for dunking in coffee or tea. The recipe is right here at the link, so stop on by! You can also get info for growing your own sweet fennel seeds while you're there. Please feel free to tag a friend and to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2018/04/15/paximadia-greek-biscotti . . . . . #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 #mediterraneandiet #realfood #greek

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