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Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California

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)

Greek mom and yiayia (grandma), living the suburban life with my family in the heart of California like it’s a Greek village!

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This cream of mushroom soup is one of the greatest ironies in my life. I hate mushrooms. Despise them. I pick even the smallest slivers of them out of any food that has been contaminated by their presence. Yet I make this soup on purpose and do so willingly. And then I eat it and get seconds when I'm done! I don't know what else to tell you other than that it's really good! So whether you like mushrooms (weirdo), or you're like me, this soup will be enjoyed by everyone. Come on over for a visit to get the recipe, and be sure to tag a friend and to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2017/12/03/cream-of-mushroom-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 #mushrooms #soupweather #soupseason #whatsfordinner #dinnertime

The smell even wafted into the house.😣☠☠☠ . . . . . #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 #bhgpets #catsaresilly #catsofinstagram #stupidcat #smellycat

So what in the name of all that is Holy is this mess here?? Not everything I make is meant to be eaten! This is the start of the best way I know to make a hot, roaring fire, either for your home hearth or for your campfire away from home. This is an accumulation of old candles, wax from cheese, and random odds and ends of wax that I save up to make what I call little fire bombs. The wax is drizzled over wads of shredded paper that are nestled in cardboard egg cartons. They burn hot, long, and get a fire going in seconds! I have instructions complete with step by step pictures, as always, at the link. So come on over to find out how you, too, can have a cozy fire with little effort. Please be sure to tag a friend and to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2017/10/27/fire-starter-bombs/ . . . . . #mostlygreek #nowaste #repurposed #reducewaste #reduceyourwaste #carbonfootprint #selfsufficient #selfsufficiency #reducereuserecycle #urbanhomestead #suburbanhomestead #camping #campfire #californialiving #californialife #lowimpact

You've probably heard of breakfast before. You know, that meal that we all push aside in our quest to get on the road to work before rush hour traffic sets in. Here's a suggestion for you: make something you can eat on the go, or even eat outside of a car and do so with ease. These sourdough cinnamon-raisin rolls fit the bill perfectly. Make a bunch in advance and you'll have a tasty treat that nourishes and satisfies, but without being a total sugar bomb (which is not really a good breakfast). Like so many of the things I make, the process is pretty easy and the payout is huge! Come on over for a visit to get the recipe, and please feel free to tag a friend and to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2020/01/17/sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-rolls/ . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen # bakingday #sourdough #breakfast #cookit #homecookedmeal #bbcgoodfood @foodblogfeed #foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed #feedfeed #kingarthurflour @chsugar @mccormickspice #mccormickspice @bobsredmill #marksofmaking @sunmaid

To me, these psaro keftedes (Greek salmon meatballs) taste like summer. Maybe it's the fresh cilantro, the zing of ginger root, and the splash of lime mixed in that creates a tropical vibe. Maybe it's the cold temperatures here (well, at least it's cold to me) that are making me look forward just a teensy bit to summer. Either way, these little bites of yumminess satisfy in all forms of weather and are so easy to make. The flavor combination may not be Greek, but really, you won't care when you're eating them! The recipe is just a click away, so come on over for a visit and be sure to tag a friend and to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2019/06/07/ginger-cilantro-salmon-cakes/ . . . . . #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 #sunkistcitrus @sunkistcitrus #sharewhatsreal #seafood #salmon

It is no wonder that the Greek goddess Persephone was tempted by Hades to eat the pomegranate seeds while she was in his dark and dreary underworld. Their brilliant red flesh shimmers like garnet jewels and the juice pops out in your mouth in a delicious burst of flavor. Better yet is the fact that these unique fruits are ready to harvest right as winter approaches, when other fruits are a distant memory. I have information on how to grow these trees, that are just as lovely to look at as they are to eat! Come on over for a visit and be sure to tag a friend and to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2018/10/04/pomegranate/ . . . . . . #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 #pomegranate

Winter is very much still with us, and will be for some time to come. Add to it the fact that we're now in the post-holiday season slump, where all the decorations and cheery lights have been taken down, and those grey skies seem just a little more dreary. . So why not let your meals fill in the gap left behind? There are more options for hearty and warming food than just soups and stews. Don't get me wrong, I love those, too, but change can be good. These stuffed winter squashes are filled with the same ingredients used for summer tomatoes and peppers, and their bright colored flesh makes for a happy sight, indeed! So liven up your table and come on over for the recipe! Be sure to tag a friend and to share! . https://mostly-greek.com/2019/01/07/winter-squash-yemista/ . . . . . . #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 @mccormickspice #mccormickspice @sunmaid @lundbergfarms #wholegraingoodness

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