October 2019 – Mostly Greek

Eggplant Moussaka

Posted on October 31, 2019March 9, 2021 by Dorie

20190920_185326 I’m not going to lie, I hated this when I was a kid. I used to call it moose-skata. My mother was not pleased with this nickname. I’ll explain in a moment.

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NO!!

Posted on October 28, 2019February 3, 2022 by Dorie

oxi This is not a statement from a two year old throwing a temper tantrum. This is the statement that changed the outcome of World War II. Ask Winston Churchill.

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Mixed Bean Fasolada (Greek Bean Soup)

Posted on October 22, 2019March 9, 2021 by Dorie

20191019_211836 This dish is often referred to as “the national food of the Greeks”. It’s ironic that the one person in my family that’s from Greece, is the one that likes beans the least. Yes, Mom, I’m calling you out!

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Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus)

Posted on October 16, 2019June 30, 2021 by Dorie

20180612_163849 Yes, these cherries are sour. No, you don’t want to eat them fresh. Yes, you still want to grow them in your garden.

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Scottish Cock-A-Leekie Soup

Posted on October 14, 2019March 9, 2021 by Dorie

20191ghbj You will likely never eat a truly traditional cock-a-leekie soup. The reason is right there in the name. Sometimes it’s just best not to worry about it.

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Kalamata Olive Brined Pork Chops

Posted on October 10, 2019March 9, 2021 by Dorie

20190818_192643xdf Easy recipe? Check! Using flavorful ingredients that you thought you were going to throw out but have found another use for? Check, check, check!!!

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Greek Pepperoncini & Artichoke Heart Salmon Loaf

Posted on October 8, 2019November 14, 2022 by Dorie

20221114_114135 There are some foods that will never photograph well no matter how delicious they really are. This, sadly, is one of those foods.

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Columbine Flower (Aquilegia spp.)

Posted on October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 by Dorie

20190420_161129 Known also as Granny’s Bonnet (because your granny still wears one?), Columbines are a diverse group of perennial flowers that are sought after due to their unique flower shape and the ability to have multi-colored blooms.

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Spiced Pear Butter

Posted on October 1, 2019May 13, 2022 by Dorie

20190930_191735xdfc Pears are fickle things. Frustratingly fickle things. And yet, when you get some cooperation from them, they are also delightfully delicious things.