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Month: November 2019

Riesling & Honey Poached Pears

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Savory Pumpkin & Cheddar Muffins

November 4, 2019November 4, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

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The holiday season is upon us and that means gatherings of family and friends will be happening. As fun as these get-togethers can be, they can also be stressful when it comes to planning out meals. These pears, poached in Riesling wine and honey, are an elegant dessert and yet, so simple to make. In fact they can even be made a few days in advance! You'll find the recipe on the blog, so please come on by for a visit and feel free to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2019/11/08/riesling-honey-poached-pears . . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #dessert #pear #thanksgiving

This is just a sampling of the various needlework projects I have been working on over the years. And when I say years, I mean many many years. It's not that I'm slow, I just tend to **squirrel!** a lot. Basically, I get bored with one project and start another, and then another, and then another... I actually have finished one! Sadly, just one.😂😂😭😭 . . . . . #mostlygreek #neverending #busymom #busylife #embroidery #yarnhoarder #needlepoint #needlework #adhd #adhdproblems #craftymom #crafty #knittingaddict

I'm finally back on my feet today (thanks for all your well-wishes!). Yay! To celebrate the fact that I feel like doing ANYTHING, I'm making a rather colorful bouyourdi (baked tomatoes, peppers, and feta). It's easy, full of flavor, and yes, even healthy, which is good for everyone, especially recovering sick people! You can make this, too, you know. The recipe is just a quick click away so come on by for a visit and please feel free to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2019/09/18/bouyiourdi-spicy-baked-feta-with-tomatoes-and-peppers . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal

I finally caved in and took a day off. This cold has me pretty beat up. I spent a few hours doing nothing but lying on the couch. Sometimes, though, that's exactly what we need to do! I finally sat up long enough to sort through some pics I took earlier this week. Even though it's still in the low 80s here, fall is definitely showing itself. My littlest boy is also with me, you know, the one that made me sick in the first place. He's insisting that I feed him. Now. He can't be that sick!!😂😂 . . . . . #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 #bhghome #bhgflowers

This little guy was giving me the stink eye and buzzing me like a B52 bomber. I was obviously not welcome in his territory! Silly hummingbird! Who do you think planted all the flowers for you?!🤣 . . . . . #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 #sunsetmagazine #bhgbestfrontyard #bhghome #bhgflowers #hummingbirds

When my mom saw my post yesterday about the make-it-up soup, she called and chastised me for not telling her earlier that I wasn't feeling well. Of course she would offer the standard Greek mom remedy of avgolemono soup, a Greek egg and lemon soup. (If you think that somehow just because you're 18, or even almost 50 with children and grandchildren of your own, means that you won't get in trouble with your parents in a Greek home, LOL!!) Ironically, when I first posted the soup recipe it was when one of my own kids was sick. It really is a cure-all, and you don't even have to wait until you're sick to enjoy it. Better yet, it can be made very quickly if you start off with pre-made broth. The recipe for this homey and heartwarming soup is on the blog, just a couple of clicks away. So come on over and please feel free to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2018/01/22/avgolemono-soup-greek-egg-lemon-chicken-soup . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #soupseason #soupweather

Sound on so you can hear my pathetic voice. What's in the pot? Why only the most Gourmet items ever. I even threw in some tomatoes that I couldn't be bothered to cut.🤒 . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #fluseason #ihatebeingsick #soupweather #soupseason

These pumpkin muffins are not the muffins you are thinking of. These are their savory cousins. They shun cinnamon and the other typical pumpkin spices and cozy up with sage and cheddar cheese in a whole wheat base with more than a hint of olive oil. They are perfect as a side to dinner just as much as they are perfect for breakfast. It's time for a new definition of pumpkin spice! The recipe is waiting for you, and who knows, maybe this will be a new Thanksgiving dinner feature? https://mostly-greek.com/2019/11/04/savory-pumpkin-cheddar-muffins . . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #sunsetmagazine #bhghowiholiday #countrylivingmag #kingarthurflour @tillamook @mccormickspice #mccormick

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