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Watercress (Nasturtium officinale)

May 1, 2018September 25, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

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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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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

Seriously, this is actually a Greek invention from several decades ago! It's also likely the inspiration for Starbucks frappecino drinks. Frappe really is tasty and if you have a drink blender or little electric hand whisk, it whips up very quickly. It's perfect for a summer day treat, but can be enjoyed any time of year! I have a recipe at the link so come on over for a visit! If you are cutting out dairy for lent, you could use a non-dairy milk alternative and it would be a perfect #greeklentenrecipes as well! . 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/2017/09/05/greek-frappe/ . #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 #nescafe @chsugar #greek #greeks #coffee

These are not your ordinary waffles. Oh no. These are sourdough waffles and they are the most divine thing to exit my waffle iron. Wait... did you just tell me that you STILL don't have any sourdough starter?! Well, okay, it's not like you don't have time to get one going right now (and it's super easy to keep it going, too, trust me). Not only that, but I also have a fast-track recipe for a starter, so we're good! These waffles come out crisp and light, and full of so much flavor. They also freeze well and pop right into the toaster for later on, so plan on two batches to be on the safe side! The recipe is a click away (and it has links to posts on how to do a sourdough starter), 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/2018/02/14/sourdough-waffles/ . . . . . #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 #bhgwintheweekend #kingarthurflour @chsugar @bobsredmill #sourdough #breakfastisserved #whatsforbreakfast

I made a double batch of my Gigantes Plaki recipe last night, and we'll be feasting on it for a few days! Trust me when I say this is nothing we will be bothered by in any way! Gigantes are a type of bean grown in Greece, similar to lima beans, but they are even bigger! In fact, gigantes means giant, while plaki means baked. And there you go! If you can't find the actual gigantes beans, large lima beans can be used in place of them, and they'll have the same type of taste and texture, which is delicious in case you didn't know! The traditional version of this dish is meatless, and so is often consumed during Lent, which is now. However, pork or chicken sausages would also go very well in it, too, if you wanted to use 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! . By the way, more meatless Lenten recipes can be found by following #greeklentenrecipes! . 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/2018/03/01/baked-greek-giant-beans-gigantes-plaki/ . . . . . #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 #meatlessmeals #lent #greek #greeks

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