Mostly Greek

Authentic Pita Gyro (Greek Pita Sandwich)

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Dorie

First things first: it’s pronounced “YEE-roh”. Not “euro”. Not “ji-roh”. Not “guy-roh”. Please. And it is never, ever, ever, ever properly made with meat paste. Or lettuce. Just. Stop.

Creamy Tuna Pasta

Posted on April 26, 2021June 5, 2025 by Dorie

I will never tire of hearing my children’s angelic voices asking me “Mom, what’s for dinner?” Just kidding, it got old as soon as they learned the phrase.

Lemony Poppy Seed & Greek Yogurt Muffins

Posted on April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 by Dorie

I have never met a Greek who didn’t like lemon. Or maybe I have, and they were just too embarrassed to admit it. It’s probably for the best.

Pasta Flora (Greek Jam Tart)

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Dorie

Each year we harvest a lot of fruit from our backyard orchard. Each year, I make a lot of jams and jellies. Each year I realize we don’t eat a lot of it. Hmmmm…

Macadamia Nut and White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Dorie

The beginning of each new year here starts off in the worst way for those whose resolutions were to eat healthier and lose weight: the arrival of Girl Scout Cookie season. Me personally, I embrace it with a little too much gusto.

Moustokouloura (Greek Grape Molasses Cookies)

Posted on February 17, 2021August 11, 2021 by Dorie

Chances are good that unless you were raised in a traditional Greek home, you have never heard of these cookies. They may not look like much, but you’ll have to trust me when I tell you that looks can be deceiving.

Daffodils (Narcissus Genus)

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Dorie

Since moving into our home in 2007, we have systematically removed nearly every tree, plant, and lawn that was originally here. Our daffodils are one of the few surviving remnants planted at some point by one of the many prior owners of our home.

Makaronia me Kima (Greek Spaghetti with Meat Sauce)

Posted on February 2, 2021February 23, 2021 by Dorie

One might think of church bingo nights as an “old people” activity. I’ve been bingo-ing since childhood. Not just any bingo, mind you. Pasta bingo.

Mulled Wine (Spiced Wine)

Posted on January 27, 2021February 24, 2022 by Dorie

Today is cold, wet, windy, grey, and dismal. It’s glorious.

Homestead Sweet Homestead (Well… Sort of)

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Dorie

I have avoided doing any posts dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and all the other turmoil happening these days (or as we like to say in California speak “all this s&%t going on”). This story will be no different… kind of.