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From the Bakery

Learn how to prepare a variety of breads, rolls, muffins, and other baked goods just like my own grandmothers made. See the Sweet Treats menu for cakes, pies, cookies, etc.

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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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Today is tsiknopempti (smelly Thursday). It has this name not for a bad reason, but because of all the delicious aromas wafting up from the barbecue grills that will be everywhere during the day preparing meat of all kinds. The reason is because this is the last week that Orthodox Christians should be eating meat before we head into Lent, that multi-week period of fasting leading up to Pascha (Easter). Greeks indulge on this day, usually with grilled pork like these chops, or like souvlaki. You can celebrate, too, with these pork chops made with a marinade from kalamata olive brine, or my souvlaki recipe! Just click on the link and come on over for a visit. Feel free to tag a friend and to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2019/10/10/kalamata-olive-brined-pork-chops/ . . . . . . #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 #tsiknopempti #orthodoxchristian

On our way home this weekend from Southern California, we decided to take a detour to go visit the Old Man's father. Getting there is somewhat like the winter sleigh song that goes "over the river and through the woods to Grandfather's house we go", except it's dry riverbeds and avocado orchards. He and his wife live on a large semi-rural lot, where there's always something new to see in the garden, along with lizards to be caught by not-so-little boys. They also have some fun garden art and sent us off with a nice little surprise. Come on over to see for yourself by clicking on the link in my profile, and feel free to stay and visit for a while! https://mostly-greek.com/2020/02/19/over-the-river-bed-and-through-the-avocado-orchards-to-grandfathers-house-we-go . . . . . . #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

One of the drawbacks of traveling, aside from bad coffee and missing my own bed, is the frequent eating out. Some restaurants may offer tasty food that you don't regret eating, but more often than not the food is heavy and overly salty. So when I get home, it's my opportunity to help my body recuperate. This traditional Greek lentil and tomato soup, called fakes, is the perfect kind of meal to do just that. You can make it vegan if you want, or give a little extra protein with a meat based broth or added chunks of chicken or pork. Either way, it's a wonderful all-in-one meal that won't make you question your life choices! Come on over for a visit to get the recipe by clicking on the link, and feel free to tag a friend and to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2019/12/19/fakes-greek-lentil-soup/ . . . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #veganrecipe #plantbased #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #healthydiet #eatwellbewell #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #bbcgoodfood @foodblogfeed #foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed #feedfeed

Heading home via a detour to visit family. This year's Greek Folk Dance Festival was a lot of fun, and I'm so proud of my medium boy and the rest of our kids for their hard work! These videos are just a little snippet of some California geology for you! Those slanted layers of rock are a sign of the intense amount of uplift that created our massive mountain ranges. . . . . . . #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 #ilovecalifornia

Had a BIG meal at Eureka Pizza Co. in Yorba Linda tonight with the other parents from the dance group here at FDF. If you live in or are visiting the So Cal area, stop on by for some tasty Greek-Italian food! . . . . . @eurekapizzacompany #mostlygreek #greekfood #greeks #greek #italianfood

All those practices pay off! Tonight we find out the results, but no matter what, we are pretty dang proud of this group! . . . . . #mostlygreek #greek #greeks #fdf #fdf2020 #proudmom

One of the unspoken truths about FDF is that any open space, indoors or out, is a perfect place for a practice session or impromptu dance party. . . . . . . #mostlygreek #greek #greeks #fdf #fdf2020 #dancelikeyoumeanit

First round done! . . . . . #mostlygreek #fdf #fdf2020 #greeks #greek

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