Cooks

Eliza’s Lavender Gems

Eliza is a darling friend of mine – we have similar tastes (in clothes, men…
Gnocchi in Sage and Brown Butter

In Florence, 2 years ago, I had a ravioli dish that was served with a simple…
How to: Avgolemono (Egg-Lemon Sauce)

I made egg-lemon sauce the other day, for a Greek dish called ‘Fricassee’ (recipe coming…
Mushroom & Miso Wafu Spaghetti

After a weekend of heavy food, and lots of rich desserts, I just craved for something…
Greek Roast Lamb with Lemon and Oregano

Easter is near, and what is a more suitable dish for the Greek Orthodox Easter than…
Roast Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Roasted Garlic

The preserved lemons I made a few weeks ago is now ready to use. And I…
Preserved Salted Lemons

Ingredients: (makes 1 large jar of preserved lemons) 3 large unwaxed, organic lemons (per large…
Celeriac and Potato Au Gratin

I recently bought a small black ceramic baking dish from Tiger. I love that store.…
Hro and Sophia’s Lemon Cheesecake

Culturally, here in Greece when it is your birthday, you buy sweets and treats for the…
Terry Pratchett: Nanny Ogg’s Cookbook

Today, a great man – author of the famous Discworld series of books, died. Death has…
Butternut Squash and Chickpea Veggie Roast

It is the time for Lent here in Greece, and people are avoiding meat and dairy…
Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy

Every roast out there goes really well with gravy – roast beef, roast chicken, even…