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GastroGreece
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Should I have entitled this blog Gourmet Greece. No is the answer! Eating & drinking well in Greece ,is all about fresh,simple, tasty food that is gutsy and colourful. Hear about great wines made from Greece's treasure trove of indigenous grape varieties. I will share all my favourite recipes and gatro experiences with you and invite you share your thoughts.
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Restaurant Aleria

Aleria is quickly becoming a family favourite. This restaurant cooks great food  in a great atmosphere.On saturday we feasted on, potatoe soup ganished with chorizo, a lentil salad , with the ty...

08 nov 11

Wines of the Peloponnese

On Sunday we spent a pleasant afternoon at the annual tasting of wines from the Peloponnese. This event is free to the public so that they have a chance to taste different wines and talk with th...

08 nov 11

Chestnuts

Some time has passed, it is now Autumn. My great friend and winemaker haridimos spent three days at Tsangarada on Mount Pelion and brought me back a present of two kilos of chestnuts.I set to work im...

28 oct 11

Acropolis View with Dinner

We had dinner a couple of evenings ago at "Strofi" a traditional restaurant / taverna with the most stunning roof top terrace where you feel you can almost touch the Acropolis.The food was a ...

04 aug 11

Blush Apricots

29 jul 11

Ambelo Fasoula

I added this photo , so that you can see what they are like. Almost like dark green spaghetti. In fact some times I steam them and serve with freshly chopped tomatoes, basil , a slug of Olive Oil and...

28 jul 11

Traditional Meat Taverna

We spent last weekend with some friends on the island of Evia and enjoyed a fabulous Sunday lunch at the above taverna .We had baby kid in lemon sauce, the meat just fell off the bones!Half a chicken...

28 jul 11

Another Great evening at Aleria

This week , it was the turn of the wines of Domaine Skouras to be matched with another inventive menu by the chef of Aleria.We started with a bowl of cream of onion soup with just a hint of fresh apr...

28 jul 11

Aleria Wine Wednesdays

Last night we went to the beautiful Aleria restauarant to enjoy a menu designed to match the wines of Ktima Pavlides.First course was a delicate ravioli filled with Aubergine Imam on a rich tomato sa...

21 jul 11

Apricot Jam

Now is the time for apricots and the best variety is Aurora, great for jam.take a kilo of Apricots and a kilo of sugar and one lemonHalve the apricots remove , but save the stones.Place the Apricots,...

19 jul 11

Wine with Food

Last week we went to a wonderful evening of food and wine at Aleria restaurant in Athens.The wines from the Evharis estate were matched with a four course dinner. The food and wine were wonderfu...

18 jul 11

Chocolate

Greece is not famous for its chocolate, but there are some very good chocolatiers here in Athens and also in Thessaloniki.In Athens I suggest you try something from Aristokratikon. This is truly a fa...

22 jun 11

Wild Artichoke update

Yes these wild artichokes are bitter , but some how they are delicious and addictive, I would certainly brave the thorns again , as when cooked they are very tender

09 may 11

Wild Artichokes

Add captionThe photo is of some wild artichokes, aginares, that I bought in the market on Saturday.The thorns should bare a health warning they are exceptionally sharp.The stall holder recommend...

09 may 11

Dinner At P-Box Athens

I said in my introduction to this blog that Greek food is tasty, gutsy and healthy but not gourmet.I stand corrected. Last night we ate at the Athenian Restaurant P-Box and had the most wonderfu...

16 apr 11

Santorini

We spent Sunday and Monday of this week visiting Santorini and of course the Hatzidakis Winery. All Monday morning was spent in the vineyards , as that is where the wine making process begins. A...

31 mar 11

Clean Monday

Monday this week was a public holiday here in Greece as it is the first day of Lent.It is known as "Clean Monday". It is a day for friends and family to gather together ,  to go out and ...

10 mar 11

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