We have our mornings figured out: Greek yogurt, honey drizzle, and nut topping.  It’s a great source of calcium, it boosts the immune system and aids in digestion.  Greek yogurt has more protein and less sugar and carbohydrates than any other yogurt.  The process of straining the yogurt removes the whey and eliminates the lactose [...]

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This game is fun for all! If you are Greek and celebrating Easter this weekend, then we are sure you know the rules to this fun tradition where families “tsigrisi” the eggs.  But, if there is any confusion, then we have explained the rules below.  As well, we’ve included a refreshing and simple way to [...]

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It was just a regular day when we discovered a jar full of crystals tucked away in our Yiayia Eleni’s pantry.  We didn’t know what they were, but we were sure that these crystals were important.  Our yiayia explained to us that these crystals were called mastiha, pronounced mahs-TEE-hah.  She also explained to us that [...]

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Some of our favourite meals are the simplest meals and this one is definitely at the top of the list.  In this recipe we use wild Alaskan pacific cod, but it can be easily substituted with halibut or haddock.  Enjoy this recipe with rustic bread and white wine, we recommend a nice bottle of Moschofilero [...]

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Perfect in the morning, afternoon or just before bed these biscuits are delicious.  They are just like a tea biscuit but they have 2 cups of yummy feta cheese goodness – it’s a Greek tea biscuit! YOU WILL NEED: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 ½ tsp baking powder¼ tsp salt 1 tbsp sugar 6 tbsp [...]

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One of our favourite days of the year is coming up this weekend – the Academy Awards Show.  For the 18th year in a row, Chef Wolfgang Puck is preparing the feast at the Governor’s Ball following the awards.  1000 bottles of champagne will be served alongside a wide array of hors d’oeuvres and small [...]

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Bottom line – eating dark, leafy greens are good for you! They are loaded with so many nutritional benefits our entire blog could be about all the goodness found in greens such as kale and dandelion greens.  They are nutritional powerhouses – loaded with minerals like iron, calcium and magnesium, plus vitamins.  They are also [...]

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Our book has celebrated its two-year anniversary!  Here are some highlights of year two. Our book-signing trip to Eastern Canada tops the list.  We visited New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.  We ate lobster, seafood chowder, appeared on Breakfast Television Halifax and met wonderful people along the way. Seeing our faces on posters [...]

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It’s not Greek, but it’s delicious!  Ever since we watched the film Fried Green Tomatoes in the early 90s we’ve always wondered how fried green tomatoes tasted. This year with the fall season having rolled in there is no chance that the green tomatoes in our garden will ever turn red so…fried green tomatoes it [...]

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Do you like beer, wine, food, coffee, chocolate, spices…if you are nodding your head, then we have the show for you! Have you heard about the The Food Network Delicious Food Show? It is just a week away and we are thrilled to be a part of it.  We are on the first day of [...]

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