Category Archives: Greek Flavours

True Greek Salad

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Jennifer

I saw a picture of this salad in a magazine and it reminded me of my expat days.  I learned early on in our time abroad that a Greek salad served virtually anywhere except the USA does not include lettuce. … Continue reading →

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Char-Grilled Ocotpus

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jennifer

I first had this dish about 23 years ago at Todd and Olivia English’s tiny, renowned restaurant, Olive’s in Charlestown, Mass. The apartment I shared with two friends was on the second floor of an old townhouse on Bunker Hill. Olive’s humble … Continue reading →

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Greek Family

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Jennifer

I was surprised that this pleased all of my children, but it did. Me, too. It’s a Greek family favorite!Israeli Veggie CouscousIsraeli couscous is larger than typical north African couscous. Really delicious, similar in size and texture to orzo or pearl barley.2 … Continue reading →

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Moussaka after Bath

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Jennifer

I love cooking. When we go on vacation we rent apartments or houses rather than staying in hotels because I want to be able to cook the local foods. But, once in a while, I really appreciate someone else doing … Continue reading →

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Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemon and Egg Soup)

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Jennifer

I first had this soup when I was 20, at Steve’s Greek restaurant in Boston’s Back Bay area. Ordering it because it was cheap, and I was a poor student, I wasn’t expecting much more than sustenance. What I got … Continue reading →

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