Tag: food
CHEESE PIE (AKA TIROPITA)
Courtesy of my mother, Callie. Ingredients: Olive oil 6 eggs 1 lb of feta cheese Almond milk Filo dough Rice Directions: Turn the oven on to 350 degrees. Beat up six eggs. Add the feta, crumble, and mix. Add a touch of almond milk. Set the mix of eggs, feta and almond milk to the side. Take a […]
Baklava
Courtesy of my mother, Callie. Ingredients: 1 package of filo dough 3 packages of 1lb walnuts 3 sticks of butter 1 cup of sugar 3-4 heaping teaspoons of Cinnamon, for a nice, brown color Syrup Ingredients: 2 cups of water 3 cups of sugar 3 quarters of a cup of honey 1 lemon wedge Directions: […]
Apple Delight
APPLE DELIGHT Courtesy of my cousin, Anthi. Ingredients: Olive oil 4-5 diced apples 1 tablespoon of cinnamon 1/2 cup of coconut sugar Filo dough Directions: Turn the oven on to 350 degrees. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Take a pan, and put a thin layer of oil on the bottom. Then lay a piece […]
Pittsburgh: Meat & Potatoes
“Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times.” – Asian Proverb I recently flew into Pittsburgh for work. When I landed, I noticed a Facebook post from Andrew recommending the bone marrow at Meat & Potatoes. I decided, ‘Why not?’ My night was open, and I am always up for an […]
South Florida: The Alchemist in Wilton Manors
“Coffee with friends is happiness and time well spent.” As I was perusing through my Facebook feed, I saw pictures a friend posted of her Syphon and salmon slicer. My mouth started watering as I recalled the delicious flavors of the Alchemist in Wilton Manors. Hillary introduced me to this eclectic coffee shop, which features Artesian hand-roasted coffee and […]
MA: Great Eats at TR Street Foods in Boston
“If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with him… the people who give you their food give you their heart.” – Cesar Chavez After almost 15 years of living in the sun, I found my heart yearning for home. That’s when I packed my bags and headed to […]
South Florida: Armadillo Cafe in Boca Raton, Florida
“Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” – Harriet Van Horne One of my last nights in Florida, I dined at Armadillo Cafe in Boca Raton with Hillary. She is a frequent guest of the restaurant, and for very good reason. The place has a unique menu […]
North Carolina: Vivace
“Good food. Good wine. Good friends. Good times.” Since I had never been to Charlotte, I told Brian I wanted to see the city. One night, we met his friends, Megan and Babak, for dinner at Vivace, an Italian restaurant. The place was super trendy, and I felt like I was dining in the heart of […]
North Carolina: Cafe Monte
“Whether it’s served on fine china or a paper plate, food brings us together and stimulates conversation. We feast to wed, mourn, celebrate, strengthen friendships, assert mana and simply to be hospitable. Good eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures.” After a long day on the road, I woke up to a beautiful, peaceful […]
Cabo: 4 Restaurants to Dine at in Cabo, Mexico
“The fondest memories are made when gathered around the dinner table.” When Leann and I went to China, finding places to eat was quite challenging. Although we asked our tour guides and 4-star hotel concierge for recommendations, we were always led astray. We skipped many meals because we could not find anything decent to eat. We […]