Posts tagged “garlic”

Messages from the Universe: King Crab, Spinach and Preserved Lemons

Live King Crab

 

For the last five days, I’ve been celebrating my birthday. I’ve indulged myself, and been indulged by friends and husband. My house looks ravaged (indulgence=no cleaning). My blog’s been neglected (indulgence=no writing).

Now it’s Monday, and time to pick up the pieces. The dishwasher’s humming, and a load of clothes is ...

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Beets & Garlic, A Match Made in Heaven

It’s lucky I love colorful food. There’s been nice big bunches of bright red beets in my last few Full Circle Farm CSA boxes.

The best thing about an abundance of beets is being able to experiment. I’ve already written about my savory Roasted Beet and Thyme Risotto, and just completed ...

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Seafood Restaurant in the Heart of Athens: Logia tis Ploris

Beets

Traveling provides opportunities to encounter new foods, new ingredients, and new preparations. I’m always on the lookout for eateries run by talented chefs. I’m thrilled when I find a dish I’ve never heard of before, and order it immediately, just to discover what I’ve been missing.

As a visitor, it can ...

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How to Prep Celery Roots and Roast Beets

Prepping Celery Root (Celeriac)

Pristine beets, fresh from the garden or farmers’ market, make me crave skordalia, an intensely flavored Greek garlic spread that combines perfectly with oven-roasted beets. When the two are eaten together, each flavor improves and completes the other.

Our latest CSA box contained beets and two healthy celery roots (aka celeriac). ...

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