As most of those who know me, know that I really enjoy cooking and trying different exotic as well as good old fashioned recipes. My kitchen has spices and herbs from various parts of the world and they get used up often. One spice that I’ve always been reluctant to purchase is saffron because there …
In Greece, while many people do not have much of a “yard” at their homes, many have a small garden in front, often with a native tree. The front “yard” here is quite small relative to the sizes of yards back in North America, but our tree of course is an olive. The neighbour on …
Many years ago, I had a popular website and blog that focused on winemaking. Back then, there were probably half a dozen websites devoted to the hobby and art of winemaking including Jack Keller’s site (which sadly seems to be offline now). While not an expert at home winemaking (you’ll have to get in touch …
So the Government of Canada has produced a new “Food Guide” and shortly after it was released to the public, there were many journalists, dieticians, and food lovers discussing it. Personally, I think it is rather naive and just another sign of the “nanny state” attempting to influence our lives and in this case, our …
Got Milk? Consume It! (Issues With Canada’s New Food Guide) Read More »
After finally getting my “PC Points” all figured out some weeks (and maybe even months) of trying to get that done when Loblaws and Shopper’s Drug Mart merged their awards program, I’ve returned to Zehrs to do most of my shopping. The other day, the Zehrs store in Orangeville had some amazing specials on some …
It’s been awhile since I posted any food related stuff here. I think it’s about time for something new and fresh in that regard! During one of my visits to Greece recently, I brought back some dried white (“navy”) beans that had been grown by some relatives of my friend in their rural village. Unfortunately, …
Starting a new business is not easy. So many people try to claim that it is, but every business takes a lot of effort, thought, planning, and often, overcoming unforeseen circumstances. KirIan, a partnership between Greek resident K. Iordanou and myself has been no different, but we’ve finally got our first product ready for sale …
KirIan – With Greek Oregano – Has Been Launched! Read More »
While in Greece, I discovered the ubiquitous olive oils and oregano to be far superior to what I have had in Canada. The difference is actually astounding. Olive oil we’ll leave for another post, but for now, let me tell you about the oregano: It’s just…. amazing! It’s believed that oregano was first used by …
So, I have a new hobby. Cheese making. Actually, I’ve been making cheese for a long time, but didn’t really know it. I like to make my own yogurt, and often will drain off much of the whey from some of it to make a thicker “Greek Style” yogurt, from which I’ll make Tzatziki Sauce. …
Yesterday, I noticed that many of my friends and associates on Facebook where sharing some post by the owner of a Chiropractic clinic in Alaska, a Jennifer Lovdahl. Ms Jennifer Lovdahl is listed as a doctor on their chiropractic clinic website – http://www.movewellalaska.com/ and apparently graduated from the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa. The …
The Rot Isn’t In The McDonald’s…It’s In The Education Read More »