This is one of my favorite soups to make in the fall. The combination of apple and butternut squash make it just sweet enough to convince Talya to eat it. I leave her bowl plain and gussy up ours with toasted cumin seeds, herbed goat cheese, and pepita seeds. This...
My blender has been working overtime these days. Talya has become obsessed with smoothies. She drinks one almost every day. I’ve noticed other kids her age sucking them down, as well. Maybe it reminds them of all those pureed foods they started off with in the...
Overnight oats have become such a popular trend. I guess it sort of like a new twist on yogurt muesli. Regardless, I’m a fan. It also gave me an idea for a new and healthy pancake twist. The results were delicious! FYI, I also have a kid approved version. The recipe...
I remember my grandmother making fish plaki when I was a kid. I always assumed her version, which includes golden raisins, was a traditional Greek dish. But when I’ve asked my cousins about it, none of them are familiar with plaki made with raisins. Was it a regional...
Stifado is the Greek version of comfort food. It’s a rich dish full of onions, wine, and spices. It’s super easy to make. Like a stew, you throw everything in a pot. Then, cook it until the meat is so tender it’s falling apart. My grandmother often made chicken or...
