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Eggplant and Potato Yaxni
Its a beautiful harvest season on the farm and we have so much delicious fruits and veggies growing. The Eggplant & Potato Yaxni features our farm garlic, onions, tomatoes, parsley, potatoes and Japanese eggplants. A true farm to table seasonal dish. Yaxni is a Greek word meaning braise in a tomato base sauce. Growing up Greek Cypriot, my…
Read MoreSpanish Traditional Gazapacho
We had such an incredible time at our recent family trip to Spain! so much beauty, culture and of course the Spanish cuisine. When we were in Barcelona, I had the opportunity to enjoy time at one of their famous Market’s La Boqueria Mercat located in the Las Ramblas area. There I joined a group of foodies…
Read MoreRoasted Garlic, White Bean & Rapini Soup
Its officially here, the chilly autumn and soon to be winter weather. With our fields still needing care and harvesting, our farmers and volunteers really need warm comforting wholesome food. This soup definitely does the trick. It is pack with so much nutrients and cold fighting power. With our farm garlic and our field rapini, its the perfect remedy.…
Read MoreAsparagus Gazpacho
Its asparagus season here in Ontario and we are supporting our local Ontario Asparagus Farmers on the farm. This Asparagus Gazpacho is absolutely delicious and features the asparagus at their flavourful peak. Its a vegetarian and vegan dish and its creamy texture comes from a ripe avocado. Grilling the asparagus and sweet onion enhances this soups flavour. This soup whips up quickly and can be served cold…
Read MoreCypriot Olive Bread(Elio Pitta)
This is one of my absolutely favourite breads my mum made for us growing up. It is crispy on the outside but soft and full of olives and flavour on the inside. Such nostalgic memories when I bake this bread for my family. Its a perfect dinner bread, sandwich and anytime bread. It also freezes wonderfully. When ready to enjoy again, remove…
Read MoreMediterranean Summer Board with Cypriot Tzatziki
If you were to ask me to prepare a dish that represented my Cypriot Heritage and what I love, this Mediterranean Summer Board with Cypriot Tzatziki would be it. Grilled vegetables, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and grilled halloumi with a thick yogurt flavoured with fresh mint, garlic and cucumber represents my Cypriot family culture. This fresh…
Read MoreRainbow Swiss Chard Spanish Tortilla with Fresh Salsa
This recipe was inspired by our family trip to Spain. We fell in love with this Spanish classic and enjoyed it quite often. With the beautiful harvest on the farm, it was definitely one to share and enjoy with my farm family. My version has a farm to table twist made with so much of our delicious farm harvest. It features our…
Read MoreSavoury Apple, Pear and Caramelized Onion Ricotta Galette
Recently I had the honour of partnering with Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) and spending a memorable few days and enjoyed the beauty of what Essex County has to offer with one of most wonderful humans and dear friend Solmaz (TheCuriousCreature) Head over to her website for our Essex County Journey and the beauty it has to offer. The Curious Creature From wineries,…
Read MoreSpanakopita
Spanakopita has to be one of the most loved pie’s in the Greek culture. Whats not to love, layers and layers of buttery crispy phyllo all wrapped around a delicious spinach cheese filling.
Read MoreSmoked Cheddar, Honey Ham, Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese
Mac and Cheese is a popular dish in this family and I am always finding creative ways to serve it. This recipe features Canadian Maple Syrup to caramelize sweet onions and honey ham.
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