Souvlaki For The Soul

I’ve been really busy these last few weeks that I almost forgot that Greek Easter was approaching this coming Sunday.  Yes, “real life” tends to get like that sometimes.  As my family is spread all over the place, I plan on taking it easy for the forthcoming celebrations.  I wish I had more time to [...]

I was visiting my brother and his family in my hometown of Melbourne last week and had the chance to stay with them for a few days.  They live on the outskirts of the city and pretty much try to maintain a self sustaining lifestyle.  They grow everything in their back garden.  Broccoli, garlic, herbs, [...]

Soft, chewy and oh so good!

Continuing in my “breads of the world” series, LOL…I think that has a nice ring to it, I present the pretzel. I’m talking about the big, soft chewy kind. Not those crunchy miniscule bar snacks you might enjoy at he local pub with a beer. I fell [...]

So easy to make…

Continuing in my “breads of the world” series..ok..I made that part up, I wanted to feature a simple no yeast bread that can really be enjoyed at any time. Many are familiar with naan bread as an accompaniment to Indian food. It has a perfect softness that allows you to [...]

Plump Kalamata olives with herbs

Call me “King of The Carbs!”. That’s right. If there is one simple pleasure I cannot live without it has to be bread. Whether it be a sourdough with its crusty exterior and sour like taste, a good golden brioche from Germany or Australia’s very own “damper” [...]