I got the idea for these in one of my Greek cook books.
It was called ‘kolokithópita’ or zucchini pie. (Similar to ‘spanakópita’ or spinach pie.)
It served 8.
I was thinking more along the line of tapas, samosas, mezze, little bites….
A first course for two.
So I modified it ever so slightly.
I was a little concerned that … Continue reading.....
I'm enjoying pasta in Italy… old story; new recipe.
For some of the family with us in Italy, this is their first trip across the pond.
Seasoned travelers love to give tips to first-timers – things like beware of pick-pockets (true), don't drink the water (for Europe, false), they hate Americans (also false), there are no peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches (who cares), … Continue reading.....
Spain has long, hot summers.
Spain also has lots of really cheap wine of all colors.
I once had a Spanish friend explain to me that she refused to spend more than 1.50 euros (less than $2.00) on a bottle of red wine because her children (adult) were into the awful, but popular, habit of pouring that American plague, Coca … Continue reading.....
