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 the moisture from the zucchini would make the phyllo soggy… … 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), and so on. One thing, of a highly practical nature … 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 Cola, into it. She was actually being rather nice about it. The cheapest bottle of … Continue reading →
