Hirotiropita-Inspired Wraps

Goodness Wrapped in Phyllo Dough

Goodness Wrapped in Phyllo Dough

I love Spanikopita. Josh hates spinach. What’s a girl to do? We stumbled upon Hirotiropita, a variation of Spanikopita but made with shredded pork and … that got me thinking. So what did I do? Take a great dish, tear it all apart and make it my own of course!

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Kate’s

The Whole Breakfast

Sunday Morning

Kate’s is a cozy little in downtown Everett. She serves both and food, but a weekend is why we come. The feel is small-town diner, and the menu is full of good . She’s open until 3, so it’s a good place for or lunch. Read more…

Baklava

Baklava

Baklava

I am not a baker. I enjoy cooking because of it’s creativity and lack of rigidity. You’ll notice most of my recipes are a bit vague and leave lots of room for play! This recipe, however, is so worth the “baking” precision I usually avoid. I found the original in a cookbook, and played with it, tweaking it a bit every time, until I came up with this final result. It’s the most amazing baklava I’ve ever tasted, and I’ve had several people say the same! *unapologetic bragging* Read more…