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 veggies… that got me thinking. So what did I do? Take a great dish, tear it all apart and make it my own of course! Read more…

Sunday Morning Breakfast

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

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…