Global Table Adventure

About the food of Grenada

May 17, 2011 By Sasha Martin 4 Comments

Have you ever known someone who is so lovely that, even if they were caught in a rainstorm, they'd still be stunning? Someone who never wears lipstick and mascara, but still manages to draw eyes from across the room? Welcome to Grenada. Pretty, no matter what the weather. And trust me, she's had her test of hurricanes. Known as the spice island, Grenada has it all - from clear waters to winding mountain paths, and from tropical jungle waterfalls to bustling town markets. As for what's in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grenada, North America, Travel Tuesday

Monday Meal Review: Greece

May 16, 2011 By Sasha Martin 8 Comments

THE SCENE: "No matter what happens in the kitchen, never apologize." - Julia Child, Appetite for Life Thirty-four candles flickered on the stone wall planter around us. Six tealights danced on the table before us. The moon was out of sight, floating somewhere above the trees. I reached for my glass of wine, feeling a warm summer breeze brush my arm, as if to say "hello." Friday night. Four friends, sharing food in the calm peace that comes with not having to answer to anyone or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Greece, Monday Meal Review

Recipe: Authentic Greek Village Salad (Horiatiki)

May 15, 2011 By Sasha Martin 8 Comments

Serves 4 Mr Picky's eyes bulged when I told him that an authentic Greek salad does not include lettuce. "I thought all salads had to have lettuce," he said. I went down the list of ingredients, playing up what might be my favorite salad in the world, simply in the hopes of converting him. He hate olives and vinegar, and barely tolerates tomatoes, so it was a tough sell. Still, Greek salads are on my short list. In New England you can get one at almost every restaurant. Here, in Tulsa, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Gluten Free Adaptable, Greece, International Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian

Recipe: Grilled Greek-Style Lamb

May 15, 2011 By Sasha Martin 8 Comments

Serves 4 When I started this Adventure I was seriously grill-challenged. Today, I am a new woman. I've learned how marinades can transform bland meat into craveable hunks of goodness, as with the intensely lemony Georgian Chicken recipe we made a few weeks ago. And now, today, I bring you Greek lamb... I would choose to eat these lamb chops over eating out any day of the week. The key is to slowly marinate the meat until it practically tingles from the inside out with garlic, lemon and a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Gluten Free Adaptable, Greece, Grilling, International Recipes, Meat, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes

Recipe: Greek Yogurt with Honey

May 15, 2011 By Sasha Martin 8 Comments

Makes 1 serving I'll try every dish at least one time thanks, in great part, to this humble dessert. I first had it on my 8th grade class trip to Greece, during a day trip to the Delphi ruins. The road weaved and bobbed through dark green forests that clung to the mountainsides. I, too, was dark green by the time we stopped for lunch at a quaint restaurant nestled under a cliff. Unfortunately - or fortunately - Greek food awaited. There was no time to be sick. While I have no memory of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Gluten Free Adaptable, Greece, International Recipes, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Sweets, Vegetarian

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the cheesiest of them all? (w/ poll)

May 13, 2011 By Sasha Martin 11 Comments

You wouldn't know it by looking at them, but the Greeks love cheese almost as much as the air they breathe. They are seriously cheesy. So cheesy, in fact... well... let's see if you can follow this: The average Greek woman weighs somewhere around 60 kg. The average Greek eats 25 kg of cheese per year. Therefore, we can safely conclude that the average Greek woman eats almost half her weight in cheese every year (just over 40%). Epic. I must move to Greece immediately and catch up for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Fun Friday, Greece

Recipe: Spanakopita (Spinach & Feta in Phyllo)

May 12, 2011 By Sasha Martin 11 Comments

Makes about 18 triangles While I probably ate Spanakopita in Greece, I can't be completely sure. You see, I was much too busy singing "Some say love" to my first boyfriend while walking around ancient ruins, holding hands. Literally. We blushed occasionally. Our palms were sweaty. Gosh. Corny doesn't begin to describe it, but - even still - I will attempt to convince you of the wisdom of Bette Midler which, ironically enough, applies directly to the mighty spanikopita: It's the heart afraid … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Finger Food, Greece, International Recipes, Potluck Friendly, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Technique Thursday, Vegetables/Pulses, Vegetarian

Menu: Greece

May 11, 2011 By Sasha Martin 19 Comments

This weekend was wonderful for three reasons. 1) I had the joy of being with my sweet daughter and husband for Mother's Day. We went to the immaculate gardens at the Philbrook Museum and pretended to be 18th century royalty. Also, Keith made me French Toast and did the dishes. And took me to dinner. And had my knives sharpened. And got a pedicure... with me. It was pretty epic, as far as Mother's Days go. 2) I got my first hair cut in over a year. Maybe in two years... I'm not sure. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Greece, Menu Wednesday