The Sephardic Connection of Ukrainian Easter Eggs “Do you like my red eggs? I made them as we do in the Ukraine,” said last year Tatiana, my late mother’s companion.

RoosterI had lots of weird pets when I was little, they’d never get me a dog, so I had to satisfy myself with various creepy creatures.

In genoa for the pestoFederico Ferro, a young pharmacist from Genoa’s Sestri Levante, is the proud winner of this year’s Campionato Mondiale del Pesto al Mortaio (World Championship of Mortar-beaten Pesto). READ MORE (at The Atlantic)

Braised Veal with Artichokes Contrary to the mild dish my mother cooked, I add green chilies or plenty of freshly ground pepper to my veal and artichoke avgolemono.

Braised Monkfish with ArtichokesInspired by the dish I enjoyed in Genoa, at Osteria de Vico Palla. Italians rarely douse the artichokes with lemon, as we do in Greece.
 

Artichokes Marinated in Wine, Olive Oil, Lemon and GarlicIn this versatile dish from Tinos Island, the acidity of the sauce is a good contrast to the sweetness of the artichokes which traditionally are cooked together with fresh favas.

Our Glorious Artichoke CropBesides supplying us with their delicious edible buds, artichokes, if left to blossom, surprise you with their furry stunningly purple and huge flowers.

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