Tag Archives: Food

Bow down to the King and Queen of salads: The Cobb and The Wedge

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Andrea

Ever since I can remember, I’ve always been a hearty eater.  That’s polite for “this girl can put some serious food away.”  My mother never had to worry about me cleaning my plate at meal time.  She probably could have put it back in … Continue reading →

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Ali Baba…not one of the Forty Thieves!

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Andrea

Someone I recently found a new respect for was talking to a group of colleagues last week about diversity.  He described diversity as a symphony, sharing that you can’t have a symphony with only one kind of instrument.  This metaphor really … Continue reading →

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Warming up…with a spicy bowl of Chicken Chili!

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Andrea

It’s snowing here in Colorado today and there’s nothing that sounds better than a big bowl of spicy chili to warm me through after hours of sledding down my favorite sledding hill.  No, I haven’t been sledding today but it … Continue reading →

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To love, honor and cherish.

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Andrea

As a child, I spent many weekends with my grandparents in the Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan.  Famous for its attractions such as Stagecoach Stop, USA and Prehistoric Forest, the Irish Hills hold many of my dear memories.  My grandparents owned a … Continue reading →

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Crabs CAN Move Forward!

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Andrea

Crab Cakes with Spicy Rémoulade: Photograph by Andrea Karapas If there’s one thing I don’t do…it’s live in the past.  Being a “glass half full” kind of girl, I reflect on the past only to identify the lesson to be … Continue reading →

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spä’nə-kō’pē-tə

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Andrea

I can’t imagine a family gathering (at least among the Greek side of my family) without Spanakopita, or Spinach Pie as it’s more commonly referred to among Americans.  A savory Greek pastry made with spinach, feta, phyllo, and a few … Continue reading →

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An old world delight.

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Andrea

There’d be no bigger or bolder way to launch this blog than with the most famous of the Greek desserts, Baklava!  Not only does it exist in the title of this blog, but my love for this dessert penetrates much deeper than its sweet goodness.  … Continue reading →

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