Tag: Greek cuisine
PDO and PGI: The Importance of Protected Products
Why do PDO and PGI certifications matter? Since PDO and PGI certifications respectively have much (or everything) to do with the specific place where they are made, the products themselves are representative of their respective country/geography of origin on the world’s stage.
A Rose by Any Other Name Would Smell as Wheat
It’s July, which means its summer, full of festivity and merriment, made up of long sunny days and hot summer nights, filled with warm weather culinary favorites. This time of year is also a crucial time for certain harvests, in particular, that of wheat. However the air feels a bit heavier because it...
Long Live the King… of Mediterranean Fish!
June is upon us – the beginning of summer, summer produce, and lighter menu offerings for dining on those hot summer days. As the indulgent braises and warming soups come off the menu, there’s a new fish species arriving in America with the culinary versatility to appear on every section of the menu… Kranios!
Truffles: Tu-Be(r) or not Tu-Be(r)…
It’s May, and that means it’s officially spring. April showers have brought May flowers… as well as damp grounds, perfect for breeding truffles. Often thought of as one of the more accessible luxury culinary items in this modern day, truffles have actually been a part of epicurean culture for thousands of years.
An Incredible, Edible Springtime Eggs-travaganza
Eggs are the quinteggsential symbol of spring – in fact, eggs are ripe with symbolism in general! They are symbols of rebirth and renewal across many cultures and religions, and in others are seen as symbols of luck and wealth. It is even said that a chef’s toque has 100 pleats in honor of...
Mushrooms – A True Culinary Champignon
When mushrooms come up in conversation, a great and varied assortment of thoughts and reactions occur: some people make thing about delicious delicacies created with exotic, edible varieties of the fungus; others may think of ancient medicinal practices; and of the psychedelic variety...
Epiros USA Brings Broad Portfolio of Menu Solutions To Nation’s Operators
Following the return to in-house dining many restaurants and foodservice operators are looking for ways to both strengthen their menus, as well as making them healthier. One of the ways those goals can be achieved is by using high quality, health-conscious cheeses. Epiros, a family-owned company...
Where Have You Bean All My Life? A Tale of Beans...
I can’t help but love the month February – sure, it can often be the coldest month of the year (at least in New York, where I’m based), but it’s also the second month of the year, the month of love! In Greek we have a saying, ‘Kryo Kryo Kairos, Yia Dyo’ which translates to, ‘when it’s cold...
