Kabocha squashes are smaller than traditional pumpkins and have a dark green skin that can have flecks of orange on it. Kabocha has to be cooked to be enjoyed and has a distinct flavor and almost waxy texture.
This recipe was sent out via the Greek family communication network (email) shortly before the holidays. In addition to having our own family newsletter that comes out twice a year, and a family reunion at the farm once a year, and the occasional cousins gatherings throughout the year, we have a Dimotakis family group [...]
Bet you haven't heard that word before! That's Greek for (female) cousin and last week I invited a bunch of my cousins over, and as is typical, it's the girl cousins who came. I made kalitsunia (ricotta filled fried turnovers), butternut squash gratin, galactobouriko (custard filo dessert), kalouria (simple cookie), and cinnamon iced tea and my lovely [...]
Here comes another Yiayia memory! Even though the woman had nine kids, worked like a dog every single day, and wasn’t a very good cook she repeatedly made two things that were both complicated and time consuming. One was a Greek pastry called Thiples or Xerotigina (same thing, two different names) which is strips [...]
