culinary exploration

Follow me through the adventures that take place in my kitchen, in restaurants or in other kitchens. Cooking and food are my passions and I want to share my experiences of cooking, baking and eating with you.
I'm a Greek self-taught cook who lives in Chicago. I learned a lot about cooking from both of my grandmothers, my mom and dad, family and friends. Passing on timeless traditions through food is one thing I strive to do in life.

These are my journeys through culinary exploration...

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Posts tagged Chicago Green City Market

Sep 28

My mom and I grabbed a quick breakfast while at the Green City Market on Saturday morning.

Egg Sandwich on a Toasted Ciabatta Roll with Goat Cheese and Red Pepper Remoulade

Aug 24

These large-and-in-charge leeks are from the same farmer from La Porte. They were $1 a piece - what a deal!

I’m going to make a pizza with leeks, shallots, crispy prosciutto, crimini mushrooms, white truffle oil, mozarrella and ricotta cheese with them. A fancier “white pizza” if you will. :)

I picked up these gorgeous heirloom cherry tomatoes from an organic farmer from La Porte, Indiana. They were 2 pints for $4!

“Pink Paula” Apples

I got this beautiful “California Loaf” bread from Bennison’s Bakery. It has dates, raisins, cranberries, apricots and walnuts baked inside. DELISH!

The awesome folks at River Valley Ranch threw in two shallots the size of onions for $1!!

This is why I love farmer’s markets. I talked to the lady about mushrooms for 5 minutes and got a good deal on these beautiful shallots! :)

Crimini Mushrooms from Rivery Valley Ranch at the Green City Market

Battered Fried Cheese Curds

(From Brunkow Cheese of Wisconsin at the Green City Market in Chicago)

Made to order and piping hot fresh out of the deep fryer - these battered fried cheese curds were DIVINE!

I know you like that foggy/dream effect in this photo… my camera lense fogged up from my water bottle in my bag! I thought it was a perfect touch to this not-so-figure-friendly snack. :)