Pearl Barley Vegetable Salad

Pearl Barley Vegetable Salad Print Recipe type: Salad This nutritious salad is a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table. Barley and sweet potato is cooked in the microwave,or the traditional method for this freshly chopped vegetable salad. Ingredients 1 cup pearl barley 3 cups water 1 sweet potato,chopped Vegetables 1 red pepper,chopped 1 yellow pepper,chopped 3 cloves gar...

Spelt Salad with Tomatoes and Tahini Dressing

  Spelt  is an ancient grain that has a mellow nutty flavor, and a higher protein content than wheat.  Naturally high in fiber and complex carbohydrates which makes it easier to digest. Spelt flour can be substituted for regular flour, and can be used in pizzas, flatbreads, cookies, and cakes. Soups, pastas, and salads can be enhanced with cooked spelt for a healthful alternative. It’...

Greek Girls Don’t Camp!

Camping with DeeDee at Lake Henshaw August 1971 One of the many activities I love is camping. Yes, outdoor camping! Being the Greek “black sheep” that I am, my mother could never understand why I would EVER want to go and sleep in a tent and expose my fair skin to the sun. You see, my mother grew up on a farm in Greece surrounded by nature, animals, and fresh food! Right? She coul...

Greek Festivals in California – May 2012

Got Baklava? I don’t know about you, but it’s time for a piece of honey-drenched nutty baklava,  made by the local Greek Orthodox churches in our state! The booths are also brimming with meze appetizers, tasty gyro sandwiches, and warm phyllo wrapped treats. Whatever your taste buds are yearning for, drop by any of these Greek festivals this month for your favorite Greek picks. Greek...