I don't profess to be a professional photographer but it was a jaunt down memory lane to when I was preparing these dishes and memories of my travels as well. Maybe I am biased by the flavour of some of these dishes and that is why they are my favourite pics!!
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1) This first picture is of a tomato pie we prepared at Keartisanal . The photo was taken by R. but it brings back such wonderful memories that it had to be included as one of my favourites.
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| 2) This photo was taken on a Sunday in the town of Metsovo on mainland Greece. These ladies dressed in traditional costume for Sunday at church are returning from the market with their fresh produce and plants. I was lucky enough to tour the mainland and hike with Thordis our fearless leader and a small group of ladies with Astra Tours . |
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3) Strawberries and Cream Cheese Tart |
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| 4) Goat Cheese and Tomato Tarts |
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| 5) A Very Good Spinach Salad |
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| 6) Moroccan Preserved Lemons |
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7) Lemony Goat Cheese and Asparagus Stuffed Rouladen |
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| 8) Patates Riganates |
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| 9) Broccoli Pesto |
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| 10) Local Fruits |
Now to choose 5 participants(this is a time consuming one which took a couple of days to complete, so, if you choose not to participate I totally understand)
Helene of La Cuisine d' Helene
Nikki of Canarygirl.com
Dharm of Dad~Baker and Chef
Holler of Tinned Tomatoes
Pixie of You Say Tomato, I Say Tomato
Brilliant photos, Val! I wish I had your eye. My photos are pretty awful...
ReplyDeleteNow this meme I like!...right up my alley! Those pics are wonderful Val...the tomato pie is the perfect bite and the patates riganates are an all time fave...
ReplyDeleteJen: Blogging is fun so taking photos is part of that as well.
ReplyDeletePeter G: Consider yourself tagged if you would like to do this. I usually choose bloggers that I have seen participate in MEME's...don't want to offend anyone..it's hard to know. But then of course it is not mandatory to participate in any at all:D
Wonderful pics and as for Metsovo, my travels this yr. might take me through there...cheese heaven!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice of mouthwatering pics!
ReplyDeleteThey did have wonderful cheese in Metsovo Peter. The scenery through the mountains and the small Zagorian villages, with their pack bridges and hiking would be well worth the trip. Meteora would be a destination as well if you haven't already been:D
ReplyDeleteI love your photos. I am in love with your first one. That looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteI'm finally getting photos on my blog, so one day I hope to make people want to claw through the screen for my food (probably won't happen, but I can dream).
Lovely photos indeed! Thanks for tagging me. Wont promise anything but I will try and get myself organised!! :)
ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful. I really want to try the tomato pie and I love the photo of the older Greek ladies.
ReplyDeleteCool meme! Excellent pics, Val!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, I can see why you were tagged for this MEME!
ReplyDeleteHi Val, beautiful pictures. I am on vacation in Florida until next wk. I will have to look at my picture collection when I get back from my holiday. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteWe both loved your putting up photo Val- my hub was well impressed with it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for thinking of me-I am quite interested in this tag but it's likely to be my 'Final Tag'.
All the pics are fantastic, but I esp. love the one of the two ladies. Those are my favorite kind of shots! People are just so darned interesting, you know?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Valli! Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great roundup. All of it looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThose are some nice photos. I enjoy going back through my old posts every once in a while for the memories.
ReplyDeleteWoW! Absolutely beautiful pictures! You are so talented and I feel like I could go out my door and meet the two ladies in costume or reach out and take a bite out of the stunning tomato pie =)
ReplyDeletewhenever i'm asked my ideal vacation spot, i always say greece. i love the picture of the greek ladies, and i hope to see some in person one day! :)
ReplyDeleteValli, your photos are just beautiful! I love them all, especially the Greek ladies and that broccoli pesto! I'd be happy to participate, my dear. Give me a couple of days, k? :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a meme and I love all your pics Valli. They are so full of sunshine and love. thank you
ReplyDeletevery cool pics!~
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Love the pictures, esp. from Greece, the women remind me of my grandmothers...
ReplyDeleteSuch sunny pics! Lovely. :)
ReplyDeleteThose photos are spectacular, Valli! I especially like the tomato pie (I am really craving pastry right now). The little goat cheese tartlettes aren't too shabby, either...
ReplyDeleteVal those are all wonderful photos and great variety.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos sis. I love you so much, so go and pick your award.
ReplyDeleteVal, Thanks for the walk down memory lane,you always have delicious photo's to wet our appetites! The Greek ladies were captured perfectly!!
ReplyDeleteOh, the Greek women have captivated me!
ReplyDeleteI remember quite a few of these, but I must say my favorite is of the two ladies. That photo says quite a bit! I totally enjoy photos that bring back good memories that tell a story!
ReplyDeleteSlather, mmmmm (in a Homer Simpson type voice) - that strawberry pie is bringing back good memories, one of my top 10 blogger recipes from 2007!!!
ReplyDeleteCheers
David
Your pics are stunning Val and thank you for partaking in the meme :)
ReplyDeleteSorry I am playing catch up with comments..
Rosie x
I like this meme too! Nice way to show beautiful pics and bring back to the front old recipes :D
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