tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post1856764350725432270..comments2024-03-18T05:45:16.156-07:00Comments on more than burnt toast: More Than Burnt Toast (The Greek Version) Makes Greek AlevropitaValerie Harrison (bellini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-64372245656194020162011-07-05T15:01:59.284-07:002011-07-05T15:01:59.284-07:00my husband and i adore Greek food, and this meal s...my husband and i adore Greek food, and this meal sounds right up our alley! I will definitely be making this, and I'm hardly waiting! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe! :) Cheers! sheilasheila @ Elementshttp://www.kemalandsheila.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-73990601606268258222010-08-29T15:21:31.700-07:002010-08-29T15:21:31.700-07:00Valli, time does indeed fly by too fast; however, ...Valli, time does indeed fly by too fast; however, isn't it nice to have the great opportunities to visit such beautiful places such as Greece . . . it is on my bucket list of things to see! RozRoz | La Bella Vita Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213914189813413673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-62077087846667382302010-08-24T08:56:16.951-07:002010-08-24T08:56:16.951-07:00thanks for bringing the falafel back...a new/old t...thanks for bringing the falafel back...a new/old trend is emerging!Debbiehttp://wwwthepenandthepear.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-12082410273186469422010-08-21T06:01:44.475-07:002010-08-21T06:01:44.475-07:00Love this - of course because it's like a pizz...Love this - of course because it's like a pizza. It reminds me of the 'socca' I had in Nice which is made chick pea flour (but no cheese). Looks relatively simple. Thanks for posting this one, Val.FOODaloguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355740020698779655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-23748638253839621302010-08-20T05:37:27.114-07:002010-08-20T05:37:27.114-07:00I once had a chance to savour Alevropita on the is...I once had a chance to savour Alevropita on the island of Naxos where I remember saying to my Hubby that one day I shall make it for him. I had also lately seen this in the Saveur online posts and had bookmarked it. We must be on the same appetizing wavelength ;o)<br /><br />Val...have a great weekend,<br />ClaudiaFOODESSAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875552395027129685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-39464557781785505242010-08-20T02:59:45.682-07:002010-08-20T02:59:45.682-07:00i've only recently come to appreciate the flav...i've only recently come to appreciate the flavor of feta, so i'm SUPER excited by this unique pie!gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-6830062869222057482010-08-19T22:22:31.821-07:002010-08-19T22:22:31.821-07:00Greece is at the top of my travel wish list! I lov...Greece is at the top of my travel wish list! I love the simplicity of this tart! It looks so delicious!theUngourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433513087823589129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-5621122411344834262010-08-19T19:26:31.253-07:002010-08-19T19:26:31.253-07:00Oh Val, this is FANTASTIC!!! :-) I've never he...Oh Val, this is FANTASTIC!!! :-) I've never heard of Flour Pie before, but I simply adore feta so I know I will love this. :-) What a fabulous trip you had! You've got me homesick for Greece. :-)RamblingTarthttp://www.ramblingtart.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-61300628003743281862010-08-19T10:35:12.805-07:002010-08-19T10:35:12.805-07:00What a great trip! Sounds as though you had an op...What a great trip! Sounds as though you had an opportunity to really become part of the culture!<br /><br />I have never heard of Flour Pie....will have to give this a try and use my imagination for the scenery!Kathy Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07273587388939860630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-76057921000427907122010-08-19T10:29:51.344-07:002010-08-19T10:29:51.344-07:00So jealous - I'm dying to visit Greece!So jealous - I'm dying to visit Greece!That Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004439474693190019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-58271063903512574572010-08-19T10:16:12.014-07:002010-08-19T10:16:12.014-07:00I didn't follow the instructions either R. I m...I didn't follow the instructions either R. I mixed 1/2 the feta into the batter, used a 12-inch paella pan and used grappa instead of vodka. It reminded me of the one I had in Greece, but maybe you need a Mythos, a long hike and mountain air and a wood-burning oven to duplicate the effect.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-68335386387368448342010-08-19T09:49:31.529-07:002010-08-19T09:49:31.529-07:00i just finished making the flour pie as described ...i just finished making the flour pie as described in the Saveur article on Pg 106. I belive that the size of the pie is alittle to large. There was really not enough dough to fully cover the the bottom of the pan. As well, on pg 84 the author mentions using paprika and mixing some of the feta into the batter which is not in the directions on pg 106.<br /><br />I would make it again as the taste is wonderfulR.Warnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-8370460798583831662010-08-19T08:18:30.753-07:002010-08-19T08:18:30.753-07:00Greek food is fantastic and that dish is very inte...Greek food is fantastic and that dish is very interesting! Surely delicioud!<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />RosaRosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-81954161850698221782010-08-19T07:41:16.975-07:002010-08-19T07:41:16.975-07:00What a fascinating recipe! Delicious, especially f...What a fascinating recipe! Delicious, especially for us feta lovers. Yours is beautiful. And time flies way too fast!Jamiehttp://lifesafeast.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-4677941925990236232010-08-19T07:12:38.152-07:002010-08-19T07:12:38.152-07:00What a great story! I am glad you found the recipe...What a great story! I am glad you found the recipe after years of searching!Alevropita is one of those beautiful simple Greek rustic dishes that are always a pleasure to cook and eat.Foodjunkiehttp://foodjunkie.eunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-55109482834354924432010-08-19T05:53:07.700-07:002010-08-19T05:53:07.700-07:005 weeks in Greece sounds like heaven to me! Incred...5 weeks in Greece sounds like heaven to me! Incredible. The pita looks rustic and satisfying. Vanja's culture also has cheese pita as a traditional dish - but not the flour pie. I enjoyed the read.<br />:)<br />Valerie<br />(Do you have to have the word verification, Valli? Just asking???)A Canadian Foodiehttp://www.acanadianfoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-7383865293543365542010-08-19T05:28:38.804-07:002010-08-19T05:28:38.804-07:00I've never heard of this and, based on how muc...I've never heard of this and, based on how much I enjoy Greek food, it's something I must try. Greece is such a beautiful country. I was there years ago and hope to go back someday.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675573152135600754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-88809910471773543732010-08-18T22:00:55.413-07:002010-08-18T22:00:55.413-07:00I will be definitely making this on our next Greek...I will be definitely making this on our next Greek night!Jessicahttp://thenovicechefblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-15497218018784380562010-08-18T21:45:51.827-07:002010-08-18T21:45:51.827-07:00Your description of this makes me want to make it ...Your description of this makes me want to make it right away! I've never been to Greece, but would love to. Thanks!scrambledhenfruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185472195155916663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-38747904491591355762010-08-18T20:45:53.335-07:002010-08-18T20:45:53.335-07:00That trip must have been so wonderful! With only ...That trip must have been so wonderful! With only 4 full days on the mainland and another few days on Crete, we definitely feel like we still need to see a lot more in Greece. The Alevropita sounds wonderful, we haven't had a chance to try it but I'm looking forward to making it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-63737081032573794922010-08-18T20:15:12.258-07:002010-08-18T20:15:12.258-07:00Back in the days when I directed a cooking school,...Back in the days when I directed a cooking school, I had a marvelous Greek cooking instructor. By day, she was an elementary school media specialist. By night, she taught the cuisine of the isles. Feta tart was one of the things she served with Greek wine while extolling the virtues of Greek cooking and doing it! Thanks for the delicious memories!<br /><br />Best,<br />BonnieFrom the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00789641912016566894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-72111836952257671672010-08-18T19:56:17.103-07:002010-08-18T19:56:17.103-07:00My favorite way to explore the world is through my...My favorite way to explore the world is through my kitchen. Thanks for sharing this! I'd never heard of it before but now I will definitely have to try it!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-77644483107926047962010-08-18T19:34:18.114-07:002010-08-18T19:34:18.114-07:00Intriguing for sure. Now I need to find the recip...Intriguing for sure. Now I need to find the recipe. ... off to readgizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909193699597525772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-45024853625601915542010-08-18T18:47:50.934-07:002010-08-18T18:47:50.934-07:00"What better way to explore the world than th..."What better way to explore the world than through our kitchens!!!"<br /><br />Amen! The food is my favorite part of traveling, and this dish makes me want to go to Greece more than ever! I'm so intrigued. I need to try it.Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387869223038293214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-69427730936581183552010-08-18T18:41:19.126-07:002010-08-18T18:41:19.126-07:00You know I love anything with feta! This sounds aw...You know I love anything with feta! This sounds awesome Val, and I am so glad you were able to find it!Thistlemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17898600488153652504noreply@blogger.com