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How To Reuse The Tiny Hotel Breakfast Jam Jars

How To Reuse The Tiny Hotel Breakfast Jam Jars

Over the years, I’ve saved quite a lot of these empty tiny jam jars that often come on a hotel breakfast tray. I’ve never had a good use for them, although I’ve ~ maybe ~ used a couple to store beads or small sewing supplies, or as a mini vase for a bloom. I’ve searched on… Continue Reading

The Five Most Delicious Greek Dips.  No. 5:  Olive Dip

The Five Most Delicious Greek Dips. No. 5: Olive Dip

Among all, this is is the absolute best Greek appetizer/dip and maybe the easiest one to prepare.  I used Kalamata olives which are fleshy and have a rich almost black color.  They combine a fruity taste with a wine flavor mostly because they are cured in red vinegar.  I chose a pitted variety and that… Continue Reading

The Five Most Delicious Greek Dips.  No. 4:  Red Pepper Dip

The Five Most Delicious Greek Dips. No. 4: Red Pepper Dip

This may as well be one of the most delicious appetizers/dips: with chunks of red pepper that melt in your mouth, and a vivid red color,  this dip is simply irresistible.  It’s a great idea for almost all gatherings, from a cocktail party to an appetizer for a less formal get together, or even just… Continue Reading

The Five Most Delicious Greek Dips.  No. 3 Feta Cheese Dip

The Five Most Delicious Greek Dips. No. 3 Feta Cheese Dip

The strong and salty taste of Feta Cheese along with the hot chili pepper makes this an amazing appetizer/dip which I like to serve with cold and refreshing vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, even celery. Instead of using a fresh chili pepper (they didn’t have them at the store!), I used Chili Pepper Paste which… Continue Reading

The Five Most Delicious Greek Dips: No. 1 Tzatziki

The Five Most Delicious Greek Dips: No. 1 Tzatziki

Tzatziki is not really a dip, nor a sauce.  It is an appetizer.  It is meant to be rich and thick and served with other Greek appetizers (such as grilled octopus, fried zucchini), along with some ouzo, and few good friends by the beach (making you dream?).  It’s also a great compliment to any grilled… Continue Reading