Posts tagged Spanakopita
How-To Tuesday: Throwing A Smashing Cocktail Party
How-To Tuesday: Throwing A Smashing Cocktail Party

Not to toot my own horn but I know how to throw a successful party.  Phil and I share a love for entertaining, so we try to throw at least three to four parties annually. 

Having an entertaining party isn’t difficult, but a little planning can make your party better and stress-free.  After all you want to be able to mingle, laugh with friends and enjoy the fruits of your labor, right? Read on for a few tips on throwing an A+ affair along with a killer recipe for my mother's stuffed mushrooms - perfectly bite-sized and guaranteed to impress your guests!

Read More
Unites States of America, Italy, From Nonna's KitchenAnna GassHoliday Entertaining, Holidays, easy entertaining, How-To Tuesday, appetizers, finger food, Valentine's Day, social saturday, Deviled Eggs, Spanakopita, Stuffed Mushrooms, family tradition, cocktails, Cocktail Party, Mix and Mingle, nonna's kitchen
Yia Yia Nelly's 'Greek Festival' Spanakopita
Yia Yia Nelly's 'Greek Festival' Spanakopita

One of the first people I reached out to when I decided to start my Nonna project was my dear friend Kostas.  He, like me, is a first generation kid.  Both of his parents came from Greece in the early 1970s, set up house, and raised two children.  Early discussions we had made me certain our childhood homes were very similar.  So, I thought it would be a great place to start...

Read More
From Nonna's Kitchen, GreeceAnna Gasscooking with love, cooking with kids, greek specialties, nonna's kitchen, yia yia's kitchen, family tradition, heirloom cooking, heirloom kitchen, Spanakopita