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Marka

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This is not my usual post regarding food recipes but yesterday, was a very sad day for our family…my brother’s beautiful dog Marka passed at the age of 6.  She was a beautiful, kind, playful soul.  She was a good friend to my previous dog Frankie who passed about 1 1/2 ago and she became a good friend to Charlie.  

We will miss her dearly as we loved and will always continue to love her.  

Antio Markoulaki Mou Glukia!!  

 

 

Welcome to a small corner of my Greek Heritage. Growing up in New York from Greek parents, was a challenge of its own...but the traditional food, tastes and aromas that my mother cooked always travelled me back to Greece. My mother is a wonderful cook, our house would always have that smell of home cooked food. I remember very clearly that we were only allowed fast food, once a week, that was a huge day for myself and my brother. Jumping up and down in the back car seat, laughing, just being kids. It is true that we all like to eat different foods, taste, smell, even try food that looks different than our regular meals at home and I think that is so natural. In my teens, I was not really into cooking, I enjoyed my magazines after school, listening to music, and just taking a breather. There were times that I would glance at some of my mom's recipes, more out of curiosity than to actually try to cook them. At that time I did not realise that cooking would become my passion one day. Slowly, I would start to look into my mom's recipes a bit more each day and I started to find it interesting as a hobby. Each month I would go into our neighborhood bookstore and pick up my monthly book, until one day I decided to stroll over into the cooking section. That summer was the first time I actually bought a cooking magazine....and I loved it. Cooking and baking started out as a hobby, but now after many years it is my passion. Exploring the cuisines, the spices, the oils, the scents, the variety of smells and tastes that exist. It was and still is an amazing journey without limits. So, come along with me on this adventure, and I hope you enjoy my recipes. Sophie

45 Comments

  1. foodzesty
    December 21, 2017 at 9:26 am  ·  Reply

    Yes they are incredible

  2. mysticwriter2002
    December 21, 2017 at 9:54 am  ·  Reply

    So sad to hear about your dog 😞 I know they are just like bestfrirnds and they become a part of family .

  3. juliehcares
    December 21, 2017 at 1:39 pm  ·  Reply

    She was young, I’m so sorry to hear this!

  5. Megala
    December 21, 2017 at 3:43 pm  ·  Reply

    So sorry for the loss !

  6. mistimaan
    December 21, 2017 at 4:42 pm  ·  Reply

    Very sad to hear….RIP for her

  7. kasiawrites
    December 21, 2017 at 9:12 pm  ·  Reply

    Awww how sad. ☹️

  8. Karin, theaustriandish
    December 21, 2017 at 10:17 pm  ·  Reply

    I was so sorry to read that this morning…

  9. lisarey1990
    December 22, 2017 at 12:02 am  ·  Reply

    Very sad to hear this. My thoughts are with you all. I lost my dog in 2010 and it is a terribly sad time. Sending you all strength.

  10. MichaelStephenWills
    December 22, 2017 at 2:22 pm  ·  Reply

    Sorry for your loss….6 years is too short a time.

  11. dtills
    December 22, 2017 at 5:04 pm  ·  Reply

    So sorry Sophie 🙁 My thoughts are with you and your family.

  12. foodzesty
    December 22, 2017 at 7:11 pm  ·  Reply

    Thank you Dee dee it is just to sad and I am devastated 🙁

  13. RhapsodyBoheme
    December 23, 2017 at 8:45 am  ·  Reply

    I am so sorry my dear and know first hand how hard it is to lose a family member. My heart goes out to you as I try to wrap in comfort. It’s been nearly three years I lost my Nikki and I miss her every day. You have to remember what a good Home you gave her and how lucky you were to have each other. One day we will all meet again and for now she is running free and is playing with other animals. I will send Nikki to take her under her wing and watch out for her. Much love and prayers for you. Sending a big hug your way.

  14. RhapsodyBoheme
    December 23, 2017 at 8:46 am  ·  Reply

    I’m sorry that I can’t give this post a like 😔 hugs

  15. FrugalHausfrau
    December 24, 2017 at 4:32 pm  ·  Reply

    So sad to hear, especially for us that know a dog is a big part of the family. 🙂 Rest in peach, Marka.

  16. FrugalHausfrau
    December 24, 2017 at 4:32 pm  ·  Reply

    So sorry, Rest in Peace, Marka…no peach…

  17. A @ Anonymously Yours
    February 19, 2018 at 9:59 pm  ·  Reply

    May she rest in peace.
    Hugs 🌷

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