tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post2276273973020208873..comments2023-12-11T14:02:25.111+01:00Comments on My Little Expat Kitchen: Sofigado, the Greek sweet and sour beef stewmagdahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-763676991061558142015-11-10T22:48:12.709+01:002015-11-10T22:48:12.709+01:00Hi Katie !So sorry for the late reply. You are liv...Hi Katie !So sorry for the late reply. You are living in my hometown!! Hope you are enjoying your stay in my country :) Glad to hear you've made some of my recipe. There are various cuts for meat stews in Greece. For this dish you should ask for μοσχαρίσια σπάλα.magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-3537122120331938082015-11-03T08:04:33.922+01:002015-11-03T08:04:33.922+01:00Hi Magda!
I'm an American expat living in Ath...Hi Magda!<br /><br />I'm an American expat living in Athens and am so glad to have found your blog! I've already made several of your dishes which were fantastic and you made it very easy with your recipe layouts, instructions, and photos. Thank you! I do have a question though; what is the cut of meat I should be asking for in Greek to make stews? I know it is called mosxari but is therekatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15672335773527121887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-63752139350193229302014-04-29T14:09:54.192+02:002014-04-29T14:09:54.192+02:00I hope you enjoy it Brandon.I hope you enjoy it Brandon.magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-76205796668231488062014-04-29T14:07:10.970+02:002014-04-29T14:07:10.970+02:00Quince is ripe in my part of the world, so I am ma...Quince is ripe in my part of the world, so I am making this recipe right now :-) It's nice to use quince for something other than jelly or paste.<br /><br />@Xenia: You may can find petimezi at a Turkish or middle eastern shop if you have any in your area, but it will be called Pekmezi. That is how I get mine. <br /><br />Otherwise it should be very simple to make, people have been making it Brandonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-47801199946599612262014-03-01T14:04:55.794+01:002014-03-01T14:04:55.794+01:00Xenia, you did a great job with the sofigado! The ...Xenia, you did a great job with the sofigado! The petimezi is such an important element to the dish both in flavor and appearance. Perhaps the next time you are in Greece you can get a bottle. Thanks for sharing your photos with me.magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-56027950602556970052014-03-01T10:42:00.751+01:002014-03-01T10:42:00.751+01:00I've decided to post links to some photos. The...I've decided to post links to some photos. They were taken on the 1st of December, 2012 and resemble yours in style. Sorry, I couldn't help trying to achieve the same beauty because when I saw photos in this post it was like: "Oh, God, I wish I could be just as great!" :)<br /><br />http://s28.postimg.org/wbrdb9dkt/IMG_1353.jpg<br /><br />http://s13.postimg.org/rvgm8uwef/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-44773382206364468712013-01-17T07:04:06.632+01:002013-01-17T07:04:06.632+01:00Dear Magda,
I'm from Moscow :)
Xenia.Dear Magda, <br /><br />I'm from Moscow :)<br /><br />Xenia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-89368019862914482502013-01-16T15:16:14.053+01:002013-01-16T15:16:14.053+01:00Wow Xenia, you know a lot of Greek dishes. Where a...Wow Xenia, you know a lot of Greek dishes. Where are you from? <br />Cooking is one of my passions and I'm happy because I get to share it here on my blog. What makes me even more happy is when others appreciate it so thank you once more for your sweet words!magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-32814232836062161382013-01-16T14:03:42.494+01:002013-01-16T14:03:42.494+01:00Dear Magda,
Actually, I forgot to mention the gem...Dear Magda,<br /><br />Actually, I forgot to mention the gemista that I also cooked with the help of your recipe :) It was exquisitely delicious!!! Thank you once more!!!<br /><br />Also, I adore tiropsomo and have already baked it for 2 times for the last 3 months. The dough is just like in your recipe but I bake it in some different manner, because I had found that variant before I came across Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-63615369942066480792013-01-16T12:18:04.361+01:002013-01-16T12:18:04.361+01:00Hi Xenia! Thank you so much for your sweet comment...Hi Xenia! Thank you so much for your sweet comment. It really means a lot to me. I'm thrilled that you have tried and loved some of my recipes, especially the Greek ones :)<br />I have been wanting for quite some time now to post about giouvetsi and mousaka and pastitsio, I hope soon. Stay tuned!magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-72219521010772681862013-01-14T15:06:16.829+01:002013-01-14T15:06:16.829+01:00P.S. All Greek kitchen's connoisseurs will rea...P.S. All Greek kitchen's connoisseurs will really appreciate if some day you find time to teach us how to cook "pugia glika" (please forgive me if my spelling is wrong) and gouvetsi (you mentioned it once :) ) And of course, mousakas and pastitsio. We can't do without your master-class :)<br /><br />Thank you in advance! :)<br /><br />Xenia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-36225219979395757192013-01-14T14:53:26.726+01:002013-01-14T14:53:26.726+01:00Dear My Little Expat Kitchen,
I want to thank you...Dear My Little Expat Kitchen,<br /><br />I want to thank you for this awesome blog from the bottom of my heart. <br /><br />I adore Greece(no, I'm just crazy about the country) and Greek kitchen and that's how I came across this wonderful blog.<br /><br />I've already cooked sofigado, briam and spetzofai using your accurate and detailed instructions. The dishes are superb!!! And I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-79806037764536987162011-12-16T16:23:08.461+01:002011-12-16T16:23:08.461+01:00Crazy Radishes — sometimes we eat it straight up a...Crazy Radishes — sometimes we eat it straight up as you say, but mostly we add it in cookies, desserts and savory dishes.<br /><br />lacaffettierarosa — I'm sure you're going to love this dish. Do try it!magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-86116737956107176692011-12-16T12:19:57.448+01:002011-12-16T12:19:57.448+01:00Quinces are so underrated, but they taste absolute...Quinces are so underrated, but they taste absolutely amazing! If I do find them (I'll try at the ethnic shop, together with the petimezi) I must try this. I get some amazing beef here, and I'm trying every possible stew recipe I can get my hands on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-23402370983799205732011-12-15T16:07:40.738+01:002011-12-15T16:07:40.738+01:00Thanks for the reply :) I already have some quince...Thanks for the reply :) I already have some quince so I will get some pekmez/petimezi this weekend and try my hand at this stew! I'd never considered cooking with pekmez. In Turkey we eat it straight up, simply mixed with tahini (it's sort of the "energy bar" of Turkey :D) Do you do that in Greece too?Crazy Radisheshttp://www.crazyradishes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-89715516777721825392011-12-15T15:01:41.443+01:002011-12-15T15:01:41.443+01:00Crazy Radishes — yes you're absolutely right, ...Crazy Radishes — yes you're absolutely right, petimezi and pekmez is the same thing!magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-76003886221588646122011-12-14T22:59:13.496+01:002011-12-14T22:59:13.496+01:00That is one bowl of comforting and delicious food!...That is one bowl of comforting and delicious food! We don't eat beef, but I can easily sub it with lamb :)Kiran @ KiranTarun.comhttp://kirantarun.com/foodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-11891601202120138852011-12-14T15:07:18.357+01:002011-12-14T15:07:18.357+01:00What a sumptuous-looking dish! The photos are mout...What a sumptuous-looking dish! The photos are mouthwatering. I love quince and rosemary both so I think I am going to give this a try. Am I right in assuming that petimezi is the same as Turkish pekmez (very thick brown grape syrup)? I'm pretty sure I can get that at the Turkish store I go to.Crazy Radisheshttp://www.crazyradishes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-28483970906038939592011-12-13T21:28:48.259+01:002011-12-13T21:28:48.259+01:00Oh my! I absolutely love this dish Magda!
Your pi...Oh my! I absolutely love this dish Magda! <br />Your pictures are lovely once again!<br />kisses!Erihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15254168365825646478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-69093519634230213782011-12-13T13:04:13.960+01:002011-12-13T13:04:13.960+01:00Hi Magda--I ate my first quinces a couple of month...Hi Magda--I ate my first quinces a couple of months ago--such a mysterious, marvelous fruit. I had never thought about how delicious it would be paired with beef---but, on reading your post, and looking at your pictures, I can imagine it well. Brilliant!nancy at good food mattershttp://nancyvienneau.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-58310950149508035352011-12-13T11:27:29.693+01:002011-12-13T11:27:29.693+01:00I love meat stew with quince added. It brings such...I love meat stew with quince added. It brings such an element of fruitiness :)Anhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712039473488252840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-39939889467577183422011-12-13T03:10:38.735+01:002011-12-13T03:10:38.735+01:00I have been craving beef stew lately. It is so com...I have been craving beef stew lately. It is so comforting on a cold winter day. I also love quince. My grandmother had a quince tree/bush when I was little and she made jam. I have never eaten quince any other way but this combination sounds perfectly perfect. Thank you.Teresa, www.foodonfifth.comhttp://www.teresablackburnfoodstyling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-20803895439426825692011-12-13T01:36:12.428+01:002011-12-13T01:36:12.428+01:00This looks so beautiful... even in the heat of the...This looks so beautiful... even in the heat of the Australian summer, slow cooked, rich comfort food can't be beat!<br /><br />So happy to have stumbled across your lovely blog!<br /><br />Catherine @ The Spring (in Brisbane)<br /><br />http://www.thespringblog.com/Catherine @ The Springhttp://www.thespringblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-31358322032662069032011-12-12T21:09:31.116+01:002011-12-12T21:09:31.116+01:00I love quinces, but have never seen them cooked th...I love quinces, but have never seen them cooked this way. I love this earhty dish, perfect for the holidays. I must track down somel petimezi!! thank you for sharing!vianneyhttp://sweetlifebake.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-55756912060509806132011-12-12T08:31:36.330+01:002011-12-12T08:31:36.330+01:00Well, I haven't been to a FM lately so maybe t...Well, I haven't been to a FM lately so maybe they're still around here in Cali! Yes, my parents named me Athena because I was born in Athens but I'm actually Filipina :)athenahttp://athenasplichta.comnoreply@blogger.com