tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post8705089070619921971..comments2023-12-11T14:02:25.111+01:00Comments on My Little Expat Kitchen: The packagemagdahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-40537569098398647392018-09-20T12:59:06.455+02:002018-09-20T12:59:06.455+02:00I've been making these for a couple of years. ...I've been making these for a couple of years. Using grapes from my garden in England. They are dark grapes so my biscuits usually have a purple hint. My kids love them. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17958542944144681519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-52514474227875325922016-04-04T06:19:00.044+02:002016-04-04T06:19:00.044+02:00If you are close to a winery, you may be able to p...If you are close to a winery, you may be able to purchase some of the juice and make your own musto - it is time consuming, but definitely worth it! You can also control the consistency and potency of the flavor. Plus, it lasts forever!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-34493122719489602482013-08-30T23:43:02.778+02:002013-08-30T23:43:02.778+02:00Hi there! I will have to post my recipe for galakt...Hi there! I will have to post my recipe for galaktompoureko, soon. magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-76724545828678683922013-08-22T14:55:17.635+02:002013-08-22T14:55:17.635+02:00moustokouloura are my favourite cookies in the wor...moustokouloura are my favourite cookies in the world!<br />I wanted to also ask you: for a recipe for galaktoboureko? I don't think I have come across it on your blog? awaiting with great eagerness!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-1979768367189636892010-10-21T18:35:06.460+02:002010-10-21T18:35:06.460+02:00wow, the wonderful curl of the dough before they b...wow, the wonderful curl of the dough before they bake. it reminds me of a home made donut, or a montreal bagel. just perfect. great post.Mina B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00781786311933281475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-77855992546541277012010-10-21T11:37:44.530+02:002010-10-21T11:37:44.530+02:00Madga, these look wonderful! I can practically tas...Madga, these look wonderful! I can practically taste from here! :)Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-33766308818364906342010-10-20T18:03:29.182+02:002010-10-20T18:03:29.182+02:00Grape-must is freshly pressed grape juice that is ...Grape-must is freshly pressed grape juice that is not fermented.magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-63239090715701583222010-10-20T17:45:44.899+02:002010-10-20T17:45:44.899+02:00What is a grape-must? I know what is grape..What is a grape-must? I know what is grape..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-73913796426309098802010-10-19T11:31:45.356+02:002010-10-19T11:31:45.356+02:00I am so glad you decided to post these cookies. I ...I am so glad you decided to post these cookies. I think they look delicious, funny you find them unappealing! So when in doubt, always post. Please!Nuts about foodhttp://www.nutsaboutfooditaly.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-77417758275319673922010-10-19T10:10:21.116+02:002010-10-19T10:10:21.116+02:00Thanks for sharing with us such great Greek style ...Thanks for sharing with us such great Greek style cookies! They look absolutely delicious!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-62838235589909101712010-10-19T04:51:35.404+02:002010-10-19T04:51:35.404+02:00Oooh, the perfect little cookie to dunk into a pip...Oooh, the perfect little cookie to dunk into a piping hot cup of coffee! Moustokouloura certainly have a distinct taste...and they are scrumptious! <br />BTW, they look perfect to me :)Mariahttp://kalisasorexi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-76308060110049412132010-10-17T15:51:15.439+02:002010-10-17T15:51:15.439+02:00What a great package! Definitely worth those fligh...What a great package! Definitely worth those flights of stairs. Gorgeous photos.Belinda @zomppahttp://www.zomppa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-15746081148834866622010-10-17T15:09:53.780+02:002010-10-17T15:09:53.780+02:00I loved the morning story and learning about the h...I loved the morning story and learning about the history. You have a wonderful way of explaining things. Very enjoyable. And I think the cookies are lovely. I especially love the look of the crumb. I'm about to make morning coffee and would love a moustokouloura or two for dunking.Tracyhttp://amusebouchefortwo.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-19096722859485242662010-10-17T14:10:53.716+02:002010-10-17T14:10:53.716+02:00Are you kidding, they look scrumptious. I'd l...Are you kidding, they look scrumptious. I'd love to dip one in a strong cup of coffee! There is an Iranian store behind my house, I'll have to ask if they have the syrup. Lovely post as usual!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560974525638822194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-72197164684082607602010-10-17T13:27:21.056+02:002010-10-17T13:27:21.056+02:00I think that your petimezi look beautiful---they r...I think that your petimezi look beautiful---they remind me of molasses cookies that are made here--except for the grape-must----I can only imagine what depth of flavor that it imparts!<br /><br />I had to laugh about your steep stairs---I lived in a house once where they were practically vertical---the Dutch seem to build the steepestnancy at good food mattershttp://nancyvienneau.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-32671170920781596392010-10-16T22:54:06.580+02:002010-10-16T22:54:06.580+02:00I send myself packages over from Italy - could not...I send myself packages over from Italy - could not persuade any member of the family to go through the lengthy bureaucracy of having a box posted! Once the postman left the package in the trash bin (luckily empty). These cookies look amazing, bursting with flavor. Looks like I'll have to track down a new ingredient..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-24602798884734142462010-10-16T16:57:19.355+02:002010-10-16T16:57:19.355+02:00These look sooo good! ;) and are not as harsh on t...These look sooo good! ;) and are not as harsh on the eyes as you make them out to be. I love your description of all these Greek ingredients. I feel like I have never truly had Greek food now. Maybe I can get my hands on some of them one day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-23382691125366972972010-10-16T13:17:20.983+02:002010-10-16T13:17:20.983+02:00Laurie — I am indeed very lucky! These have the pe...Laurie — I am indeed very lucky! These have the perfect consistency, do try them :)<br /><br />Peter — thanks! Kiki was very generous and sweet.<br /><br />Nisrine — thank you<br /><br />Joumana — homemade grape syrup is the best. I really did enjoy it yes :)magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-55607951331374775252010-10-16T11:59:49.908+02:002010-10-16T11:59:49.908+02:00I made a similar cookie a few days ago with some g...I made a similar cookie a few days ago with some grape molasses that was homemade by a farmer friend with our grapes. Love the taste of that molasses and in Lebanon it is also used traditionally for sweet and savory dishes. Bet you enjoyed the rest of your weekend!tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-52866185079603219352010-10-16T02:24:42.447+02:002010-10-16T02:24:42.447+02:00They look mealy and delightful. Bravo!They look mealy and delightful. Bravo!Nisrinehttp://www.dinnersanddreams.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-78956789308128272232010-10-16T02:02:31.994+02:002010-10-16T02:02:31.994+02:00That was very nice of Kiki to send you a care pack...That was very nice of Kiki to send you a care package...and with petimezi! The Moustokoulra look tasty...I want to dunk them in my Greek coffee.Peter Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907758539058786065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-53073359453553905542010-10-15T23:52:24.472+02:002010-10-15T23:52:24.472+02:00oh my! lucky you went to the door. i've only h...oh my! lucky you went to the door. i've only had the hard kind of moustokouloura and they've never been my favorite because i like softer cookies. and here you are to help me see the light with a timely recipe, considering the petimezi i have in my pantry. so many recipes to try!Laurie Constantinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662040688336742830noreply@blogger.com