KELLARI GOURMET
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Did you know?
• That at Kellari we only use first pressed extra virgin olive oil in all our cooking from salads to fish and beyond?
• That everything other then bread and ice cream are all made in house?
• That we import the freshest fish available from the Mediterranean and around the world?
From the chef
Marinades
A marinade is a seasoned liquid that contains a tenderizing acidic ingredient such as vinegar, wine, soy sauce, or citrus juice. Marinade seasonings can be a combination of herbs, spices, and even vegetables, but they generally reflect the tastes of the region in which they were made.
Regardless of the ingredient combination, all marinades are used by soaking meat in them to add flavor and to tenderize before cooking. Always follow the directions carefully since some foods, especially fish and shrimp, can become mushy if left in too long. Always be sure to marinate in a non-reactive pan or a plastic bag.
A message from the Kellari staff
We would like to thank all of our customers and friends for the great support that they have showed since we open February of 2006.
Guest corner
Whatever the event, celebration, dinner, any special occasion all the ingredients for success are here: beautiful natural surroundings, easy accessibility, and most important, superb cuisine.
HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY YET?
Welcome to Kellari, a Restaurant that prepares the finest Hellenic cuisine, which is one of the many wonderful gifts that the ancient Greeks contributed to the modern world.
The origin of this cuisine, (so mythology tells us), began when Zeus planned his wedding banquet to celebrate his marriage to the Goddess Hera. Zeus commanded that Dionysos, the God of food and wine gather the world’s freshest, healthiest, and most savory ingredients and to prepare a banquet truly “fit for the God’s”. Zeus loved this food so much that he decided to share it with his beloved Greek mortals giving birth to this new cuisine.
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About Herbs, Spices and Medicine
Herbs and spices are to cooking what accessories are to clothing. A recipe may be fine by it self, but add a little garlic here or a little thyme there and you really have a dish worth savoring.
Almost everyone has some herbs and spices in the house. Herbs and spices do not only add zest to a meal. For thousands of years herbs have been used for their therapeutic qualities. Because this article is for the health-conscious as well as the flavor-conscious, I wanted to include which herbs relieve which ailments.
While you should always seek a qualified medical opinion for a serious complaint, you can avoid drugs and relieve many minor, as well as major, ailments by using the right herbs. When an herb is used for therapeutic reasons add a teaspoon to one cup of boiled water and let it steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Strain, serve with a few drops of lemon juice and honey, and reap the benefits of nature.
In this KELLARI GOURMET issue I we will describe four types of herbs that you easily could find at a store in your area.
Chamomile
Chamomile tea is known as an aid for upset stomach, a tonic infusion and a calm ant for the nerves.
Cinnamon
By boiling 2 sticks of cinnamon and drinking the water, cinnamon is beneficial as an antiseptic, a disinfectant and a cleanser of infections of the urinary tract. Cinnamon is well known as an aromatic spice for sweet dishes. Do not only use this spice in sweets but add it as a "secret" ingredient to sautéed vegetables such as eggplant and mushrooms.
Cloves
Medically, cloves regulate the activities of the brain, help neuralgia and stop pain, especially headaches and toothaches. An old remedy for toothache relief involves placing a piece of cotton saturated in clove oil on the aching tooth. This eases the pain until a dentist can be reached.
Cloves, like cinnamon, are also known for the aroma they add to sweets.
Dill
Dill contains two essential oils, limonese and carvone, which make it valuable as a digestive aid. It is also considered to be a good cure for hiccoughs and insomnia.
As an ingredient dill is delicious with artichokes, peas and spinach. It is also tasty sprinkled on boiled potatoes and potato salad.
.....more (monthly chef's recipe)
In the next KELLARI GOURMET issue we will talk about Garlic-Bay Leaf-Leeks-Lemons.
