greek fest

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A couple of years ago, I took myself out on a date to a local Greek Fest. I didn’t want to engage with anyone but I wanted to eat good food. I’ve been to several Greek Festivals and have eaten at amazing Greek restaurants since moving back to California. #blessed.

When I tell people that I’m an introvert, I really am an introvert. I enjoy being by myself a lot. Maybe more than most people…

There was plenty of places to park in a lot a couple of miles away but they had buses shuttling people back and forth for free. To enter, there was a $10 charge, which I felt was worth it.

I was like a little kid in a candy shop. There were so many options to eat, unfortunately because I was alone, I couldn’t go all out. I made a rookie mistake by not bringing tupperware and a large bag to place the leftovers in.

Saganaki (flaming Greek cheese). Yes. I love cheese. I was raised on the dairy. I believe it’s made with kasseri cheese, flambéed with brandy, with a squeeze of lemon juice. When they finished cooking it, they yelled “Opa!”

Greek fries with salt, oregano, lemon juice, and feta cheese. Yes. More cheese! It’s never enough…

Pastitsio, it’s like a Greek lasagna with béchamel. It’s one of my favorite pastas.

Spanakopita, inside the phyllo dough exterior is spinach, herbs, eggs, and yes… more feta cheese.
Tiropita, inside the phyllo dough exterior is eggs, herbs, and feta cheese. Some people add cottage cheese, others add ricotta or cream cheese. To me it doesn’t matter. Cheese is cheese. Hehehe.

Everything was delicious. I got to eat a little bit of everything. I really tried to eat everything but I was too full. Next time, I’ll be prepared.


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38 responses to “greek fest”

  1. Aptivi Avatar
    Aptivi

    Yummy! So many cheese! 🧀🧀

    1. justrojie Avatar

      I love myself some 🧀

      1. Aptivi Avatar
        Aptivi

        Me too, I love 🧀

  2. Jake Avatar

    Pastisio is amazing. Ive made it once. Was a little off cause I used Mexican oregano but I pulled off the beschemel pretty good.
    one of my favorite deserts are the Loukoumades. Very addictive, but i love honey.

    https://realgreekrecipes.com/greek-honey-balls/

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Ooh looks sweet 😋

  3. Ajinkya Rane Avatar

    Oh buddy! I love greek food!

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Saaaaame

  4. CJ Antichow Avatar
    CJ Antichow

    Yum 😋
    I lovvvve Greek food!

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Me toooo

  5. Joe Avatar

    Saganaki was one of my great lifetime discoveries. Cheese plus flame.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Yassss, so tasty!

  6. MaryG Avatar

    Greek lasagna? Need to try that!

    1. justrojie Avatar

      It’s so good, ya gotta try it

  7. Info-Man Avatar

    I am so hungry 😋 at midnight again 😂😂😂

    1. justrojie Avatar

      🤣

  8. Nicholas K F Matte Avatar

    Looks amazing!! In Montre. I worked for Greeks at a grocery store, ohhhhhh I remember now! There was a 24hr Greek restau. on Bernard or St. Viateur St. AMAZING food!!! I

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Awesome! 24 hours a day sounds too good

        1. justrojie Avatar

          hah that’s awesome!

  9. Kelli Avatar

    Love this one!! My son and his wife love the Greek festivals. Always fun and always good food!! Glad you enjoyed.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      thank you!! it’s soooo gooood!!

  10. ibarynt Avatar

    They do look good. How much cheese can you eat?

    1. justrojie Avatar

      lol a lot. i can put it on pizza, nachos, bread, crackers, just plain. i’m so thankful that i’m not lactose intolerant!

      1. ibarynt Avatar

        😱😱… the cheese on the pizza is enough for me, thankfully here it’s not cheesy 😁

        1. justrojie Avatar

          😂

  11. safia begum Avatar

    A personal and reflective narrative that captures the experience of taking oneself on a quiet outing, focusing on independence, simple pleasures, and mindful enjoyment of food and solitude. 🌿✨🍽️

    1. justrojie Avatar

      thank you, safia!

  12. Hazel Avatar

    I’ll bring tupperware and join you 😁 I love food with cheese

    1. justrojie Avatar

      yasss!! <3

      1. Hazel Avatar

        Two introverts indulging plenty of cheese 🤩

  13. Jesse Pallante Avatar

    That is awesome! Way to go! Cheese is good! 👍

    1. justrojie Avatar

      It is really good!

  14. papadosshortstories Avatar

    As a Greek, I favor Pastitsio and Spanakopita. 😊

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Ooh any other dishes you would recommend?

      1. papadosshortstories Avatar

        Mousaka and Loukoumades are also very delicious.😊

        1. justrojie Avatar

          yasss that sounds delicious too!

  15. Violet Lentz Avatar

    Spanakopita, Baklava, and Saganaki three of my fav Greek foods- but I guess they cannot really serve flaming cheese at a street fest.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      It’s def a must try at least once tho

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