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Taramosalata (Fish roe salad - meze)

  Photo taken from Athinorama Umami Taramosalata There are also the Greek classics, think something like a dip but instead of using nachos or vegetables to eat them we use bread. Taramosalata is one of those dishes.   It is roe fish blended into a creamy pink dip of pureed potatoes with parsley, lemon juice, and finely chopped onion (optional).   In meze, this is one of the first dishes that it is served.   In taverns, they always bring it along with salad, tzatziki, and tahini.   We will talk about the last two later.   Well, let’s see our recipe…   Ingredients 2 kg tarama (fish roe). 1 large potato or two small ones 450gr of Greek bread 1 tsp of shredded and dried onion 1 cup olive oil The juice of one lemon (medium size) Tarama is the hardest ingredient to find, so it is a good idea to look at groceries that import Mediterranean food. It is usually sold in larger jars, but you can store the remainder in the freezer for months. Peel the potatoes and cut t

Barbie's Handbag Birthday Cake

This cake was made for my niece, Nicoleta. 

Happy Birthday Nicoleta!




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  1. Well I have to say I never did know what Barbies' purse looked like and I imagine it to be very small and pink of course. Based on that this is a pretty amazing cake, I like the butterfly detail on it. I am sure this did bring a big smile to Nicoleta's face! Well done!

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  2. It looks soooooooo real! You amaze me each time with your wonderful cakes!!
    BEAUTIFUL and I love the color (pink is my favorite)
    Your hands are very blessed!

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  3. This is just too cute! Being a barbie girl at heart, I am in love. You're quite talented!

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  4. I've said it before and I'll say it again. I am impressed!

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  5. I bet a lot of grown-ups wouldn't mind getting that beautiful cake for a special ocassion! I'm sure you made her special day memorable!

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  6. your niece must be super happy =)

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  7. Lucky niece!
    Great job Efti mou once more !!!
    Filia
    Stavri

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  8. Wow! That looks so cute. Love the colors. :)

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  9. I wish I were your niece too...I would love to have a cake like this. But then, I wouldn't want this to be sliced or eaten. or perhaps I'd have another cake for eating. LOL!I love how intricate the design is. Pretty!

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  10. Happy belated birthday wishes to your niece. I bet she was a very happy girl with that beautiful cake.

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  11. Totally adorable. Wish my daughter was still young so I could make her this.

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  12. Fun for young girls at their birthday parties.

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