

Talking celebratory Greek food with MasterChef winner Irini Tzortzoglou
Sep 5, 2023
MasterChef winner and cookbook author Irini Tzortzoglou talks about her favorite Greek dishes, her Cretan heritage, and the therapeutic value of cooking. She discusses the joy of baking with red and sourdough bread, exploring biscuit texture using hazelnuts, and shares tips on achieving a light and crunchy texture when handling dough. The podcast also includes discussions on measuring tools, Irini's recipe book, and the perfect Sunday lunch ideas.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
From Crete to Athens: A Journey of Education and Loss
02:26 • 15min
The Satisfaction of Weighing Food and the Therapeutic Value of Cooking
17:27 • 2min
Discovering Red and Sourdough Bread and the Hazelnut Version
19:03 • 2min
Exploring Biscuit Texture and Hazelnut Consistency
21:02 • 2min
Kitchen Measuring Tools, Irini's Tips, and Unique Coffee Making
22:34 • 3min
The Perfect Sunday Lunch
25:16 • 11min