culinary inspiration from everyday life
Serbian Pita Pizza
Following the culinary orders of an inspired freight elevator operator we beelined it to a grocery store in deepest brightest Queens in search of Ajvar - a Serbian red pepper extravaganza that makes you want to travel the world. Toasted pita bread was our sauce vehicle of choice - topped off with feta, olives, chilis and dried oregano. We are calling it pizza just so you get the idea but wow - it is a whole other level.
Culinary inspiration comes in curious forms and can be used to justify many a beautiful ceramic acquisition.
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