Already stuffed from the spinach and cheese inside crispy phyllo, aka spanakopita and seasoned dolmas, I still yearned for another gyro. Just as I began waddling closer to the stand, I realized this belly could handle no more Greek goodness.

For the 62^nd year, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church put on the Greek Food Festival of Dallas. The three day long festivities included dancing, music, shopping and absolutely mouthwatering Greek food. The food. There’s so much to say about the food. It tastes like spending the weekend inside the kitchen of your sweet little Greek grandmother and being fed loads of love by the forkfuls. Some of the tantalizing tastes included tender lamb chops grilled over hardwood charcoal, complete with olive oil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper then served with a lemon wedge. Made with béchamel and beef, the personal sized pastitso was similar to lasagna. Feta was in abundance and tasted especially delightful when sprinkled across the seasoned Greek fries.

From savory to sweet, the festival had it covered. For dessert lovers there was baklava and baklava sundaes. But it was the loukoumades that drew the largest number of sweet tooth swooners. The honey coated fried dough treat went down perfectly with a few sips of hot coffee or a flight of Greek wine.

After eating, many made their way inside the stunningly beautiful Holy Trinity Church for a tour. Other activities included watching cooking demos, or making purchases inside the Agora. Of course after those loukoumades, a little Greek dancing helps to burn the calories.

Once again, the Greek Food Festival of Dallas was a success. Year after year, the event displays how delicious food and fun has the power to bring people together. Till next year in grandma’s kitchen. Opa! TxmB