Η συνταγή και στα ελληνικά στο τέλος της ανάρτησης! After the end of both World War II and the consequent Civil War, Greece was completely destroyed economically and societally. Many families have lost at least one member, that being usually masculine, and poverty was hanging upon them. Infrastructure was non-existent and jobs were as scarce...
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Polish Potato Salad and Drunk Pork Tenderloin
Η συνταγή και στα ελληνικά στο τέλος της ανάρτησης! Today I am going to share with you a very funny story on how Greeks started to consume potatoes many, many years ago. Story says that, during the first years (1830) of the newborn Greek nation after its liberation from the Ottomans, John Kapodistrias its first...
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Feta Cheese Smothered Chicken
Η συνταγή και στα ελληνικά στο τέλος της ανάρτησης! When I returned home from the US in the late 90’s, my first job was in an advertising agency as account manager for Mc Donald’s in Greece. I thought back then that that was awesome. Working for a big multinational agency and running an account as...
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Portobello Burgers
Η συνταγή και στα ελληνικά στο τέλος της ανάρτησης! Mushrooms are used widely in every kitchen around the world. In reality, mushrooms are fungi, that do not contain chlorophyll and they grow by consuming dead organic matter, not very appetizing ha? Nevertheless, ancient Greek and Romans considered them to be an exceptional food equal to...
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Bass Fritters with Herbed Cream Cheese
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Lentil Purée with Squid
Η συνταγή και στα ελληνικά στο τέλος της ανάρτησης! Carnival is officially over. From today on, a lent period of 40 days starts, that will end Saturday before Easter Sunday. This Monday is called Clean Monday because of the fact that Christians clean themselves physically and spiritually. The lent period of 40 days symbolizes the...
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Yogurt Marinated Chicken Souvlaki
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Green Salad with Orange, Pines and Halloumi Cheese, Chicken Madeira and Duchess Potatoes
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Gemista with a Twist (Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers)
Η συνταγή και στα ελληνικά στο τέλος της ανάρτησης! Do you remember my last trip to Nafplio? You can find more details here! While I was there I visited Mr. Mallios’ shop. He is a former ship captain, who decided to retire and start a brand new career making Chilopites, Trachana and several other delicious...
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Greek Style Pizza
Η συνταγή και στα ελληνικά στο τέλος της ανάρτησης! I have a confession to make; I love, love pizza. I could eat this thing almost every day in several variations of shape and materials. I believe pizza is one of the most versatile meals in the international kitchen, in the sense that it has a...
