Archive for the ‘Greek Food’ Category
Baking Greek Christmas Cookies with Yaya — Melomacarona (mel-lo-ma-CA-ro-na)
December 20th, 2009
I was lucky enough to spend this Saturday making traditional Greek Christmas cookies! I have grown up eating these cookies every December – it was about time I learned how to make them. I know the cookies will never be as good as grandma’s, but a girl can try! Thank you for sharing the recipe […]
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Octopus – Xταπόδι
March 1st, 2009
If you see a fresh catch of Octopus hanging over a line like the photo above, you better stop at that taverna (restaurant) and order the χταπόδι στη σχάρα (grilled octopus). You won’t be disappointed! The thought of eating this eight-armed creature sounds bizarre to many. If there’s one place to try octopus for […]
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Koulouria – Kουλουριa
February 24th, 2009
Waking up early to catch a ferry from Piraeus to the Greek islands is never easy. But after rushing through the morning traffic to Athens’ biggest port, I always find a few minutes to spare before the herds of Greeks and foreigners alike amass on to the huge ferry. It’s important to spend those few […]
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