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Focaccia sandwich Greek style
Focaccia sandwich Greek style For the Focaccia: - 400 ml lukewarm water - 1 tbsp sugar - 1 tbsp dry instant yeast - 450 g bread flour - 50 ml extra virgin olive oil (plus 50 ml extra) - 1 tsp salt - 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely...
Greek Easter in Sitia Crete
For those seeking a unique immersion into the authentic life of Crete and Greece, I highly recommend choosing the week of the Greek Easter in Sitia Crete, from May 1st to May 9th. Easter holds immense significance for the people of Greece, marking the most pivotal...
Why Sitia? Let me tell you…
When I began organizing my travel packages, my friends questioned, "Why only Sitia? Don't you think people would like to explore other islands, cities, or places?" Allow me to elaborate on my choice, Why Sitia? Throughout my life, I have traveled extensively—for...
Save Sitia Hospital
The entire city came out into the streets to protest against the deterioration of the hospital. People participated in the mobilization and expressed their determination to defend and Save Sitia Hospital. The streets of Sitia were inundated with demonstrators who...
Sitia’s Geopark
After being invited by Sitia’s Geopark to present "Waterways & Stories on the E4 path and the Geoparks of the Eastern Mediterranean" with the acronym "Waterways,"... …I once again found myself in the most beautiful side of Crete, Sitia. This time, I was...
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Know your Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an excellent article from Gianna Balafouti, explaining the different olive oils you can find. How many categories of olive oil are there? Greece maintains the highest per capita consumption of olive oil in the European Union with...
Savor Greece Season Three
I am writing to you to express my interest in seeking funds for my YouTube channel Savor Greece, Season Three, which promotes the Greek culture, hospitality, traditions, food, music, and arts in English. As you know by now I have already filmed and edited two seasons...
The Greek Ouzo
The Greek Ouzo is a traditional alcoholic beverage that is widely known and enjoyed both in Greece and internationally. It has a distinctive anise flavor and is often referred to as Greece's national drink. Here's a short history of ouzo: The origins of ouzo can be...
July 4th in America
It was the first time I celebrated July 4th in America like a true American, and I can say with certainty that it was a fantastic day!! I am currently visiting my family in Bradenton, Florida, and my daughter Alexandra and her friend got us tickets to a baseball game...
Hahla, the frumenty shape you find only in Lesvos Island
Hahla is a traditional Greek product called "trachana," a form of frumenty that is exclusively found on the island of Lesvos. Generations and generations have grown up with it. It is made with ground wheat, local sheep's milk, and cultured yogurt. Trachanas has high...
Donkeyland in Greece
I learned about Donkeyland during my visit to Athens last year through the media. To my surprise, a good friend of mine is married to the owner of Donkeyland. Since the place was close to where I lived, it was a great opportunity for me to see the beautiful work they...
Best Farm Market
Any chef or a passionate cook will tell you that walking into a good market is always a thrill, but when it comes to the Best Farm Market, the experience is even better. Detwiler’s Farm Market is one of those markets that truly lives up to its motto: "Grocery Shopping...
Airports… love them or hate them?
The feelings associated with airports are diverse, ranging from positive to mixed emotions. Personally, I find myself loving airports, with the exception of De Gaulle Airport in Paris. Airports evoke a sense of anticipation, joy, and excitement, akin to the feeling...
Cooking with Friends
"Cooking with Friends" is one of my favorite activities. I love gathering in the kitchen with friends to share my cooking secrets. Recently, a good friend asked me to organize a cooking session for his wife's birthday, with family and friends. Excited by the...
Best Breakfast Ever
I can confidently declare it as the epitome of breakfast perfection – the Best Breakfast Ever. This delectable meal not only tantalizes your taste buds but also nourishes your body with its wholesome and nutritious ingredients. I had the pleasure of savoring this...
Car wash, in the rain?
Well, not everyone chooses to get a car wash on a rainy day. Even the man at the 7Eleven laughed when I went to pay for my car wash. However, let me explain! Car wash Over the past month, we've had an abundance of pollen from the new spring trees. It sticks to your...
The Greek Summer Table
What is The Greek Summer Table? Well, it varies across different islands and villages in Greece due to the availability of local ingredients. However, they all share certain elements: a fresh seasonal salad, some type of pulses, locally made cheese, fresh fish, good...
My Dream Place
For those who know me, it is clear that I have had the privilege of living in some of the most beautiful places in the world during my lifetime which I could call My Dream Place. Among them are Egypt, Greece, South Africa, and the USA, with Greece and South Africa...
Psaropouli, a perfect summer destination
Psaropouli is a perfect summer destination that combines the beauty of the mountains and the seaside. It has long been a popular resort for those seeking tranquility during their vacations. Psaropouli Evia However, the wildfires that occurred here in the summer of...
Anafiotika, the Greek Island with no sea
Anafiotika is a picturesque, small neighborhood located in Athens, forming part of the historic Plaka district. It is situated on the northeastern side of the Acropolis hill. Despite its beauty, the charming neighborhood of Anafiotika is often overlooked by both...
Super Greek Grannies
Once upon a time in Greece, in small picturesque villages settled within the rolling hills of the mainland and the hundreds of islands, lived a group of extraordinary women known as the Greek Yiayia, or Super Greek Grannies. They were the guardians of the family...
Michalitsas Taverna and the Rock and Roll Cook
At Michalitsas Taverna, everything you thought you knew about the classic tavern is about to change! As soon as you step inside this small tavern, you can feel the love in the air. Every aspect of it has soul and bears the touch of a remarkable woman - Michalitsa....
The Garden of Arkoudena (Ο κήπος της αρκουδαίνας)
"The Garden of Arkoudena (Ο κήπος της αρκουδαίνας) is not just a tavern or a restaurant, but a vibrant and unique place that proudly boasts staying open 24 hours. I'm not entirely sure how to categorize it, but I do know that it is one of the best eateries I visited...
The Greek Element in New York City
New York City may not be for everyone, including myself. Personally, I only enjoy visiting my friends, and that's the sole reason I go there. Afterward, I leave as quickly as possible. Perhaps if I were 30 years old again. The noise, the crowded sidewalks, the street...
Meals sent by the web?
Well when you are too far to taste your favorite meals, then your friends send you those by web, with photos and much love!! Of course is not the same, but when you have tasted the before, then you have the flavor in your memory. You close your eyes and taste them...
Greek Fava
The word “fava” (φάβα) in Greek actually refers to yellow split peas, which are cultivated in many places in Greece with the best type of Greek Fava from Santorini and Schinousa islands, and are the main ingredient in this yellow split pea dip. Greek Fava is full of...
Savor Greece Season II
After a long and exciting 4 months, Savor Greece Season II is about to premiere!! The trip started September 5th 2022, when I arrived in Athens. My priority e was my daughter, always. As soon as I got over my jet lag, I started meeting friends and family. My first...
The Gastro
One of the traditional methods people still use to cook in Greece – especially in Epirus and Northern Greece is the GASTRO or GASTRA, an ancient mobile “oven”, a concave metal or clay structure with a handle and a hoop around it to keep the ashes and coals in place....
Restaurant culture
Let’s talk about restaurant culture and compare the restaurant hospitality you get in the Greek restaurants versus the American restaurants (or European as well in general). I will start by telling you that American restaurants don’t have a gray line, its other black...
New Year, new things
And I am here to share it with you!!! Season II of Savor Greece on YouTube is premiering February 5th with new exciting episodes from new locations all over Greece… Athens, Ioannina, Kalambaka, Meteora, Mykonos, Mitilini, Limnos, Chania, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Serres...
Wild Chocolate
Wild Chocolate by COCOOWA is the chocolate I’ve tasted lately and I do have to say something about it!! The city of Athens was buzzing on Saturday January 7th, packed with people enjoying yet another spring day, coffee shops were full, street food restaurants that...
Souvlaki “The Greek”
Souvlaki The Greek... Perhaps the most basic delicacy of Greek gastronomy, but also one of the most famous ones! In Greek culture, the practice of cooking food on spits or skewers historically dates back to the Bronze Age. Archaeological findings and writings clearly...
Greek Caviar, Bottarga, Avgotaraho
The Greek Caviar method for preserving the egg roe sacs of grey mullet, is thought to have originated with the Phoenicians, who spread it to Egypt, where the first documentary evidence of the practice is said to be found. I say "said to be found" because in the many...
Traditional Greek Recipes
Every traditional recipe has a story to tell. Let’s share those recipes and stories about out Greek healthy and comfort food.
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The Greek Ouzo
The Greek Ouzo is a traditional alcoholic beverage that is widely known and enjoyed both in Greece and internationally. It has a distinctive anise flavor and is often referred to as Greece's national drink. Here's a short history of ouzo: The origins of ouzo can be...
Hahla, the frumenty shape you find only in Lesvos Island
Hahla is a traditional Greek product called "trachana," a form of frumenty that is exclusively found on the island of Lesvos. Generations and generations have grown up with it. It is made with ground wheat, local sheep's milk, and cultured yogurt. Trachanas has high...
Politiko Tsoureki
One of the most characteristic traditions during the Greek Easter is the making of the Politico Tsoureki and red eggs. Politiko Tsoureki is a sweet Greek bread that is made by Greeks during Easter. The Greek word tsoureki is taken from Turkish word çörek. others say...