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The Garden of Arkoudena (Ο κήπος της αρκουδαίνας)

The Garden of Arkoudena (Ο κήπος της αρκουδαίνας)

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“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...
Bakaliaros (Bacalhau) with fresh fennel, leeks and tomato

Bakaliaros (Bacalhau) with fresh fennel, leeks and tomato

In Tradition, Recipes, Savor Greece

I had this traditional Cretan dish cooked for me on Palm Sunday by Maria Hamilaki, a fantastic lady cook at the village Agios Spiridonas, in Sitia. Salted Bacalhau was used for many years in island cooking especially in villages that were on the mountains and their...
Bakaliaros (Bacalhau) soup with lemon and potatoes

Bakaliaros (Bacalhau) soup with lemon and potatoes

In Tradition, Recipes, Savor Greece

A traditional Cretan dish, usually cooked on Palm Sunday because of the Easter Lent. Salted Bacalhau was used for many years in island cooking especially in villages that were on the mountains and their access to sea was not possible. A beautiful dish, which you can...
Kaltsounia or Kalitsounia (Cretan Easter Pastries)

Kaltsounia or Kalitsounia (Cretan Easter Pastries)

In Tradition, Recipes, Savor Greece

Traditional Cretan Easter pastries made the Sitians way. A combination of cheese and honey, in a dough made with eggs sugar and Raki. A tradition that takes a group of women called “Apozimostres” to make them on the Holy Easter Week, and it takes up to ten days before...
Hohlious with Hontro (snails cooked with cracked wheat)

Hohlious with Hontro (snails cooked with cracked wheat)

In Tradition, Recipes, Savor Greece

Another great snails dish by the Chrysopigi ladies in Crete. This time is cooked with Hontro, (cracked wheat) and tomatoes. Try and make it with canned snails if you don’t find live snails. Ingredients Snails 1kilo live ones Olive oil 1/2cup Onion white 1 chopped...
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