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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...
Goges (traditional Greek pasta dish)
Goges is a traditional Greek like fresh pasta dish usually found around Argolida and believed to be one of the dishes made over the Greek Mardi Gras period. Easy to make, quick and you can serve it in many variations. Ingredients (for 2 portions) 1cups bread flour...
Pork Spare Ribs
Finger licking good, sticky and tasty, spicy and tangy, easy to make Pork Spare Ribs to die for!!! For 2 whole rib cases you will need to do: Cut ribs to portions of 2-3 rids eachPlace them in a big pot, fill with cold water to cover the ribs, add 1tbsp salt for every...
U.S.-Based Laconiko Wins Gold in World’s Largest Olive Oil Competition
NEW YORK – Laconiko was awarded another gold medal in the world’s largest extra virgin olive oil competition in New York on May 8. This was its tenth award from the New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC), according to a news release from the company...
Homesick Greek American Closes Restaurant, Moves Back to Greece
A Greek-American restaurateur recently abruptly closed down his 95-year-old, thriving business in Sioux City, Iowa — not because of the effects of the corona virus pandemic, but because he is simply homesick and yearning to return to Greece.George Litras, the owner of...
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...
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...
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...
Athens, Ioannina, Kalambaka, Volos
This 10 Days/9 nights package, Athens, Ioannina, Kalambaka, Volos, is offered to you by The Travel Factory and Savor Greece. This Greek Tour covers the Central and Eastern parts of the mainland with some of the best natural landscapes. The majestic rocks of Meteora....
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...
Imam Bayildi (the Greek)
Another dish that came from the Greeks of the Byzantine times, long before the Turks arrived in Constantinople and the proof is on the name… when the Greek (maid or cook) made it for the Imam, he like it so much that he ate enough to make him sick of it (baildise-had...
Cretan Goat Casserole
This Cretan Goat Casserole is one of the favorite dishes in Crete and it is delicious. Goats in Crete are fed with herbs and natural greens. The meat gets cooked much faster than most other meats. The combination of goat with artichoke in season, staka (watch the...
Hilopitaki – Homemade Greek Pasta
A popular fresh pasta delicacy make in Greece, usually with fresh sheep milk. Every village has their own Hilopites to be proud about, with a small variance in the ingredients from place to place and according to each taste and technique. The art of course is in the...
Gemista – Stuffed Vegetables
This is defiantly the ultimate Greek Summer dish, this is how you know that summer has arrived when everyone is cooking this amazing Greek specialty!! Make it only in the summer when the tomatoes are full of flavor and aromas and the garden pots are full of fresh...
100 years old roasted potato recipe
When my Italian friend Lucia Pappas said that she has a recipe for roasted potatoes from her dad that is over 100 years old I had to taste them for myself. And because I am nice, I will share with you as well!!! Ingredients Potatoes (Lucia used Idaho potatoes)...
Bakaliaro with Provatsa
Provatsa is a wild green you find in the winter in Naxos island as well as other Greek islands. Usually next to the sea shores and is the base of a beautiful flower. It is collected in the winter and thus the reason is best cooked with Bakaliaro (salted cod fish) when...
Bakaliaros (Bacalhau) with fresh fennel, leeks and tomato
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
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)
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...