Greece - Kalo Taxidi! Notes from Greece and the Greek Islands.
Wednesday 30 January 2013
Tuesday 29 January 2013
Monday 28 January 2013
Thursday 24 January 2013
Monday 21 January 2013
Sunday 20 January 2013
Nigel Slater's eat well for less recipes | Life and style | The Observer
Nigel Slater's eat well for less recipes | Life and style | The Observer
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm - I must try the chickpea balls - I ate some delicious chick pea balls on the island of Serifos in Greece. Keftedes, or fritters, can be excellent in Greece. Freshly cooked they are delicious. Occasionally they are cooked in advance, and microwaved - not so nice.
My favourites are made with courgette, feta and a few snippings of herbs. At one favourite taverna they are as light as a feather. I've tried making something similar, but they are nowhere near as good as those at one of my favourite tavernas.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm - I must try the chickpea balls - I ate some delicious chick pea balls on the island of Serifos in Greece. Keftedes, or fritters, can be excellent in Greece. Freshly cooked they are delicious. Occasionally they are cooked in advance, and microwaved - not so nice.
My favourites are made with courgette, feta and a few snippings of herbs. At one favourite taverna they are as light as a feather. I've tried making something similar, but they are nowhere near as good as those at one of my favourite tavernas.
A holiday in Greece has something for everyone - Telegraph
A holiday in Greece has something for everyone - Telegraph
A holiday in Greece certainly has something (more than just something, lot of things as I've been going back for over 30 years). But none of the places / hotels featured in this article are for me.
A holiday in Greece certainly has something (more than just something, lot of things as I've been going back for over 30 years). But none of the places / hotels featured in this article are for me.
Friday 18 January 2013
Thursday 17 January 2013
Chania’s Public Market Counts a Century | Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece
Chania’s Public Market Counts a Century | Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece
I went to this market regularly when I was in Chania.
Another, much smaller, "market" that comes to mind is that in Mykonos. This was a few years ago, so things may have changed. But in the early morning produce (both fruit and veg., IIRC) was on sale by the harbour. A completely different atmosphere to the tourist oriented shops elsewhere on Mykonos.
And in Kastelorizo there was a large (by any standards, not just by Kastelorizo standards!) market hall with sloping slabs for produce. I stayed in a room just behind the market hall, but never saw a market during the week i stayed on Kastelorizo.
I went to this market regularly when I was in Chania.
Another, much smaller, "market" that comes to mind is that in Mykonos. This was a few years ago, so things may have changed. But in the early morning produce (both fruit and veg., IIRC) was on sale by the harbour. A completely different atmosphere to the tourist oriented shops elsewhere on Mykonos.
And in Kastelorizo there was a large (by any standards, not just by Kastelorizo standards!) market hall with sloping slabs for produce. I stayed in a room just behind the market hall, but never saw a market during the week i stayed on Kastelorizo.
Tuesday 15 January 2013
Monday 14 January 2013
Spiced olive oil cake recipe | Dan Lepard | Life and style | The Guardian
Spiced olive oil cake recipe | Dan Lepard | Life and style | The Guardian
Mmmm - I must try this recipe. But in England, as I never have access to an oven in Greece!
Mmmm - I must try this recipe. But in England, as I never have access to an oven in Greece!
Sunday 13 January 2013
Saturday 12 January 2013
Greek Tourism Dropped Off in 2012
Greek Tourism Dropped Off in 2012 | Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece
"According to Expansion newspaper, there were 400,000 fewer tourists to Greece last year,"
"According to Expansion newspaper, there were 400,000 fewer tourists to Greece last year,"
Friday 11 January 2013
Greece Will Close Obsolete Enterprises
Greece Will Close Obsolete Enterprises | Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece
"..........the institute that maintains the country’s master clock will be merged with two government-chartered quality certification agencies."
"..........the institute that maintains the country’s master clock will be merged with two government-chartered quality certification agencies."
Thursday 10 January 2013
Brits behaving badly: UK documentary 'What Happens in Kavos' earns record ratings while getting slammed as 'sick and disgusting' - NY Daily News
Brits behaving badly: UK documentary 'What Happens in Kavos' earns record ratings while getting slammed as 'sick and disgusting' - NY Daily News
I remember reading that a Greek bar owner said she had no trouble in her bar, as she had a bouncer. If I saw a Greek bar with a bouncer, I would stay away from the bar and probably leave the place asap.
I've never been to Kavos.
I remember reading that a Greek bar owner said she had no trouble in her bar, as she had a bouncer. If I saw a Greek bar with a bouncer, I would stay away from the bar and probably leave the place asap.
I've never been to Kavos.
Wednesday 9 January 2013
Spam: the processed meat goes posh
Spam: the processed meat goes posh | Life and style | guardian.co.uk
"Spam in Greece?", you may be thinking.
Last year I went to a concert at the Megaron (Martha Argerich, as you ask). A very good concert - sold out, and the only seat I could get was in the "posh" area. And what did Athens "high society" nibble during the interval. I know that Greece has serious economic problems, but I was surprised to see plates of what looked like spam sandwiches on the bar.
"Spam in Greece?", you may be thinking.
Last year I went to a concert at the Megaron (Martha Argerich, as you ask). A very good concert - sold out, and the only seat I could get was in the "posh" area. And what did Athens "high society" nibble during the interval. I know that Greece has serious economic problems, but I was surprised to see plates of what looked like spam sandwiches on the bar.
Greece's only certainty in 2013? Predictions are futile | Nick Malkoutzis
Greece's only certainty in 2013? Predictions are futile | Nick Malkoutzis | Comment is free | The Guardian
"There is very little about Greece's condition that can provide them with this comfort. The only thing they can be certain of is that 2013 won't be a year for predictions."
"There is very little about Greece's condition that can provide them with this comfort. The only thing they can be certain of is that 2013 won't be a year for predictions."
Tuesday 8 January 2013
Monday 7 January 2013
Sunday 6 January 2013
Friday 4 January 2013
Thursday 3 January 2013
Triposo Says Antiparos 2013 Hot Spot
Triposo Says Antiparos 2013 Hot Spot | Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece
The heading refers to anticipated popularity, not the weather!
The heading refers to anticipated popularity, not the weather!
Wednesday 2 January 2013
The best photographs of 2012 - in pictures
The best photographs of 2012 - in pictures | Art and design | The Guardian
One of the photos is "Athens flag day by Aris Messinis".
One of the photos is "Athens flag day by Aris Messinis".
Tuesday 1 January 2013
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