Cypriot
Gyristarkes, from the Greek verb γυρίζω = turn, now commonly known as glystarkes or glistarkes, is a kind of grid-like crusty, sesame rusks. The bread sticks are dipped into sesame seeds and then they are shaped beginning with a cross (as it had a religious meaning as well) and then other bread sticks are added [...]
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September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I have participated at this event last year as well and I shall continue to support it because every woman must be aware of this silent killer. Michelle of Bleeding Espresso and Sara of Ms Adventures in Italy are sponsoring an O Foods Contest. Please see below for the [...]
I think a Greek blog would be incomplete without introducing some of the Greek cheeses. I have written about some of these cheeses in the past but I thought that it would be a good idea to put them all in one post with some recipes. In the future I shall be updating this post [...]
Eating healthy or being on a diet does not necessarily mean that you should eat boring food. I have been watching my diet and loosing weight just by eating a little bit healthier. Maybe I have not lost many kilos but I am satisfied loosing 2 kilos a month, without being hungry. I [...]
Continue reading about Mpiftekia (Hamburgers) with Vlita and Garlicky Cucumber Salad
Fava beans, in Greek Φούλια (foulia) is a legume similar to broad beans (ficia fava) in ancient Greek named κύαμος (κyamos) and in modern Greek κουκιά (koukia) and was one of the species of beans than existed in the ancient world. Fava beans are mentioned by Homer (8th to 9th century B.C.). Greeks [...]
Gemista, means “filled” or “stuffed” vegetables such as, peppers, eggplants, courgettes, onions etc.The filling can be a meat based one, usually with minced beef and rice but I always prefer to make them vegan. Gemista fall under the category ladera or “oily” food, as we call them but my version is a much lighter one, [...]
Continue reading about Gemista (Stuffed Tomatoes) and a Well Balanced 3 Course Meal
The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built in order to house every artifact found on the rock and on its feet, covering a large period of time, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece but [...]
Now that it’s summer and very hot, it’s hard to stay at home, so I have been away during the weekend and we came back last evening. I’ve had too many other things to do, so I haven’t had time to visit friends but hope to do this soon. After the Beef and Pork Galette, [...]
Continue reading about Tyropita me Maratho and Halloumi Watermelon Salad
This is a very sad day for my family and me, and everyone that Lisa has touched. The doctor has just informed us that she passed away. She had acute leukemia. I’m totally devastated and not sure how I will get through this and how to tell my teenage daughter about this. Thank you all [...]
Wow, these past few days were like hell. First of all my cat is not well. She has not been eating lately and we took her to the vet. He ran some tests and she had a tumour, which was removed. Thank God it did not spread to other organs. However, she also has some [...]
