Half of Greek population fear that they can wake up homeless next day due to factors beyond their control. It’s December 13 and finally the winter is here. No more hot weather and mosquitoes, no more sockless shoes and summer…
GOING HELLENISTIC
When Macedonian Caranous gave his wedding banquet, early in the third century, only 20 men attended as his guests. As soon as they had sat down, a silver bowl was given to each of them as a present. When they had drunk the…
“BREAD, EDUCATION, FREEDOM”
‘In November 1973, during the students’ uprising at the Athens Polytechnic Institute, the cry was “Bread, Education, Freedom.” It is ironical that today, 15 months after the junta, the students are still shouting the same slogan.‘ But the real irony…
EDIBLE HISTORY#1 ~ GOING HELLENISTIC
On Friday, November 19, I will recreate a flavor of what rich and fashionable Hellenistic Greek society might have eaten. The menu includes, among others: ~ Myma, a luxurious spicy dish made with chopped meat of chicken or sacrificial…
1st GREEK FOOD BLOGGER CAMP & ANCIENT ATHENIAN BREADS
Imagine this: informative sessions; people with similar interests; beautifully made food ; great wine; gifts from the sponsors. Yes, I am talking about the first Greek Food Blogger Camp, which was totally worthwhile. The organizers Vicky and George (creators…