Anafiotika – a Secret Under the Acropolis
Would you believe me, if I told you, that you can find the most charming, idyllic, tiny, typically Greek island in the heart of the bustling metropolis of Athens, capital city of...
Greeker Than The Greeks
The 12 Labours of Hercules
The story of how ancient Greek hero, Hercules, came to be assigned his laborious labours, begins with the tale of a woman scorned and we all know the saying: “hell hath no...
Greek Street – 1600 BC – First Greeks Arrive in Britain
Inspiration for today’s post hit me straight between the eyes after seeing a picture of a street sign for “Greek Street”. I did know that most major British cities have one, Leeds...
Recipe For Fasolakia Lathera – Greek-style Green Beans in Tomato Sauce
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions Greek cuisine? Yes, I know what you’re going to say: “Souvlaki, moussaka, tzatziki, dolmades (Stuffed vine leaves). Souvlaki, moussaka, tzatziki,...
How to make Kreatosoupa – Traditional Greek Beef Soup
The perfect day for a warming soup , MGG (My Greek God), went off first thing with his shopping list, and was back in two shakes of a lamb’s tail, with all the...
21 of the Weirdest Greek Superstitions Still Believed Today
All countries and cultures have their own customs, traditions and superstitions, some happen to have more than others, take Greece for example, here are just a few weird Greek superstitions that make a...
How the Ancient City of Athens Got Its Name
In ancient times, the most well-known city of Greece and center of commerce, a beautiful city, atop a hill, was named Cecrops, after its ruler, a mythical creature, half man and half...
The Beggar Boy at Christ’s Christmas Tree – Fyodor Dostoevsky – The Saddest Story
It came out of nowhere, an intense wave of nostalgia, which made me gasp. A memory so vivid it could have been yesterday. It was a book, “The Mammoth Wonder Book for Children”;...
Recipe For Arakas Lathera – Greek-Style Peas Cooked in Tomato Sauce
The Mediterranean Diet is considered the healthiest diet in the world, with its use of organic Greek olive oil, fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, cheese and very little meat, Greek cuisine certainly falls...
Does it Snow in Greece? Yes It Does
Friends from England often ask me; “Does it ever get cold in Greece?” My answer is; “Yes, it does!” The conversation about winter in Greece usually continues something like this; “Not cold like in England though?” “Well, yes, cold like...
