Ancient Greek Origins of Saint Valentine’s Day
There’s a Greek connection to everything and it seems it’s no coincidence that St.Valentine’s Day fell in the ancient Greek month of Gamelion (February), the month of love, lust and marriage! Not...
Greeker Than The Greeks
Anafiotika – A Secret Island Village 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...
The Twelve Labours of Heracles – Greek Mythology
The story of how ancient Greek hero, Heracles (Roman – Hercules), came to be assigned his twelve laborious labours, by King Eurystheus of Tyrins, begins with the tale of a woman scorned and...
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. Greek Street is a street in Soho, London, leading south from...
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). These are all great Greek...
Recipe – Kreatosoupa – Traditional Greek Beef Soup
It’s the perfect day for a warming soup, we’re in the middle of an Arctic cold front, “Ariadne”, which drifted in at the tail-end of last week wreaking havoc, especially on the...
21 Weird 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 which 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...
Recipe – 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...
