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seleanor

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There are just so many options but I would have to say Branzino!! I’m not sure what it’s called in Greek but it is absolutely diving
 
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seleanor said:
There are just so many options but I would have to say Branzino!! I’m not sure what it’s called in Greek but it is absolutely diving
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I like Atherina!!!! It's so tasty
 
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Branzino is lavraki (Λαβράκι) which translates to bass.

Tsipoura is my favorite
 
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seleanor said:
There are just so many options but I would have to say Branzino!! I’m not sure what it’s called in Greek but it is absolutely diving
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I used to love Bakaliaro skordialia the ultimate winter food.....tons of garlic and mash potatoes.....and as much red wine as possible..... crazy winters in Mykonos.....
 
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I used to love Bakaliaro skordialia the ultimate winter food.....tons of garlic and mash potatoes.....and as much red wine as possible..... crazy winters in Mykonos.....
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Skordalia is key!! Just have to brush your teeth a bunch after LOL I hate garlic breath
 
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Skordalia is key!! Just have to brush your teeth a bunch after LOL I hate garlic breath
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Living on the island for so many years and spending winters there,all of us used to have garlic and wine breaths, a way of life really! 😂😂😂!
 
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Living on the island for so many years and spending winters there,all of us used to have garlic and wine breaths, a way of life really! 😂😂😂!
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Haahhaha so true! Sometimes I chew fresh mint as a way to stop the garlic taste!!
 
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Haahhaha so true! Sometimes I chew fresh mint as a way to stop the garlic taste!!
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Raw onions, garlic,wine....the way to go!!!.!👋😂😂... Kalley Mera..!
 
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Bakaliaro (salt cod) is something that I don't see much anymore, but it used to be a way for us to eat seafood without needing to find the fresh catches. I would love to have some again!

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Salted Fish is a Traditional Greek Food

It's a common practice to use salted fish such as anchovies and cod in certain Greek dishes.
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