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Is this even a Greek tradition? LOL I've been told a Greek breakfast is frappe and a cigarette, because I quit smoking long ago, I stick with the frappe now a days. What do you guys have for breakfast in Greece? Cheers

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knicks_fan87 said:
Is this even a Greek tradition? LOL I've been told a Greek breakfast is frappe and a cigarette, because I quit smoking long ago, I stick with the frappe now a days. What do you guys have for breakfast in Greece? Cheers

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This looks like a fabulous breakfast to me! It depends on my mood, but I love a bit of feta cheese, fruit, and a small (but strong) cup of Greek coffee.
 
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lalajess said:
This looks like a fabulous breakfast to me! It depends on my mood, but I love a bit of feta cheese, fruit, and a small (but strong) cup of Greek coffee.
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I wish I could stomach Greek coffee! Anything with feta cheese is great, I like to eat 2 fried eggs with a bit of tomato and feta cheese :)
 
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dubai_suzie said:
I wish I could stomach Greek coffee! Anything with feta cheese is great, I like to eat 2 fried eggs with a bit of tomato and feta cheese :)
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That sounds delicious! I love feta cheese too, and it goes great with fried eggs! That's the perfect breakfast.
 
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That sounds delicious! I love feta cheese too, and it goes great with fried eggs! That's the perfect breakfast.
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Eggs with French fries and feta cheese is amazzzinggg :) I like to make them omelette style and mix them up altogether
 
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I have had this for breakfast many a morning in Greece especially when it's to out! A bit of fruit and feta cheese would round the experience out nicely for me.
 
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I have had this for breakfast many a morning in Greece especially when it's to out! A bit of fruit and feta cheese would round the experience out nicely for me.
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That sounds delicious! There's nothing like fresh fruit and a frappe to get me going in the morning on a hot day!
 
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