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I have been talking to people who all make their baklava syrup different! I make mine with some honey, sugar, water, and cinnamon. How do you make yours? Here are some variations I bumped into: Just sugar and water Sugar, water, and spices like cinnamon and/or cloves Syrups that have a squeeze...

I am starting to make my pack list for Greece. I plan to get there at the end of August. What is the weather like? It's been a while since I've been and I need answers to some questions: - Does it get cold at night? - Should I expect some rain? - How are the winds? Will I need a windbreaker...

Thank you so much - I find this so helpful. I plan to visit with people who have kids- friends. I wonder if I should bring a few gifts from home for the kids just in case?

When I go to Greece, sometimes I wonder if there is some etiquette to keep in mind. My questions: 1. Is there a way to greet someone in Greek when you walk into a store or restaurant? 2. Is there phone etiquette to follow? 3. Anything else I should know? Thanks!

I am curious which topics of Greece are covered in history classes in Greece. I have a Greek-American friend who is homeschooling her kids, and she wants to cover Greek history in a way that is closer to the way it is covered in the country - or least partially that way (if this makes sense at...

When I buy sesame seeds here they are usually light in color. In Greece, I see that type of sesame but I also see dark black sesame seeds. I have noticed I like the flavor of the black ones better! My questions - are they the same thing but is one roasted and one not? Is it a different plant...

In an earlier post, I asked where to stay in Oia. Now, I am even rethinking if I want to stay in OIa. I am curious - I have about 3 nights to spend in Santorini and I am wondering where it is best to stay. Is it Oia, or is that not even the best spot? I have actually been to Fira once, for maybe...

I loved Oia when I went a few years ago but I don't remember where I stayed. I can't track it down! My question is - do you guys have any recommendations? Maybe this will jog my memory. In any case, I loved where I stayed, I am just not attached to it. I would love a nice view of the caldera...

I love pasteli so I decided to learn how to make it. Here it is: - 1 cup toasted sesame seeds - 1 cup Greek honey I stir the two together in a saucepan and let it cook on medium-low heat until the hard crack candy stage temperature occurs - around 300 Degrees F (use a candy thermometer). So...

While on Mykonos, are there places to go, or maybe even tours to take, that can help me learn abut the history of the place? I know there are some museums, like the Archaeological Museum and the Folklore Museum, but aside from that, I am looking for places to go that will kind of bring the...

I am attending Greek Easter at someone's house and I want to bring some Greek Spirits as a gift. What is traditional to drink with the meal? I was thinking of selecting either a nice Greek wine that goes with lamb, or something like Ouzo or Raki. Which is better? I was hoping to find a...

When I cook outside of Greek cuisine, I use spirits sometimes, such as when making sauces. Like, I sometimes deglaze the pan when I make steak with bourbon and make a nice, butter sauce. In Greek cuisine, I only use spirits when making desserts. However, I do use wine sometimes in my savory...

I plan to go to Santorini this summer, but even though I love it there, I suspect I will only want to spend a short time - just a few nights. I have some friends that actually live on Mykonos that I want to visit, so I am wondering the best way to go from Santorini to Mykonos? From what I...

We are going through a bit of a warm spell now, which makes me feel like spring might come a little earlier. Even if it doesn't it has me in the mood to think about spring and the traditional Greek foods that are eaten in spring. This isn't something I have thought of before! In Greece, what is...

Should I boil the cabbage leaves whole in the head? I tried to separate the heads without boiling and I ruined it!