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    Watermelon Feta Salad Dressing?

    I made one yesterday as well, it also had chopped cucumber and was dressed in a lime olive oil honey mixture. ❤️
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    Traditional Greek Spirits or Wine to Serve with Greek Easter Dinner?

    Mastiha is a lovely liqueur which is not over powering like ouzo. Try a liquor wherehousetype store perhaps to find it.
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    Gigantes Plaki Never Got Soft

    I always put mi e in a pressure cooker then bake in seasoned tomatoe sauce in the oven
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    Strapatsada (Greek eggs) questions

    Not sure this is it but what I grew up with is best with fresh tomatoes, I only do this seasonally which makes it all the more special, cut in half and sautéed in olive oil until completely broken down. I pick peels out with tongs and scrape with a fork. Then I add Greek oregano salt and pepper...
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    Guided Hikes Down the Samarian Gorge?

    So my friends did this hike, not I. Don’t think they would do it again. It was not easy hiking, a lot of loose rocks to walk on. They were required to wear hard hats due to possible falling rocks. They were pretty exhausted and sore after the day. Good luck.
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    Best Photo Spots in Greece?

    I would have to say Zakinthos. The water there is a spectacular blue and so many caves and beautiful rock formations. Traveling the mainland to Delphi and Meteora is quite beautiful as well. I don’t think you can go wrong wherever you travel. kalo taxithe
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    The amazing Sarakiniko beach in Milos

    Holy cow I thought it was snow and had to look at what people were wearing!! Beautiful! I have to say I am always amazed at the rock formations in Greece, they are stunning.
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    Advice for Staying Fit While on Vacation in Greece?

    trust me you will do a lot of walking and I spent a lot of time swimming, of course it would have to be summer to have the warm temperatures. You don't need a gym. You can eat a good diet with vegetables and fruits there and there are a lot of hills to keep you in shape. I am also from CA with...
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    How was your trip to Greece this season?

    Greece is not all about islands, although in the summer you would not want to miss swimming in the sea. I thoroughly enjoyed traveling the mainland and seeing the countryside. It was beautiful, reminded me a lot of California countryside with much agriculture, (so many olive trees!) as well as...
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    What usually happens at a Greek baptism reception?

    We do dress up for church and the reception follows the ceremony so you will be dressed up. The celebration is like a shower. You naturally eat a meal, bring gifts, and ooh and ahh at the baby. Enjoy....
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    Kefalonia

    The town center was such a lovely family centered place to pass an evening
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    Where can I find a small picturesque village in Greece?

    The mountain villages above Volos were so fun to see and visit. You would need a car but it was and experience I wont forget and well worth it. Did some hiking up there as well. At one point we even visited a ski village which surprised me, that was after visiting Delphi. Driving the mainland...
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    Tell me about the beautiful village of Fiskardo!

    Favorite village on the island, so beautiful there! my screensaver is from there
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