Recent content by kosta_karapinotis

I've recently developed a keen interest in Byzantine history and its remarkable cultural heritage. Having read that Thessaloniki has a rich tapestry of Byzantine monuments and sites, I'm reaching out to this knowledgeable community for some insight. I'd love to hear anyone's experiences in...

I've been planning an itinerary for my upcoming trip to Athens, and I've always been fascinated by the historical significance of Marathon. Considering its role in ancient history and the famous battle that took place there, it seems like a place that might be worth a visit. However, I'm on the...

What do you consider the best street food in Greece? Are there any specific dishes or local delicacies that you dream of having again? Also, if you have recommendations for particular places or vendors, that would be fantastic! Here's what I've got on my list so far: Souvlaki Gyros Loukoumades...

Thank you to your advice, I am looking into staying in Pyrgos or other inland place that is slightly "off the beaten track" in Santorini to minimize some of the frustration of being in the crowds. We will be traveling during peak season. Does anyone have an advice as to where to stay? As...

There's some great advice here thank you everyone! I am going to try to get my family up early to enjoy some stuff before the crowds kick in. Maybe we can eat a long lunch during the "peak" times to avoid much of the bustle in the main areas. Meanwhile, I am thinking of staying in Pyrgos or...

My wife and I are going to Santorini soon. We usually stay with people, but they don't live on the caldera like this. I thought it would be a nice treat to stay somewhere for a few days that his this kind of a view! I know there are some great caldera-perched places in Oia. I know they're...

I visited this village once maybe eight years ago and I want to go back. I have some notes about the things to do there. I am wondering if anyone has any thoughts. Did I miss anything? I want to take my family there because I found the place to be really beautiful. Stroll the Waterfront...

Believe it or not, I find skiing in Greece to be pleasant. I know Greece isn't thought to have a climate good enough for skiing, but it's good enough. I have to go to Greece soon, and this is one of my favorite places to ski: The resort offers outstanding skiing opportunities for all skill...

I am learning how to do some clay pot cooking. I am gathering information about it: Clay pot cooking is a method of cooking that uses a clay pot to slowly cook food. This technique is highly popular in Greece since it helps to preserve the flavors and aromas of the food. The gyuvetchi is a...

I will look online on Amazon! Thanks :-)

I found out about an old family recipe that involves creating a fire and burning a clay cooking vessel in the fire. It was scratched in an old family cookbook in Greek. I finally translated it and I found some footage in Greece online of people cooking this way. I don't live in Greece and I...

One thing I like to do is serve grilled vegetables. I take vegetables and skewer them - veggies like bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and whatever else I have that can get skewered. When I am grilling other things, I throw these on the grill for a quick side dish. Once I skewer the veggies, I...

Thank you, Pemi. I'll try this next time and let you know how it goes!

All the braised lamb shank I have ever eaten has fallen off the bone - and that is why it is so delicious! So, I tried to make it thinking it would be foolproof. Something went wrong - it was tough and rubbery. I am wondering if it is something I did, or if maybe the lamb was a bit tougher...

I forgot to mention that sometimes I add red pepper flakes to give it some heat. I know that isn't always a Greek thing, to put heat in the food, but I like hot foods sometimes.