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I think soaking them in cold water removes some of the starch. That’s how my family does it too.

Instead of just water, I would add a couple of chicken or vegetable broth cubes.

I made a nice one from Canadian Living magazine. It was chocolate and dried cherries.

It would be helpful to know the time of year you are visiting. That determines how crowded the islands will be.

If you land at the Athens airport, hang on to your boarding pass as you will need it to enter the baggage pick up area. My husband threw his out on the plane and it was a bit of a hassle.

paper coffee filters work well if no cheesecloth.

If it is sticking together in the package, I’d buy a different brand. Also, make sure they are cold but thoroughly thawed from the freezer. The trick is to keep the sheets you are waiting to use moist until you’re ready for them. Keep them covered with Saran Wrap and a damp tea towel until you...

Yes it was a day trip, where we came over on the Alexander from Naxos. Boat ride was very nice and also stopped at Delos. Naxos was perfect. Stayed there ten days.

I regret going to Mykonos as well. To be fair, was only there for a day and didn’t go beyond walking distance of the harbour. It was hot, crowded and expensive.

Moussaka.. I could eat it every day in Greece.