Recent content by paharo45

I’m thinking about going to Mykonos sometime next year, possibly on my own, and I’m curious how enjoyable the island is for solo travelers. I know Mykonos has a big reputation for nightlife, beach clubs, and groups of friends traveling together, so I’m wondering whether it still feels...

I absolutely love taramosalata and have it pretty regularly at home, but I’m having some people over soon and was wondering about the best way to serve it when entertaining. Normally I just eat it with some bread or pita, so I don’t really put much thought into presentation. For guests, though...

I'll be visiting Thessaloniki soon, and one place that keeps coming up in my research is Modiano Market. It looks like a great place to experience local food, browse specialty shops, and get a feel for the city's atmosphere. For those who have been there, what did you think? Is it worth setting...

Yes, it really is a great city. This gives me some inspiration, thank you!

I'm planning another trip to Greece, and one thing I'm especially looking forward to is the seafood. Every time I've visited, it seems like every taverna has something a little different depending on where you are, and I've had some incredible meals along the coast. I'm curious to hear what...

I'm considering a trip to Mykonos this summer and was thinking about doing some snorkeling while I'm there. I've spent time swimming in Greece before, but I've never really explored what Mykonos offers specifically for snorkeling. For those who have snorkeled around the island, are there...

I've been fortunate enough to travel around Greece a few times, and whenever people ask me what my favorite food was, I never seem to have a simple answer. Some of the most memorable meals I've had weren't at famous restaurants at all. They were at small, family-run tavernas in villages where...

This might sound a bit cliché, but when I travel, especially somewhere like Thessaloniki, I really want to get a genuine feel for the local culture, not just check off the main sights. I’m curious what that actually looks like there. Is it more about spending time in certain neighborhoods...

I picked up a container of “Greek yogurt” from the supermarket recently, and something about it just felt… off. The texture was a bit thinner than I expected, and the flavor didn’t have that same tangy richness I’m used to. It wasn’t bad, just not quite right, and I can’t fully put my finger on...

I’ve always loved the tradition of celebrating name days. In my family, they’re just as meaningful as birthdays, and sometimes even more fun because they bring everyone together in a different way. When a big name day comes around, especially one that several family members share, we often turn...

I was at the grocery store recently and noticed that steak tips were on sale, which got me thinking about souvlaki. Usually when I make souvlaki at home I use pork or chicken, but it occurred to me that steak tips might actually work really well too. They’re already cut into chunks, and they...

I’ve been curious lately about whether food trends show up in Greece the same way they do in the U.S. and other countries. Here, it feels like there’s always a new wave, fusion concepts, ingredient obsessions, reinterpretations of older dishes, or even whole eating styles that come and go. When...

My family cooked according to what was available. So, it was mostly beef - even though I preferred lamb for the most part. This used to bother me, because I wondered if I had missed out on something essential in Greek cooking. Then I realized, the constant in Greek cooking is to use the freshest...

I realized recently that even though I visit Athens about once a year, I’ve never actually paid attention to the sunset there. I don’t have a trip planned at the moment, I’m just gathering ideas for the future, but now I’m curious about the best places in the city to watch the sun go down. Are...

I’ve been experimenting with winter squash lately, mostly butternut and kabocha, and it made me wonder how people in Greece traditionally use squash in their cooking. I know pumpkins and squash appear in some regional pites, and I’ve seen a few recipes for kolokythopita that combine squash with...