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    Anyone Here Ever Make Yiaprakia?

    Yiapraki are a specially on the island for Kastellorizo. They are grapevine leaves stuffed with meat, uncooked rice, onion, etc with a touch of cloves and cinnamon (used a lot in Kastellorizian cuisine). They are lined up in a baking dish. Oil, lemon and water to cover. Place plate on top...
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    Greek Orthodox Saints Day Calendars

    All Greek Orthodox parishes (in Australia) produce a calendar with Saints nameday. Cost is usually whatever you can afford. I know the Greek Orthodox church in Hawaii has one. I bought one this year. Female Greek names are beautiful. Kalliope, Paraskevi, Panayiota, Elefteria, Vasiliki...
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    Greek Orthodox Saints Day Calendars

    My sister is Kalliope. Our Mum, although born in Australia (my Grandparents migrated in 1922) like most of her classmates could not spread English when she started school. He name Asimina was translated to Mena. So our Mum gave us Anglicised names. Paraskevi (me) became Patricia. Kalliope became...
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    Good Wedding Destinations in Greece?

    Island of Kastellorizo. 3 hour ferry ride from Rodos. Kas (Turkey) an hour ferry ride. There is a small airport. Small island away from the tourist throngs. Most tourists are Australian born Kastellorizians. Picturesque. Beautiful church. Wedding friendly.
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    What does malakas really mean?

    I always thought a Malaka was a wanker. Thanks for the education.
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    Is it traditional to put dill in tzatziki?

    Try it. My sister is allergic to garlic. We're the only Greek house in the world that doesn't have onions and garlic in the house.
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    Is it traditional to put dill in tzatziki?

    My family do not garlic. My tzatziki consists of Greek yoghurt, mint, olive oil and salt. Dill is used in Greek salad, lamb baking. At the end of the day, oregano, rosemary and dill re the popular erbs of choice in Greek cooking. How you use them is personal taste. Patisqua
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    What is the one dance that you must know for a Greek wedding?

    Sousta. Most islands and providebces have there own version. Usually 2 steps forward, 3 steps back. Kastellorizians ven have a "wedding song" for the sousta - Mana hara. Patisqua
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    Is anyone fasting for Lent this year? Just curious 😊

    Of course if you have health issues, you are forgiven from Nistea.
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    Is anyone fasting for Lent this year? Just curious 😊

    Of course we are. Kathera Deftera (Clean Monday) is Monday 7th March. Nistea (fasting) nowadays is not that difficult. It is vegan diet with fish allowed. Think of Nistea as a clean out of toxins in your body. If you really cannot manage the 40 days - Wednesdays, Fridays and Megali evthomada...
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    Beautiful song by Melina Merkouri

    This is my favourite - Zorba
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    What are your favorite lenten recipes without beans?

    Coleslaw. Cabbage - finel sliced white and purple cabbage , grated carrots, sliced celery and capsicum. Combine well in serving bowl. Add non dairy spinach dip (instead of mayonnaise), salt and white pepper to taste. Combine well - i use my hands wearing disposable gloves. When making for 2...
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    Name-day celebrations

    In years gone by we celebrated Namedays. We visited friends and family on the Sunday after the Nameday. We were offered brandy and Port, glass of water, a chocolate bar or glyko tou koutali followed by mezethes. For really close relatives lunch or dinner. It was a great way of keeping in touch...
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