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I went over someone's house recently and they served homemade loukaniko. I loved it so much I asked them for the recipe... (I promised them I wouldn't share the details but I can tell you that it has pork, lamb, onion, garlic, orange zest, leek, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper (etc - there are more...

I love the flavor of grilled lamb. I make grilled lamb two ways - either as a souvlaki or I will grill an actual leg. In the case of souvlaki, I marinate the cut up meat overnight in a ladolemono (oil, lemon, oregano, garlic usually). I don't marinate the leg overnight, but I do brush it with...

I love grilling in the summer - I tend to make whole meals on the grill! Baked potatoes, corn, vegetables, meats.... I don't always do Greek-style grilling but it is one of my favorites. I start by marinating the meat in an olive oil and lemon type marinade that I make from scratch. I don't...

Polling all my Greek friends, I have discovered that there are many ways to prepare the Easter lamb. 1. On a spit 2. Baked in the oven 3. Braising a lamb shank 4. Grilling - a leg, lamb chops, etc 5. Souvlaki - not as common, but I have still seen it What do you guys all do? I've had all these...

I really love the flavor of mastic. It has a slightly sweet flavor with some pine notes thrown in. I am new to using the resin as a spice and trying to get a feel for how it works best. I made some sugar cookies the other day and used mastic instead of vanilla and I really liked it. Gave the...

I have heard magical stories of people finding out of the way eating establishments in Greece and having the best, no menu meals that Greece has to offer. I've dined in Greece and my culinary experience has been different. Delicious, just different. How does one find these wonderful, hidden...

I really want to learn and understand about the Greek mythological stories and gods and goddesses... but I just realized that I have been missing the point somewhat. I think of this as literature. It wasn't to them. It was part of their every day lives and was their "religion". I want to...

Seems like there is a whole mindset involved with understanding the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece. I tend to think of it under a literature framework, but there is more to it! This feels like something I can explore...

There are so many gods and goddesses of Greek Mythology I am trying to keep it all straight. There are 12 Olympians - some lists have different gods and goddesses listed. Does this look right? 1. Zues 2. Hera 3. Poseidon 4. Demeter 5. Athena 6. Apollo 7. Artemis 8. Ares 9. Aphrodite 10...

I typically make my stuffed grape leaves with meat, but one of my New Year's goals is to not eat as much meat. Can I simply use my normal recipe but get rid of the meat? My gut is I might need more olive oil, maybe more herbs. I don't know, it might be helpful to see what people are doing.

It's a bit of a cliche but new year, new health goals! I thought I would make a list of some healthy Greek dishes. Please chime in with any suggestions. I have a few pounds to lose, but more than that, I love that the Greek diet can be so healthy! ** Greek lentil soup ** Homemade Greek country...

Thank you for the advice!! It ended up being really helpful.

I am hosting a New Year's Eve gathering and I am curious which Greek dishes to serve? I already know that it is traditional to serve Vasilopita. I found a recipe, and plan on hiding a gold coin inside. Other than that, what should I serve? I want to have a lot of Greek foods on the menu. Since...

I have been trying to melomakarona for Christmas this year and I am having trouble. My first batch was a disaster - I overcooked them and they were pretty burned. No salvaging it. So, that is my first problem - but I know to cook it less to fix this issue. The second issue is that they are...

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In my research about the island of Rhodes, I have spent a lot of time learning about the Knights of Saint John and their influence on the island. Then I realized that there's an ancient history here, too. Has anyone visited the Lindos Acropolis? Do you think I should take a tour or can I learn...

I am interested in visiting Delos. It's so fascinating! I love learning about Greek Mythology and I wonder if Delos has ties to Greek Mythology? This is a bit I found about Delos from the Wikipedia page: Delos had a position as a holy sanctuary for a millennium before Olympian Greek Mythology...

I am planning a trip to Greece and am going to be visiting Rhodes for the first time. I also plan to spend some time in Athens. I feel like I need to visit one other place. Maybe another island that is easy to get to from Rhodes? Which islands are close and also worth visiting? I heard Kos was...

Thank you everyone for chiming in! I can't wait for my trip. It seems like a cool place since there is an ancient history, recognizable medieval history, gorgeous beaches, wonderful culture, etc. Seems like I can see and do a lot and really enjoy it.

I am researching potential places to visit in Greece. Rhodes is on the list because someone told me it was a great place to go to imagine the times when the Greek mythological stories were a prevalent part of the culture (Mandraki Harbor). I was thinking of spending a bit of time there. Do you...