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I love grilling leg of lamb. Thought I'd share a recipe. I pretty much do this every time but I am at the point where I don't really need to think about it. Ingredients: 1 leg of lamb 5 cloves of garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 medium lemon...

Does it make sense to serve leg of lamb at a dinner party? I know that is a pretty vague question. I am having ten people. I have trouble timing the lamb with the other foods because I don't have a lot of experience cooking it and never know when it will be done. The dinner guests will all be...

I love traveling by ferry in Greece. I know that it can seem daunting at first, so I thought I'd put together some tips: Book in advance: One of the best ways to avoid long queues and delays is to book your ferry tickets in advance. You can easily book ferry tickets through the internet, or by...

I used to sing "Silent Night" in Greek - my mother taught me. It's a beautiful song in all languages, but I love the Greek. I thought I'd share a video of the song! I sing it every year with my family - it's become a tradition.

I've been to Athens. I have done side trips from Athens. Still, I love Rick Steve's work and I found this interesting! He visited some of the places I've seen, but frankly, he made me want to see them again. This was a fun watch! One of the places I haven't been that he mentioned is Hydra. Such...

I've had loukoumades many times - both in Greece and elsewhere. I love them so much - especially doused with honey and topped with walnuts in cinnamon. One time when I was out drinking in Greece, the waitstaff brought over a batch of loukoumades simply because I hadn't ordered food, and it was...

I had a feeling that once the ships leave it's a lot more relaxing! I think you're right, next time I go I will stay for at least a few days! I'll look up Hotel Arassana. Thank you so much for your thoughts.

The last time I was in Santorini, it was off a cruise ship. There were other cruise ships that had ported that day, so the place was a zoo. I didn't even really like it! Does Santorini feel different if you're actually staying there at least for a few nights, or is it always that crowded...

Thank you, Pemi - I will check it out! In thinking about it, I don't think it's a good idea to play with my family's recipe and add nuts. I should start with a recipe that includes the nuts in the first place...

I have a family recipe of kourabedies that is very simple and just involves butter, flour, confectioners' sugar, etc. It's actually pretty delicious. But, there are other variations I have had that are also delicious that involve almonds, walnuts, different extracts, I have a friend that puts a...

I have been talking to people who all make their baklava syrup different! I make mine with some honey, sugar, water, and cinnamon. How do you make yours? Here are some variations I bumped into: Just sugar and water Sugar, water, and spices like cinnamon and/or cloves Syrups that have a squeeze...

I am starting to make my pack list for Greece. I plan to get there at the end of August. What is the weather like? It's been a while since I've been and I need answers to some questions: - Does it get cold at night? - Should I expect some rain? - How are the winds? Will I need a windbreaker...

Thank you so much - I find this so helpful. I plan to visit with people who have kids- friends. I wonder if I should bring a few gifts from home for the kids just in case?

When I go to Greece, sometimes I wonder if there is some etiquette to keep in mind. My questions: 1. Is there a way to greet someone in Greek when you walk into a store or restaurant? 2. Is there phone etiquette to follow? 3. Anything else I should know? Thanks!

I am curious which topics of Greece are covered in history classes in Greece. I have a Greek-American friend who is homeschooling her kids, and she wants to cover Greek history in a way that is closer to the way it is covered in the country - or least partially that way (if this makes sense at...

When I buy sesame seeds here they are usually light in color. In Greece, I see that type of sesame but I also see dark black sesame seeds. I have noticed I like the flavor of the black ones better! My questions - are they the same thing but is one roasted and one not? Is it a different plant...

In an earlier post, I asked where to stay in Oia. Now, I am even rethinking if I want to stay in OIa. I am curious - I have about 3 nights to spend in Santorini and I am wondering where it is best to stay. Is it Oia, or is that not even the best spot? I have actually been to Fira once, for maybe...

I loved Oia when I went a few years ago but I don't remember where I stayed. I can't track it down! My question is - do you guys have any recommendations? Maybe this will jog my memory. In any case, I loved where I stayed, I am just not attached to it. I would love a nice view of the caldera...

I love pasteli so I decided to learn how to make it. Here it is: - 1 cup toasted sesame seeds - 1 cup Greek honey I stir the two together in a saucepan and let it cook on medium-low heat until the hard crack candy stage temperature occurs - around 300 Degrees F (use a candy thermometer). So...

While on Mykonos, are there places to go, or maybe even tours to take, that can help me learn abut the history of the place? I know there are some museums, like the Archaeological Museum and the Folklore Museum, but aside from that, I am looking for places to go that will kind of bring the...