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I am attending Greek Easter at someone's house and I want to bring some Greek Spirits as a gift. What is traditional to drink with the meal? I was thinking of selecting either a nice Greek wine that goes with lamb, or something like Ouzo or Raki. Which is better? I was hoping to find a...

When I cook outside of Greek cuisine, I use spirits sometimes, such as when making sauces. Like, I sometimes deglaze the pan when I make steak with bourbon and make a nice, butter sauce. In Greek cuisine, I only use spirits when making desserts. However, I do use wine sometimes in my savory...

I plan to go to Santorini this summer, but even though I love it there, I suspect I will only want to spend a short time - just a few nights. I have some friends that actually live on Mykonos that I want to visit, so I am wondering the best way to go from Santorini to Mykonos? From what I...

We are going through a bit of a warm spell now, which makes me feel like spring might come a little earlier. Even if it doesn't it has me in the mood to think about spring and the traditional Greek foods that are eaten in spring. This isn't something I have thought of before! In Greece, what is...

Should I boil the cabbage leaves whole in the head? I tried to separate the heads without boiling and I ruined it!

In looking through Greek cookbooks, I have noticed that there are a lot similarities between recipes. For example, I found a Gigantes Plaki (baked gigantes beans in tomato sauce) that looked identical to a baked beans recipe that uses lima beans. That is just one example, but there are many...

I noticed that there is a taverna culture of "gaming". I see tavli played all the time. Are there other games people play? I am wondering if people play chess, checkers, that kind of thing? What about physical games like bocci like they play a lot in Italy? I have seen this game in Switzerland...

I have seen various "stuffed" leaf-type dishes in Greek cuisine, and I am realizing that the filling is always pretty similar. The two common ones I see are grape leaves (delicious in early summer when I can pick the leaves) and cabbage. I noticed that there are other types of "leaves" that...

Lately I've noticed how salty jarred grape leaves are. How do you guys handle this? I've tried rinsing, which helps, but I feel there is something missing. I haven't had a chance to pick my own grape leaves for a while, but when I do pick them, I just blanch them and therefore don't use any...

Yes! I want to look for the authentic food - I've noticed that tourist menus tend to be a little different. I want authentic experiences, and I've learned I need to have a few dishes in my mind to seek out, and then I also need to ask locals where they recommend going to find xxx dish - if I...

Is anyone here traveling to Greece in 2023? I need some advice. Namely, how much of the trip should I plan out, and is there room for some spontaneity? I plan to travel about mid-July and will go to Athens, Santorini, and maybe one other place. I will spend a few days in Athens and then take a...

I have been researching Santorini for various reasons. Mostly because I am fascinated, but also because I plan to visit. Is the food on the island similar to the rest of Greece? What should I look out for when I am there? As far as I can tell the tomatoes are really special there, and I should...

I am getting a big kick studying stories from Greek Mythology. The Lost Kingdom of Atlantis has always fascinated me, mainly because some speculate that it was a real place that no longer exists. Some speculate that the portion of Santorini that collapsed into the sea after the volcano erupted...

I saw a recipe in a Greek cookbook somewhere called "Domatakeftedes" or tomato croquettes. It looked delicious, but I can't find it! Does anyone know of any good recipes? I love tomatoes, and I had this dish once somewhere and thought it was amazing. From what I understand it's a specialty on...

Thank you! I am so fascinated with all things pertaining to the Greek island of Crete. I will definitely look this story up.

I am making a list of places on Crete that have to do with Greek Mythology and I am wondering if I missed anything: * Cave of Zeus (Diktaion) * Knossos Palace * Minotaur's Labyrinth * Paximadia - I read someone this is where Artemis and Apollo were born supposedly? Did I miss anything or get...

Lately I have heard so much about Theriso and how great it is, particularly the food. It seems like it is a "must visit" on Crete. What do you guys think? Do you have any advice for me? I have been looking into Cretan cuisine and wanting to collect information for my next trip to Greece.

Thank you everyone for your thoughtful responses! Deborah, I don't mind that it was a book - I loved it. So helpful! It's funny that you mentioned Theriso - someone JUST mentioned that place to me a few hours ago. I definitely need to visit, I feel like it's meant to be now. It seems like one...

As I have been researching Greek food, culture, and recipes I came across information about the cuisine of the island of Crete, which looks to be a bit different than the rest of Greece. Is my impression true? Here are some of my observations: ** The food is ultra fresh and most people eat...

Right? I think it might have been a Greek myth that inspired me to eat my first pomegranate!