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I am trying to decide how long to be in Athens. I have some people to visit, I want to do some of the city walks (Lycabettus, Philopappou), and I also want to visit some of the sites. I have visited most of the sites in the past, so I am not going to go too crazy here. My goal for Greece is to...

Vangelis, thanks for the tips on the hikes and avoiding the crowds! I am looking forward to giving your suggestions a try!

I have heard this called many names - Briam and "Tourlou Tourlou" being two of them. Either way, I make this a ton at lent and I just recently had a great combination. I make it different each time. Here was my favorite combination in recent history: 3 plum tomatoes 2 potatoes 2 zucchini...

I decided that the next time I go to Greece, I want to go on a lot of walks or hikes. I know I could always meander anyplace I visit - either walk around a neighborhood or by the beach, etc. I am more interested in finding some great walks or hikes in or near Athens. I saw that Mt. Lycabettus...

I try to eat a vegan diet when I can for lent. Granted, I am not perfect at it, but I like to try. I am getting since Lent is soon! Here's a list of dishes I like to eat. I would love advice if you can give it for other dishes: Salads of all kinds, and if I want to be really strict, to use...

I am getting ready to make stifado. I found these great fresh, small onions at the store and I knew that is what I had to do with them! I am trying to figure out which meat to use. Could I use anything? Beef is expensive, I never really liked lamb in it... I was thinking maybe pork? Or should I...

I might visit Corfu this year and I love the beach. Are is a list of beaches: - Sidari Beach - Corfu Beach - Agios Spiridon Beach - Angelokastro Beach - Paleokastritsa Beach I know next to nothing about these beaches. Which are good? Did I miss any? If I only had time for a few of these, which...

What is in season in Greece now? I know cabbage is and maybe citrus fruits... I want to start trying some dishes that are traditional to this time of year. I know people eat a lot of stews, like stifado. Those kinds of dishes are great once in a while, but not all the time. I love vegetables the...

I love baklava, but I make it the same way every time - the way my family taught me with walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and a syrup made with sugar, honey, cinnamon, and water. I want to try some different variations. Here's a list of what I might try, and please let me know if I missed anything: -...

Thank you for the advice! I will try it.

Oh! That all makes sense. It sounds like I possibly could have even passed some and not even noticed. Thank you, both, for chiming in and offering your advice!

When I visit Greece, I am always amazed that I don't see fitness centers or gyms. How do people in Greece exercise? I did see a lot of workers and a runner or two on ny given day. What's strange is that I know plenty of people in Greece who actually go to the gym. What is the general attitude...

I found this dish once at a Greek festival in Florida when I was visiting some people, and I haven't seen it since. I happened to remember the name of the dish - Ekmek Kataifi. I would REALLY love to learn how to make it. I had it a few years ago, and I think of it now and then. I have found...

Not sure, but maybe it did involve olive oil?

It was like a cross between Paximadi and Koulourakia.

I love to bake in the winter and now with Christmas coming up, the urge is even stronger. I do plan to make melamakarona and baklava but I want to try one other thing. Maybe something like a spice cookie? I recently had something that was like a kouoloraki but it had a different texture and used...

Thank you all for chiming in! I decided not to tempt it - if I can't find Greek honey locally I will just buy it online.

When I cook Greek dessert recipes, I tend to use whatever honey I have in the house. I've never really thought about it. Now, I am wondering if everything will taste better if I take the time to track down some Greek honey. Do you guys notice much of a difference? I am getting ready to start my...

I am getting ready to make melamakarona (doing a test run before Christmas) and it's been a while ... I have some questions! ** I see some recipes that use all-purpose flour, and some that use semolina. Which is better? Does it matteR? ** A lot of recipes use a combo of nutmeg, cinnamon, and...

That's a really good idea! If I make my food supply a lot more local, especially for produce, I bet that will help.