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I know that Athens is a big city, and I tend to do the same things all the time. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love what I end up doing in the city. Here is where I visit: Plaka - it's touristy, but I love it Monastiraki - I really love the flea market! Syntagma - I like to hang around at the...

I love pastitsio, but my recipe calls for making it in a huge pan (bigger than a 9 x 13 and I think even bigger than a lasagna pan). Sometimes, I don't want to make that much! I am trying to wrap my mind around how to reduce the portions. I know I could halve the recipe but some of the issue is...

There is this Greek egg dish with tomato that I really like. I have had it both with fried eggs and scrambled eggs. I love both versions, but don' know how to make the dish and would love to learn. Most recipes I see are for the scrambled eggs version. Does anyone know how to make it with fried...

I have seen this for sure. I think that people are pretty good about eating when they are hungry and many Greeks don't seem to be hungry when they wake up but I was thinking that when they eat breakfast (even if it is rare) I was curious what they reached for.

I am trying to figure out what Greeks typically eat/cook for breakfast. It doesn't seem to be that big of a meal in Greece and every time I ask someone what they eat for breakfast, I get different answers - and it's always pretty simple. Fruit, pita, olives, cheese, maybe some bread. Yogurt -...

Interesting, what is farmer's cheese? I might try this.

What types of mushrooms are used for dishes like this? I want to learn how to make it, but I am not sure where to start because I can't really find recipes. Is it simply sautéed mushrooms finished with an egg and lemon sauce made from mushroom broth? I saw one version where the mushrooms were...

Agreed, these are some helpful suggestions. I have some friends who might have come from northern Greece because I have noticed that they do make a dish now and then that includes mushrooms. I think it might be the dish with the egg and lemon sauce! I would love to make it some day.

So, I am still learning my way around Greek cuisine. I love mushrooms and I have yet to find any Greek dishes that include mushrooms. I know that they are found in Greece and you can buy mushrooms in the markets. I saw a segment on TV (I don't remember where) about a mushroom farmer in Greece...

I have some people in my life who need a gluten free diet. When I have them over, I like to accommodate. However, it is easier said than done sometimes. I find that most other people don't even notice if I sneak a gluten free pasta in my Greek food here and there. I know I could always...

At the Greek restaurant where I work, I noticed that some of the patrons come in and ask about which dishes are gluten free dishes. The restaurant does a great job accommodating these customers, but I am curious. What do Gluten Free Greeks do at home? How do they navigate? Here are some things...

This is perfect - thank you so much! I think I will try a meat substitute first, and maybe also the chopped mushrooms.

Most of the Moussaka recipes I have seen have meat. I am not actually a vegetarian but I am just not sure if I will like the dish as much with meat in it. Can I simply omit the meat from this dish or should I actually track down a vegetarian recipe? Do you guys have any suggestions?

I am just starting to learn how to make pastitsio and I found this thread to be very helpful. Hopefully, the whole dish comes together well.

Thank you! I looked at a pastitsio recipe recently and it doesn't look bad. Though, it looks like the sauce that goes on the top could be tricky.

I am an Armenian-American but I have a lot of Greek friends and I currently work at a Greek restaurant. I don't know how to cook the traditional Greek foods so I am really just waiting tables, but I am fascinated by the cuisine and want to work in the kitchen. I thought maybe if I studies Greek...

Kapama looks like a good dish for me to learn how to cook. I've had this before, but have never made it. This looks like a good dish for this time of year.

To enter Cyprus and Greece, you are required to have a negative PCR test. Both countries are also requiring that you fill out specific forms when you enter. You should also bring a proof of vaccination that is preferably translated into English or Greek. Some people usually carry these on their...

Cretan music is so lively!! How I wish to be in Crete right now to watch these talented musicians and dancers

I wish I knew more Greek! Thanks for sharing