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I know that when in Athens, it is an easy ferry ride to Aegina. One can easily do the outing in a day ... but is that really wise? It seems like Aegina is a great place to visit and that there is actually a lot to do there. I mean, I love the beach, so I can send a whole day at one beach alone...

I will be visiting some family in the Boston area over the fall for about a week for a wedding and from there, I would like to leave for Greece to spend about a month there. Does anyone know if there are nonstop flights from Boston to Athens at that time of year and if so, how do I track them...

So, I love the avgolemono sauce when it is just a little bit foamy. To do that, I attempt to beat the egg whites to stick peaks, then add the rest of the ingredients slowly. The sauce has a nice foamy texture to it but over time, it kind of collapses. Does anyone know how to keep it like that...

Some great advice here! So true that it depends on the conditions. I guess I will just tell her about all the options and see what she decides she wants to do.

Okay, I think they are too old too. I have some left from that batch and I will try putting them in the pressure cooker. If this doesn't work, I will throw away what is left. Thanks!

I soaked the gigantes beans overnight then changed the water. I then added them to a pot, filled the pot with water with a pinch of sea salt, brought them to a boil, and simmered them for almost two hours. I drained the water then proceeded to make the rest of the dish. The beans never fully...

I have someone traveling with me who can't take the faster ferry. She gets seasick so can only take the slow one. Also because of her seasickness, the ride needs to be 3 hours or less. We want to stay on the island for at least a few days. So far, these are the islands we are considering. Did...

I was only doing it about half the time. I think I will try finding more flavorful lemons and see if that helps. Food in Greece generally seems to be a lot fresher. Thank you!

Okay, so I have been making my own Horta and something is off. I basically use greens like spinach, kale, and Swiss chard (since it is winter and that is all I can find right now). Anyway, I have had Horta in Greece and something is a bit off with my version. Versions in Greece seem softer and...

Thank you, both, for chiming in! Some great options here.

I was reading in the forum about something called ladopsomo - is this Greek fried bread? I am trying to find an example of a recipe and what it looks like. It seems like an easy thing to have quick bread for a meal, but I can't find a good recipe that makes sense to me. I asked one of my friends...

This sounds like an amazing possibility - active and relaxing. Thank you!

Thank you for your suggestions! These places sound amazing.

These are some beautiful insights. It really sounds like they live such a healthy lifestyle. - it sounds like it doesn't matter which restaurant I visit, it's likely all good? Goes to show you that being a "blue zone" is about more than just the food. I can't wait to see it in action.

Thank you! I will look for this these, and the honey and other foods, as well.

Once I arrive in Athens, I won't want to take a flight again until it is time to leave Greece. But, I would love to travel around. What are the best places to visit in Greece from Athens (Piraeus) but Ferry? I know there are some day trips from Athens (Hydra, Aegina, Kea) but what about some...

I have been researching Ikaria, one of the Blue Zones, and I know that one of the things that makes the food so healthy is the foraging. I know that they forage for food in A LOT of Greece, pretty much everywhere. So, it seems like a big part of the cuisine. I know that Greeks regular serve...

I have been studying the "Blue Zone" concept and I am excited to see that an island in Greece made the cut. In my research about the island, I can see that some of the food is a little different than it is in the rest of Greece, and that it is very much tied to what is available on the island. I...

I am having a lot of guests over for Christmas and I want to serve a traditional Greek meal. I have the main course all set, I plan to serve roasted pork marinated with ladolemono, lemon potatoes, fasolakia, and Greek salad. The appetizers, I need some help with deciding. I think I should...

I've been experimenting with tiropita cheese combinations and so far, I love the combination of using plenty of feta cheese, plus a creamier cheese. This is mainly because of the texture but I have also found that I love how the creamier cheeses take away some of the tang of the feta. In one...