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    Staying in Pyrgos?

    Thank you to your advice, I am looking into staying in Pyrgos or other inland place that is slightly "off the beaten track" in Santorini to minimize some of the frustration of being in the crowds. We will be traveling during peak season. Does anyone have an advice as to where to stay? As...
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    Is there anyplace out of the way in Santorini?

    There's some great advice here thank you everyone! I am going to try to get my family up early to enjoy some stuff before the crowds kick in. Maybe we can eat a long lunch during the "peak" times to avoid much of the bustle in the main areas. Meanwhile, I am thinking of staying in Pyrgos or...
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    Hotel in Santorini with a view like this?

    My wife and I are going to Santorini soon. We usually stay with people, but they don't live on the caldera like this. I thought it would be a nice treat to stay somewhere for a few days that his this kind of a view! I know there are some great caldera-perched places in Oia. I know they're...
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    What to do in Faskardo Village on Kefalonia

    I visited this village once maybe eight years ago and I want to go back. I have some notes about the things to do there. I am wondering if anyone has any thoughts. Did I miss anything? I want to take my family there because I found the place to be really beautiful. Stroll the Waterfront...
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    Parnassos Ski Resort in Greece

    Believe it or not, I find skiing in Greece to be pleasant. I know Greece isn't thought to have a climate good enough for skiing, but it's good enough. I have to go to Greece soon, and this is one of my favorite places to ski: The resort offers outstanding skiing opportunities for all skill...
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    Gathering information about clay pot cooking

    I am learning how to do some clay pot cooking. I am gathering information about it: Clay pot cooking is a method of cooking that uses a clay pot to slowly cook food. This technique is highly popular in Greece since it helps to preserve the flavors and aromas of the food. The gyuvetchi is a...
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    Tracking down a clay cooking vessel outside of Greece

    I will look online on Amazon! Thanks :-)
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    Tracking down a clay cooking vessel outside of Greece

    I found out about an old family recipe that involves creating a fire and burning a clay cooking vessel in the fire. It was scratched in an old family cookbook in Greek. I finally translated it and I found some footage in Greece online of people cooking this way. I don't live in Greece and I...
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    Do Greeks grill vegetables?

    One thing I like to do is serve grilled vegetables. I take vegetables and skewer them - veggies like bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and whatever else I have that can get skewered. When I am grilling other things, I throw these on the grill for a quick side dish. Once I skewer the veggies, I...
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    braised lamb shank was rubbery

    Thank you, Pemi. I'll try this next time and let you know how it goes!
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    braised lamb shank was rubbery

    All the braised lamb shank I have ever eaten has fallen off the bone - and that is why it is so delicious! So, I tried to make it thinking it would be foolproof. Something went wrong - it was tough and rubbery. I am wondering if it is something I did, or if maybe the lamb was a bit tougher...
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    Greek Grilling Marinade Recipe

    I forgot to mention that sometimes I add red pepper flakes to give it some heat. I know that isn't always a Greek thing, to put heat in the food, but I like hot foods sometimes.
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    Ski Resorts in Greece

    Greece actually has a bit of a skiing scene. I didn't realize this until recently! There appear to be a handful of ski resorts. Did I miss anything? Parnassos Ski Resort - Located near the historical town of Delphi, Parnassos Ski Resort is one of Greece's largest ski resorts, catering to skiers...
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    Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

    I grill all year - I leave the grill in my garage and wheel it out when I want to grill, even if I have to wheel it over ice. It's just so fun, and the foods remind me of summer. Ingredients: - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes - 1 large red onion, sliced - 1 large red...
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    Greek Grilling Marinade Recipe

    I love grilling. I started making a marinade with these ingredients that I find I can use with a lot of different meats when I want a "Greek" flavor. I also use it for souvlaki: - 1/4 cup lemon juice - 1 garlic clove, chopped fine - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano - 1 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon...
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    Documentary about Ancient Greece

    I love to watch documentaries about Ancient Greece. I find a lot of content on YouTube but some of it was just created by users and I am not sure the credibility of the sources. I watched this one recently and wanted to share - it is from the History Channel:
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    Best Shopping in Athens

    These are all great tips, thank you for weighing in! I did take some of your advice. Went to Ermou street and Monastiraki were highlights.
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    Best Shopping in Athens

    My wife and I are going to Greece in a few days. We both like to shop (her more than me) but we've never actually had enough time in Athens to explore the shopping. Where should we go? Someone told us Monastiraki is a good choice, but are there other places? We'll have a few days to poke around.
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    Favorite Stories of Greek Mythology

    I am studying up on some Greek Mythology. I am making a list of key stories to look into and get to know. Can you think of anything I may have missed: - Prometheus gives mankind fire - Anything related to the Minotaur - I plan to read the Iliad and the Odyssey - How medusa turned into a monster...
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    Visiting the Sounio Area

    I am flying into Athens soon. I know I want to visit the Temple of Poseidon. In looking into the area, though, it seems like there's a lot more to do than I thought. For example, I saw pics and there's a nice resort in the area... Should I maybe consider staying in this area? Is there enough to do?
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