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I am working on planning a trip to Rhodes and am trying to prioritize which ones I should see. I've come up with a list. Did I miss anything? Realistically, I might only have time to see about 5 places, but I want more on the list than I can see so I can decide what seems the most interesting to...

As part of my Lenten journey, I am replacing sugar with honey whenever I can. Sugar is overdone and feels like an indulgence. I read somewhere that honey is acceptable even during strict fasts, so I thought I'd get to know it a bit more. Could anyone share insights or personal experiences on...

Lent is here and all my friends and family have been asking "what are you doing for lent this year?" They're all "giving something up" but I decided I wanted to fast. I would love your help and advice because this is the first time I am doing things in a stricter way. I resolve to see it...

It's an Olympics year so I thought I would chat a bit about the Olympic Games! The original Olympic Games, held in Olympia, Greece, were primarily a festival celebrating Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. These games began around 776 BC and featured a range of athletic competitions, from foot...

I will be attending a Cretan wedding and am curious about the traditional Cretan dances! I know the dances are slightly different and I want to learn some. I don't know the names of the dances so that I can look them up. I did some research, though. Are any of these dances common at these...

I thought I would make a list of all the foods I love eating in Greece. What are your favorites? Here's my list: Saganaki - love this hot cheese dish! Octopus (grilled) - I can't seen to find the good stuff outside of Greece. Horta - love the mix of greens they use in Greece. Fasolakia - the...

I love Kalamata olives but I am trying to branch out to different ones. Which Greek olives do you like best? I did some research about the different types: Kalamata Olives: Perhaps the most renowned Greek olives, Kalamatas, are recognized by their dark purple color and almond shape. They are...

On a recent trip to the Peloponnese region, I had the pleasure of tasting a robust Agiorgitiko, which was a perfect companion to the local lamb dishes. I also visited the Domaine Skouras, a family-owned winery where the tradition has been passed down for generations – their Megas Oenos blend is...

I am working on planning a yacht trip through Greece. I live it because I am in total control of the itinerary and what goes on, unlike booking a cruise or something. There's enough of us in the group to make this a super affordable trip. I am developing am itinerary - thought I'd run it by...

There are too many philosophers to count, but these are the ones I am studying at the moment. It's fascinating to me how influential the Greek philosophers are. Here's some things I am learning: #1 Socrates If philosophy had a poster boy, Socrates might very well be it. The father of Western...

I love this dessert - I had it in Greece but I've been trying to find a recipe. To those of you who make it, does this look right? I question the sweetened condensed milk 10 oz of dark chocolate 4 oz of unsalted butter 6 oz of sweetened condensed milk 9 oz of biscuits (such as Marie biscuits)...

I learned recently of Janus, the Roman God of Beginnings. The month January, I believe, is named after this God. Many of the Roman Gods and Goddesses have Greek counterparts. Does Janus? If so, I think that would be an interesting god to learn about. I have to be honest - I am not sure there...

My family's Greek dishes didn't involve a lot of chocolate. With Valentine's Day coming up, I am loo king for chocolate-based desserts from Greece. My family recipes don't use a lot of chocolate, but I noticed a lot of chocolate in bake shops throughout Greece. 1. Greek Chocolate Chestnut Cake...

I am trying to plan my Christmas Day feast. I want Greek elements, but I also want to keep things on the simpler side, if that's at all possible. I will have 10-15 people over that day. Here is what I was thinking. Please weigh in - I could use all the help I can get! - Pork roast - was...

Is it a myth that most Greeks like their lamb well done? I ask because in my family - we tend to like it medium well or medium. We all feel that well one lamb is too tough! With lamb shank it is a different story. We make leg of lamb a lot, as well as lamb souvlaki and lamb chops. Especially...

I will be traveling to Greece and I have a gluten free person in my party. I thought I would make a running list of Greek foods that are naturally gluten free. The individual we are traveling with isn't Greek and she's really nervous about it. I am sure people can accommodate her while in...

I have been researching Aphrodite, one of my favorite goddesses. I put this together based on my research. Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty, and sexuality. She was regarded as the most beautiful and desired goddess in all of Greek mythology. (I think that might be why she fascinates...

It's tough for my family to visit beaches that don't have services - like a restaurant, bathrooms, because we are traveling with multiple generations and usually spend the whole day. Do the following beaches have services? I will be going with my family end of June next year: - Elafonissi -...

The last time I went to Greece, I noticed that a lot of places were selling smoothies! This was all over Greece. Are smoothies popular in Greece? At one place, there were a lot of Greeks drinking them, but they don't take them on the go. They sit and enjoy them. Which flavors are common? I...

I had thought that the pantheon of gods and goddesses was a standardized concept throughout Greece, but it appears as if that might be incorrect thinking on my part. In learning about the different Greek islands and regions of Greece, I see that there might be regional myths, gods, and...