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I'm planning an upcoming trip to the beautiful island of Kefalonia and I've heard quite a bit about the turtles that can be seen around the island. 🐢💦 Being a wildlife lover, I'd be thrilled to catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat! I have a few questions and...

I am planing to go to Kefalonia and want to stay in a town that has a lot going on but maybe isn't so big and overwhelming. I researched and thought maybe Lixouri was a candidate? This will be my first time on Kefalonia and I am interested in any tips you can give, such as: What are the...

When I went to Greece, one of my favorite snacks were the koulouri - or sesame bread rings. I'm on a quest to recreate the delectable Greek Koulouri at home – those delightful sesame-crusted bread rings that are a staple street food in Greece. They are perfect for breakfast or as a snack any...

March 25th marks a significant celebration in Greece, but I realize my knowledge on its historical context is quite limited. From what I understand, this day commemorates the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821, where Greece sought to end several centuries of Ottoman rule. However...

I went to Crete and I loved Dakos so much I learned how to make it. Here's my recipe. It just makes one. A tip - find the freshest ingredients possible! 1 barley rusk (Cretan dakos rusks) 1 large ripe tomatoes, grated or very finely chopped 50g feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup crumbled)...

I love eating Greek yogurt with a little honey and sometimes walnuts in the morning for breakfast. You an cook with it, too! I thought I'd make a list of some of my favorite ways to use it to share with you all. How do you like to cook with Greek yogurt? Marinades: Yogurt is a fantastic meat...

I am helping someone plan her Greek wedding. I wanted to make a list of all the traditions we need to keep in time for the big day. Did I miss anything? The Stolisma The wedding day begins with the ritual of 'Stolisma,' where the bride and groom are prepared separately by their families. It's...

I've been completely mesmerized by the postcard photos of Santorini, but beyond the blue domes and the sunsets of Oia, I'm looking to uncover some of the island's best-kept secrets. What do you suggest? Have you stumbled upon any villages, beaches, or local haunts here that you loved? Or...

I am thinking of visiting some of the Cyclades islands this summer. I've, of course, already done Santorini and Mykonos. I want to do something a bit different. I am thinking of the following: - Tinos - Naxos - Milos - Paros I have some questions: - When is the best time to visit? I am...

I just came from my friend's house and I saw there were onions hanging on the door! I asked them about it and learned it was a New Year's tradition. Here's what my research pulled out: The Greek New Year is celebrated on the 1st of January, but the preparations for the celebration begin on the...

I won't be able to do it this year, but I would love to go to Greece for New Year's. Where is the best place to celebrate? I know Athens must have a celebration, as should Thessaloniki. I think both Athens and Thessaloniki should have fireworks and maybe a lively nightlife? What about places...

This is the first year I will be making vasilopita. I am so excited! I thought I'd share the recipe I plan to use. Does this look right? Ingredients: • 3 cups of all-purpose flour • 1 ½ cups of sugar • 1 ½ cups of unsalted butter • ½ cup of orange juice • 2 tbsp. of orange zest • 4 eggs • 1...

I know everyone loves melamakarona during Christmas, but my favorite are kourabedies! They are delicious. I love my family's recipe. I thought I would share: - 2 sticks butter, at room temperature - 2 egg yolks - 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1/4 cup brandy - 3...

I had thought I never made melamakarona but then when I got the recipe from a friend, it looks exactly like my finikia recipe. Are they basically the same thing with a different name? Here is my Finikia recipe and aside from some minor differences, it looks the same as my friend's Melamakarona...

I have heard this festival described as an "Ancient Greek Thanksgiving" so I thought I would look it up. Very interesting! I don't see the "Thanksgiving" connection (not the way we in the US think of it) but I thought it was interesting because it goes to show you that gratitude-related...

I know that many of us celebrate "American Thanksgiving" - those of us who live in the United States. I have always found it to be an interesting mix of traditional, American Thanksgiving foods and Greek favorites. What do you guys serve? We are either serving this year, or have in the past...

I think I might want to visit Greece for Christmas this year. Do you have any tips? Some things I am thinking: Seems I might want to be there for a month? Maybe from December 6 to January 6? From what I understand that is considered "the season" I of course want to go to church - especially on...

I tried making galaktoboureko the other day - I had made this recipe before but it had been a while. The end result is that the custard/filling part was far too runny. I followed the instructions exactly (or so I thought, recipe was hard to follow because it was hand written). What could...

I have some friends who came back from Greece and they had a lovely time and saw a lot. Across the board, they all agreed that the best way to see a place is to book a private, local tour. They did that in places like Mykonos, Aegina, Santorini, and even the Athens area and each time they did...

I won't be going this year, but I am starting to plan for next year. I plan to be in a Greece for at least a month and someone I am traveling with is adamant about wanting to experience some clubs in Mykonos. I think it does look fun, but I am concerned with whether or not it is expensive. I...