“Clean” Monday’s Lunch – 27 February 2023

Clean Monday is the day that marks the beginning of the 40 days that lead to the Orthodox Easter. The Greek custom is that we celebrate the beginning of Lent with a feast that does not include meat, fish, eggs, milk and other diary products.

This year I was invited to join my sister and her friends on the traditional lunch.

Here are the highlights of the meal.

Thank you Tonia!

Taramossalata
Dolmades with vine leaves and rice, Pickled Volvoi (root vegetable), Pickled Artichokes
Braised octopus with green olives and bay leaves
Fried squid
“Fouskes” in olive oil, lemon and brine
Grilled cuttlefish and shrimp