In light of the recent developments in Greece, the resignation of the General Secretary of the Council of Ministers,
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The burning of frigate Hellas in 1831 by Admiral Miaoulis – Η πυρπολησις της φρεγατας “Ελλας” το 1831 απο το ναυαρχο Μιαουλη
Introduction Greece is a country with a very rich history in civil strife and conflict, escalating to war. Today’s post
Continue readingStuffed tomatoes and peppers with minced meat and pig’s skin – Ντοματες και πιπεριες γεμιστες με κιμα
Some time ago I wrote about a dish that is highly satisfying: peppers stuffed with rice. Today I write about
Continue readingΗ κανναβης εις τον Ελληνικον Πολιτισμον και την Κοινωνιαν – Cannabis in Greek Culture and Society
Προοιμιον Το παρον πονημα ειναι εθνικου και ηθικοπλασματικου χαρακτηρα, οσονουπω δε και απελευθερωτικον καθοσον καταγραφει μεθοδικα επιστημονικα και παντελως ουδετερα
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Lord Byron’s “Giaour – A Fragment of a Turkish Tale”
Introduction “Greece was the mostly sought Eastern country by travelers during the 19th century.” (1) Lord Byron visited Greece for
Continue readingAphrodite (Venus), Pan and Eros: A sculpture in the National Archaelogical Museum of Athens
A sculpture of Aphrodite, Pan and Eros, exhibited in the National Archaelogical Museum of Athens, in Greece, is the subject
Continue readingCrispy Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
With considerable delay, I publish today one of the absolute delicacies: crispy stuffed zucchini flowers. It is November, Christmas is
Continue readingRestaurant “Thalassa mou”, Alyki, Paros, Greece
During a short visit to Paros, I visited a restaurant for the first time. It is a restaurant by the
Continue readingGreece’s Golden Dawn: Better late than never?
In February 27th 2013, in a post on Golden Dawn’s proselytizing children, I wrote: “Why New Democracy, PASOK, Democratic Left
Continue readingDeconstructed Green Beans (Haricot vert) Yahni – Αποδομημενα φασολακια γιαχνι
Green beans (haricot vert) “yahni” is one of the most delicious dishes during the Greek Summer. Today I cook the
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