Λατρευω το σαλεπι. Το Σαλέπι είναι ένα ρόφημα θερμαντικό, προέρχεται από «αλεύρι» που λαμβάνεται από τους ξηρούς κονδύλους της ορχιδέας
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Wednesday 20th March 2013: Questions arising from the “Cyprus” issue
On Tuesday 19th March 2013 the Cypriot Parliament said “no” to the 16 March 2013 Eurogroup decision to apply a
Continue readingProselytizing children and adolescents to fascism – Greece’s Golden Dawn “spiritual awakening” seminars
Europe has a tradition in democracy. Democracy was born in Athens, Greece. However, today democracy is having a really tough
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Eledone moschata (musky octopus) in tomato sauce – Μοσχιοί κοκκινιστοί
This dish features musky octopus, the poor relative of octopus, in tomato sauce. Read about it in my gastronomy blog
Continue readingThe real agenda of co-operation between Qatar and Greece – Η αληθινη ατζεντα συνεργασιας μεταξυ Καταρ και Ελλαδος
Σημερα ευρισκομαι εις την εθνικα υπερηφανη θεση να αποκαλυψω την πραγματικην ατζεντα συνεργασιας Καταρ – Ελλαδος, οπως αυτη συμφωνηθηκε στην
Continue readingRoast Ewe’s Leg with boiled sliced Beetroots, blanched Beetleafs and Garlic Condiment – The Greek Way – A la Greque
Today’s dish is traditional, as traditional it can be. Roast Ewe’s Leg, accompanied by boiled beetroot, and beetleafs, with a
Continue readingMagnas Societas Catalanorum (The Catalan Company) in 14th century Byzantium
My acquaintance with Catalunya started with the soprano Montserrat Caballet. The magnificent lady who sang in the 1982 Barcelona Olympics
Continue readingNavarra greets Lesvos in a tasty union over the Neapolitan Bay: Pizza with Chorizo extra, ladotyri cheese and coriander
When it comes to taste there are no geographical boundaries. Only cultural. The setting for today’s union is provided by
Continue readingRavani – Revani: semolina sponge cake with syrup
I have been invited to lunch and the hostess asked me to prepare something sweet for the conclusion. A good
Continue readingBotrini’s Restaurant, Athens, Greece
I recently visited Botrini’s Restaurant in a suburb of Athens, Greece. Hector Botrini is one of the best chefs in
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