Juan Mari Arzak is one of the giants of Basque and International cuisine for the last 35 years. His restaurant
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Alvaro Mutis – Writer, Novelist, Poet
Today I want to pay tribute to one of my favourite South American writers, Alvaro Mutis. By way of introduction
Continue readingMelange with Anchovies – Συνθεση με γαυρο
Today I will cook a melange with one my favorite small fish, the anchovy (gavros in Greek). The idea of
Continue readingRemembering Eugene Ionesco (Eugen Ionescu)
“Explanation separates us from astonishment which is the only gateway to the incomprehensible” This is what my friend Ana wrote
Continue readingThe Greek Problem: aphorisms – Αφορισμοι για το Ελληνικο Προβλημα
αυτο το αρθρο αφορα την παρουσα κριση που ταλανιζει την Ελλαδα προεκυψε οταν εγραψα ενα σχολιο σε ενα αλλο
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Thermopylae by Cy Twombly and Constantine Cavafi
Today I present a sculpture named “Thermopylae”, made by Cy Twombly, paired with a poem by the Greek poet Constantine Cavafi. Twombly was a
Continue readingArtichokes Jewish Style – Carciofi alla Giudea
This is a classic dish, and a very tasty one! I was in Rome for one day and had the
Continue readingGeorgian Cheese Bread – Khachapuri
Today I want to share with you the experience of preparing Georgian Cheese Bread, which is delicious, simple, and accompanies
Continue readingImages of Donostia, San Sebastian
As promised to a creative and very naughty creature from the North of Greece, I publish today some pictures from
Continue readingRestaurante Rekondo – San Sebastian, Basque Country
This is a restaurant in “my” neighborhood in San Sebastian. It is on the steep narrow road that takes you to Monte
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