As the time is approaching for us to hear again Kassiani’s Hymn for Mary Magdalene, the woman lost in so
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The protagonist The protagonist of this post is bacalao, or cod. The trigger was the proximity of two important dates
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Juan Mari Arzak is one of the giants of Basque and International cuisine for the last 35 years. His restaurant
Continue readingLife is hard – but Bob Dylan makes it easier to live
Life is Hard The evening winds are still I’ve lost the way and will Can’t tell you where they went
Continue readingAlvaro 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 readingWomen's Day 8th March 2010
Today is Women’s Day, and I felt it would be nice to share with you some pictures and images. Many
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
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
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