Kefi (κεφι): A word well known to Greeks and possibly extended friends of a Greek; however, it’s a word, or rather a feeling, all should know. To be honest, this post will be somewhat hard to write, as I don’t know if you can fully explicate the true meaning of a word that really can’t be … Read more
Every once in a while I’ll get an email asking if I know any good books that are set in Greece. It seems there are others out there that just can’t get enough of all the beauty and wonder that Greece has to offer. Some want to read a few books to get them in the … Read more
Well now that Epiphany day has passed, and the 12 days of Christmas are over, I guess it’s time to take down the decorations, pack up the Christmas music, and break down our fake tree. The corner of our living room will become bare once again and focus on that spot lost until next year. … Read more
Top Recipe of 2014 – Souvlaki Well, 2015 is here and there is nothing we can do about it. It just crept up on us! I guess the saying is true: “the days are long, but the years are short.” When I was younger, my dad always told me that as you age the years pass … Read more
If there is one symbol of Greece and its culture, it would be ouzo. Drinking ouzo is a lifestyle. Shortly after the war of Greek independence, mass production of this special drink took shape. This anise (think black liquorice) flavored drink is served as an aperitif in Greece. This lovely drink captivates the Greek spirit … Read more