Gone Fishing
Aug 1st, 2008 | By Peter Minakis | Category: MISC
Today I leave for a long anticipated and much deserved vacation in Greece. I will be relaxing at my family’s summer home in Halkidiki, heading down to Greece’s capital, Athens and also visiting the Greek island of Sifnos.
Later in the vacation I will also head up to my parents’ towns in Florina and then back to my summer home and finally an overnight stay in Vienna, Austria on my way back to Canada.
I will be swimming, tanning, cooking, sampling new dishes, playing “catch up” with family and friends and making some new friends!
I’m looking forward to meeting some new friends, brought to me by the miracle of blogging and so far I’ve found the food blogging community to be full of genuine and hospitable people.
I should be back in Canada in the first week of September but that might get pushed back another week.
Even though I will be on vacation, I will also be in the thick of it with blog-related activities. In my goal to showcase Greek cuisine, I want to also enlighten you all on Greece’s excellent wines.
I have three wine tours scheduled during my vacation and when I’m back, I will share my experiences with you and expand on Greek wines.
Another task at hand is a long awaited surprise and I think the time’s right to share with you all that I will also be spending a day in Athens filming some footage for a promotional DVD.
This past Spring, I was approached by film writer/producer/director Dimitrios Vorris. Dimitri is an avid reader of my blog and he approached me about taking the “Kalofagas” concept to another level.
After a lengthy exchange of ideas and an agreement about our approach, we agreed to meet this summer in Greece and film some footage. Our goal is to attract sponsors to a show that showcases Greece’s food and drink culture with the country of Greece and it’s people as the backdrop.
I am very excited to commence this phase of my blog and although this is very early in the game, it’s going to be a lot of fun!
During my absence, I will not be posting any new entries on the blog but I encourage you to visit my Greek blogging friends’ sites, as found in my food blog links.
I want to thank all of my regular readers for providing me with support, encouragement, food inspiration and wonderful humanity.
My biggest thanks go out to all those who went out on a limb to try out some of the dishes from Kalofagas. Getting word that a dish from this blog was enjoyed is the greatest satisfaction I get from blogging.
I’ll be back in September rested, recharged, full of new stories, inspiration and more great Greek food!
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Have a wonderful, relaxing and safe vacation, Peter! I’ll be looking forward to hearing all about your adventures when you return.
Have a blast, Peter. You’ll need all the energy when you come back for all these new ideas!!!!
Have a blast, Peter. You’ll need all the energy when you come back for all these new ideas!!!!
Have a blast, Peter. You’ll need all the energy when you come back for all these new ideas!!!!
Have a blast, Peter. You’ll need all the energy when you come back for all these new ideas!!!!
Have a blast, Peter. You’ll need all the energy when you come back for all these new ideas!!!!
Have a blast, Peter. You’ll need all the energy when you come back for all these new ideas!!!!
Have a blast, Peter. You’ll need all the energy when you come back for all these new ideas!!!!
Have a blast, Peter. You’ll need all the energy when you come back for all these new ideas!!!!
Have a wonderful vacation, Peter. I’ll miss your posts and look forward to reading some great stuff in September! And good luck with the filming! What fun!! :)
Peter, have a wonderful trip! Nice to hear about your little video surprise… I too am working on a few surprises in that regard as well. It will be interesting to compare notes when you get back! Be Well!
Have a great holiday Peter…all the best and “kalo taxidi”…look forward to your video surprise when you return…
I just acquired The Glorious Foods of Greece, Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking and the Zuni Cafe Cookbook, which should keep me occupied (in terms of reading at least) until you return from your jealousy-provoking holiday. Kalo takidi kai kali orexi!
Have a wonderful time and shall be looking forward to seeing your video surprise. Good luck with what you are doing. As Sam said September will be a month full of surprises…
enjoy your holiday, peter! can’t wait to see your shows! ^_^
have a great holiday and see you on film!
What a wonderful surprise! Have a great time on your vacation Peter.
Congratulations! And have a great vacation! Will you record some mini segments so we can see some of your vacation on the blog?
Congratulations Peter on the film thing – I’m sure it will be a great success – I hope you still do this blog when you become a famous TV star!
Have a fantastic holiday!
Hope you have a marvellous holiday, Peter. How great to have a full month off!
I work in the wine industry and we import a fair few Greek wines, all of which are good. My absolute favourite from our current List is actually a dessert wine from Samos. The grapes are grown at high altitude which moderates the climate meaning the grapes retain their aciditiy – vital for balance in a sweet wine. Just delicious!
Have a great time there! You are very lucky… I’d love to visit that beautiful country again!
Cheers,
Rosa
Have a great time there! You are very lucky… I’d love to visit that beautiful country again!
Cheers,
Rosa
Have a great time there! You are very lucky… I’d love to visit that beautiful country again!
Cheers,
Rosa
Have a great time there! You are very lucky… I’d love to visit that beautiful country again!
Cheers,
Rosa
Have a great time there! You are very lucky… I’d love to visit that beautiful country again!
Cheers,
Rosa
Have a great time there! You are very lucky… I’d love to visit that beautiful country again!
Cheers,
Rosa
Have a great time there! You are very lucky… I’d love to visit that beautiful country again!
Cheers,
Rosa
Have a great time there! You are very lucky… I’d love to visit that beautiful country again!
Cheers,
Rosa
Enjoy your holiday! SOunds a bit busier than I like my holidays though…
Peter! Kalo taxidi and congrats on this new development for your blog. It’s time the world knows there’s more to Greek wine than Apelia, I think. :)
Yeah, it looks very busy endeed. All this eating drinking and laying on the beach…I feel sorry for you!
Have a wonderful and relaxing vacation (even though with all the travelling…)in GReece and congratsfor the movie!!!!
Have a wonderful vacation … since I am a new visitor here, I will spend your vacation looking at all your wonderful recipes and hopefully making some. The oysters are definitely on my “to cook” list.
Have a great vacation Peter. Looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back!
Have a fabulous time Peter, I know you will!! Come back refreshed and ready for some serious foodie action!
And congrats – excited for the next phase of Kalofagas!
ΚαλÎÏ‚ διακοπÎÏ‚ Peter:))
Ελπίζω να τα καταφÎÏουμε να συναντηθοÏμε και να πιοÏμε καφÎ:))
I know you’re going to have a wonderful time on vacation. You’re so lucky to go to all those gorgeous islands. The weather and the water is just breathtaking there. Can’t wait to hear your vacation stories when you get back.
Have a friggin blast!
how fantastic! have a great and enjoyable vacation! Sounds amazing. be safe and travel well! look forward to hearing stories upon your return!
Have a wonderful vacation, Peter! Can’t wait to hear about it when you get back. It’s been too long since my last trip to Greece. Good luck with the video!
Hope you have a wonderful time, Peter — you will be missed! And, best of luck in your new film career — I am very excited to see how that turns out. :-)
Take care!
Have loads of fun, my dear friend!
xoxo
Have a great time. I cannot wait to hear about the great food finds and of course all about the Greek wines. Looking forward to seeing you films on the big screen one day!!
Enjoy Enjoy Enjoy!!
Cheers
Cathy
http://www.wheresmydamnanswer.com
Wow! I hope you’ll share the promotional video with us when it’s all ready! That’s so exciting!
Oh, what exciting news! Have a fantastic trip, can’t wait to hear from you when you get back.
Peter, that’s very exciting news! I can’t wait to see what happens next. Enjoy your vacation to the utmost.
enjoy greece, peter. the blog world will be a less enjoyable place while you’re gone. :)
Have a great holiday Pete. I am very jealous – it all sounds fab!
Have a fabulous trip. Can’t wait to hear all about it!!! Relax a little for me won’t you?
Have a wonderful trip Peter, have a shot of Oozo for us!! I just know you’re going to be a star!!
Lots of exciting news! Looking forward to getting you back in September. Have a great time!
too late for you to see this before you go, but I hope that you have a wonderful time and I can’t wait to see all the delicious ideas and pictures you share with us when you get back. Stay safe and stay happy!
Peter – I have been thinking for a while that you should write a Greek cookbook, so I am not surprised that you are taking your blogging to the next level. You are extremely talented. Best wishes for success in your new endeavor.
Have a fabulous trip, looking forward to reading all about it.
Lori Lynn
Peter have a wonderful and relaxing vacation. I look forward to hearing about all your adventures in Greece.
Congrats also on this up and coming filming career.
I am absolutely green with envy. Have a wonderful time!
Have a great time, friend.
See you when you get back.
Have a great trip, Peter!! I can’t wait to see what amazing things you come up with when you get back!
Wow, I am jealous! Have a great vacation and good luck with the video. Boo hoo…no new entries until Sept :(
Have a great holiday Peter, although I already know you will have an excellent time. Just keep track of how many drinks are being poured in those after hours, lock-ins!
We’ll look forward to all your stories and great food Peter. ENJOY!!!!!!
Hi Peter!
I’m so happy for you and the developments that have taken place. It couldn’t have happened to a nicer person. Your blog and the work you put into it has been awesome. I love it. I wish you every good thing on your project and vacation. (wish I were there too :)
Have fun, Pete!
Maryann xox
HI! Peter
how are you? I hope you are very very fine and happy.
a kiss for you…..
Finally, the rest of us posers will get a chance to catch up! :P
Bon voyage, Mr. the Greek. It’s well-deserved.
You’re going to be gone so long. :(
Seriously, I do hope you have the best time ever. We’ll all certainly miss you though. Can’t wait to hear about your adventures!
Have a wonderful trip!BE safe and CRAZY!
This is all so exciting Peter. Have a great vacation! Can’t wait to read about your adventures in September. Enjoy every bits of it.
Cheers to you!
Enjoy your full-month break Peter and stay cool thanks to those refreshing Greek salads. Great news! Can’t wait to hear more!!!!
Have a wonderful, well-deserved vacation, Peter! And best of luck with the DVD. How exciting! I can’t wait to hear all about it when you return.
Oh, that sounds fantastic! Lucky, lucky you. I also want a vacation in the sun :(
Not sure if you already have plans in Vienna but I had one of the best meals of my life about 45 mins drive from Vienna at Taubenkobel restaurant. Phenomenal and a stunning setting.
Have a blast and look forward to many more posts on your return!
ave a great holday Peter – it all sounds wonderful!
Have a great time!
I’m debating whether to tell you congratulations or that I’m writhing with envy that you’re going to Greece first. I suppose it would be nicer to start with, CONGRATS! How exciting about the DVD! Good luck with it. Can’t wait to hear how it turns out.
So now about that envy . . . I’m going to make zucchini fritters and tzatziki tonight just to console myself . . .
HAVE A GREAT TIME!
Hello Mr Peter,
I love your greek food, do you do greek cakes? If not why not ? Love TAMMY XX
Hope you had a great time. I’m envious. I’ve never been to Greece.
I just returned from my own vacation and have been playing catch up with blogs. I love your tequilia chicken recipe and your fried oysters remind me of Chincoteague, which I’m really missing already.
Oh Peter is not a mistery I really miss you, I love to come your blog and look wat you doing everyday and laugh with your things and jokes, my dearest friends really I hope you have a nice and beautiful holidays, we will wait for you, xxxxGloria
have a wonderful trip! and congratulations on your new film career… can’t wait to hear about your trip when you’re back!
So many exciting things are happening in your life right now! Wonderful. Have a great time. :)
Peter, have a fabulous time in Greece! I want to visit the country one day!
So happy about the video! I wish to see you on Food Network TV one day soon. Yeah, why not!
Have a superb holiday Peter!! Looking fwd to reading about the culinary bit of your vacationning when you’re back!
Have a fabulous time, Peter. Can’t wait to see what inspired dishes you’ll be whipping up when you get back!
Enjoy yourself – we’ll be waiting on those pictures!
-DTW
http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com
Dear Peter, I miss you so, all is bored without you, ji!1 but really I hope you have in lovely vacationes in lovely Greece.xxxxGloria
Hope its a good one Peter – I’m off soon too!
Cheers
David
I wish I was in Greece. Have a great, wonderful vacation.
hope all is well and fun with you Peter!!! Just droppin’ by to say hi!
Dearest Peter, have a great vacation! Thanks for the fantastic meals you feed us. I am overjoyed at your new venture and wish you much success. Looking forward to seeing and hearing more about it.
Wow! Talk about exciting times!!!
Have a glorious holiday, drink good wines, eat good foods and play nicely with others….
We await your news!
(I’m just the teensiest bit jealous…)
Peter, when you get back from holiday drop by my blog because you have been tagged.
Sue
http://wwwbacktothetable.blogspot.com/
Have a safe and fun trip Peter. Enjoy your time there and please keep us posted with pictures of your beautiful country!
We are missing you! I bet you are NICE and TAN..basking in the sun!!!
Hurry up September – I’m missing your blog!
But I wish you a great holiday as I’m just being selfish in wanting you back writing about food!
Heres hoping you are sunburned, fat and happy when you return!!! I have left an award for you to pick up on my blog when you get back!
You still fishin’? That’s a mighty fine amount of fish you must have by now, then… ;-)
Peter, congratulations! I can’t wait to see you on TV, inspiring us all with your glorious culinary creations in a new media! So exciting!
Well we are in September when you come back dear????? I miss you, xxxxGloria
Did you stay in Greece?
When are you coming back? :(