Archive for August 2011

Seafood Taverna “H Akti”, Nea Iraklia

Aug 8th, 2011 | By
Seafood Taverna “H Akti”, Nea Iraklia

This is my first official entry from Greece and yes, it’s hot, the food tastes fantastic (especially those garden tomatoes) and I’m enjoying the company of family and friends. Our home is in Nea Kallikratia, Halkidiki  – by the sea. One of the neigborhood towns is Nea Iraklia, just 6 km. north of Nea Kallikratia. [...]



Greek Food Gazette 05/08/2011

Aug 5th, 2011 | By
Greek Food Gazette 05/08/2011

Eat, pray, love & shop in Greece Sea Lands, an exhibit of 25 Greek painters focused on the sea is held throughout August on the island of Syros Kingdom of Alexander the Great exhibit to be featured at The Louvre in Paris The Sani Music Festival (Halkidiki) continues through the summer, including an upcoming concert [...]



Food From Many Greek Kitchens By Tessa Kiros

Aug 4th, 2011 | By
Food From Many Greek Kitchens By Tessa Kiros

Tessa Kiros has finally released her ode to Greek cuisine with this sentimental, well-photographed book containing several delicious recipes that touch upon most of the classics. I received a review copy from Cooks and Books and Recipes and you can read my review of Tessa’s latest cookbook here. In the meantime, here’s an interview of [...]



Greek Summer Sangria

Aug 2nd, 2011 | By
Greek Summer Sangria

How’s your summer been so far? Mine’s been wonderful…spending time with good friends and I’ve also met some wonderful new people…added into the friendship fold I have! I’m heading off to Greece tomorrow for my annual summer vacation, seeing family, friends and likely to make more new friends. I’m not sure where I’m going this [...]