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Category Archives: RECIPES

-and a post about the recipes we forget-   I sometimes discover forgotten pieces of paper with recipes written on them; in my old bags, among the pages of a half-finished book, in the back of a drawer… The pleasant surprise of those small discoveries, is always followed by a reverie, trying to remember when […]

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From the island of Iraklia   Although pasteli wouldn’t make it to the top five (or even to the top ten) of typical Valentine’s treats, and without any intention to look down on the day’s decadent heart shaped chocolates, I will ask you to think out the box and read on, because, in case you haven’t […]

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Most great outdoor ventures start with this really early morning dilemma: should I sleep or should I force myself to go and have fun? A great fishing trip is no exception. When the alarm clock rings it is dark outside; it is chilly even at the end of spring, and one can feel torn between […]

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It’s been almost a week now, that sky here at the islands started taking its seasonal dramatic colours: one continuous alternation of shades, in dialogue with the sea, that starts mid September and really takes off in October and November. During this period, the sky looks so impressive that almost beats the classic Autumn images […]

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If you follow the blog for a while, you already know that we love sun-dried vegetables, especially tomatoes: their intense flavor adds a summery twist to my favorite salad, to the amazing lamb recipe of our friend Nikos, or to the delicious batter-fried meze of Mrs. Froso from Ikaria. Sun-drying seasonal products is a part […]

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