A Greek Food Odyssey – Part 3
The mountain roads were steep and the turns were sharp. One marvelled at how those goats with their jangly bells could navigate those heights without fear of falling. We had to cross a mountain range to get from Sparta to Kalamata. Those in the know already recognise the name “Kalamata” as the fertile land of […]
A Greek Food Odyssey – Part 2
Standing atop the magnificent mountain citadel of Mystra, it is hard to stifle any feelings of elation or pride. I didn’t quite get up the nerve to yell out the now ignominious “This is Sparta!” from the film 300, although the locals were probably bemused (if not disgusted) when I played the YouTube video of […]
A Greek Food Odyssey – Part 1
Greece has never strayed far from the front pages of newspapers in the last few years due to its economic troubles. Somehow, we have overlooked how important Greece is to the world. Look at what they have given the world: democracy, philosophy, the classical arts, theatre and Maria Callas. Ignoring the stunning islands which are […]
It Makes Greek Scents
Spring in Greece for me is typified by one thing: smells. The cold air has mellowed into a crispness and sweeping winds have dissolved into light breezes. On this, the smell of orange blossoms wafts throughout the Aegean capital of Athens. Orange trees boasting large fruit and fine white flowers line many streets, making an […]