Narthex, a beautiful plant, but poisonous and with rich references to Greek mythology and ancient Greece. This is where the splint we use in fractures comes from. According to Greek mythology, Prometheus stole fire from the gods and carried it to humans through the hollow shoots of the narthex. The narthex was dedicated in ancient…

Aegina island ancient olive grove! A hidden treasure with olive trees dating back to antiquity! Following the paths descending from the villages Pachiorachi, Marathon and Kapotides you will reach Eleonas (olive grove in Greek). The area south of Pachia Rachi is a secluded valley, a wildlife refuge, with the old olive trees that were part…

OKRA IN THE OVEN – BAMIES STO FOURNO HOW TO PICK THE BEST OKRA TO USE Okra is a versatile vegetable that can be eaten in many ways, filled with lots of seeds and a quite hardy outside. When picking okra fresh at the market ensure you get the one that is not too large…

PORK MARINATED IN RED WINE – AFELIA AFELIA is a typical Cypriot Pork Dish Afelia are one of my favourite Cypriot dishes growing up. I remember going to numerous taverns and this was always part of the menu. It was the first dish I would devour!  The pork is marinated in red wine overnight and…

WHOLE SNAPPER BAKED WITH A GREEK DRESSING TO FILLET OR NOT TO FILLET If you were ever hesitant to cook a whole snapper then you must try this method. The snapper is so moist! I love eating fish and luckily enough the rest of the family appreciates all its benefits too. Wrapping fresh snapper and…