Melomakarona and Tradition
Greece, my country, is one but here traditions are plenty. When it comes to cooking and pastries, there are even more depending on the region and how the traditions evolved throughout time. All over the country one can find tons of different recipes for melomakarona (one of the most popular Greek Christmas pastry) or desserts …
Hunger During WWII
It seems like a true contrast to talk about food in the occupation of 1940. However, this period is particularly indicative of where man can reach, to what level of misery, in order to look for his food anywhere, in order to survive. The tragic conditions of the war hindered not only the development and …
Inviting guests over
From the beginning of this article, I would like to point out that when having people over at your house, whatever the case is, the way you will welcome them as well as the atmosphere you create, plays a major role in to how the night will evolve. Even the slightest failure or mistake concerning …