45 Greek wine-growers presented their products today in Montreal. The event joined distinguished professionals of wine production, including wine tasters and Quebec-based journalists specialized in wine subjects…..source GreekReporter
1 pound squid
300 g of hard cheese, coarsely with a fork
1 red peppers
Half a green pepper
2 tbsp fresh marjoram , oregano, or Thyme
Marinade
Half a cup oil
1-2 dust. Garlic from the press
A little marjoram or oregano or thyme
Pepper
Sundried tomato
Clean and wash the squid and remove the tentacles, drain it well and put in a bowl and pour the marinade over it, and leave in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 220 C and prepare the filling. Mix in a bowl, feta, peppers, tentacle, pepper and a little oil from the marinade, the sun-dried tomatoes and a hot pepper (optional).
Fill with a small spoon the squid inside and close it with a toothpick.
Put them on a greased baking pan and turn the oven temperature to the grill and cook 6-7 minutes from each side.
Serve hot with lemon,the sauce is delicious!
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Greek Eastern is the biggest celebration in the Orthodox religion and will be this year on the 15 th of April,one week later then the Catholic eastern because of the Julian calendar (while the Western world uses the Gregorian calendar). On Holy Thursday the bright dyed red eggs that are symbolic of Easter in Greece are prepared. Tradition says that the Virgin Mother, Mary, dyed eggs this color to celebrated the Resurrection of Christ and to celebrate life. Every Greek family prepares these eggs as part of the Easter Sunday Table.
On Friday the 13 th there are the prosessions of the Epitaphios in the evening, my favourite is the one of the Agios Fanouris church in the medieval city of Rhodes and like every year we will be with the family of “Mama Sofia’s Restaurant” and their guests,as the prosession pass outside from their place.
The procession starts after the evening service with the priests preceding, then the Scouts or young men(it’s a special honour to carry the Epitaphios ) carrying the litter of Christ and then the choir, singing hymns.The procession moves around its parish boundaries and ends up at the church again.
Holy Saturday people will attend the church at 11 p.m. with large white candles or small wind proof lighters as by midnight the church bells are ringing and the priests announce Christos Anesti!(Christ is Risen!) Fireworks are set off, in some areas gunshots are fired or as on Symi island in some areas Dynamite and each person in the crowd answers with the responses of Alithós Anésti (Truly He is risen) and the flame is given from inside the church to the people outside ,one by one till everybody has lighten his candle.
The burning candles are carried in each home and burn through the night to symbolize the Light returned to the world. By returning to the house a cross will be marked just outside on the top of the entrance door with the smoke of the burning candle (and it will remain,that’s why you will see the black cross all year around) and the celebrations continue with the cracking of eggs . Each person takes an egg and challengers attempt to crack each others’ eggs. The breaking of the eggs is meant to symbolize Christ breaking from the Tomb. The person whose egg lasts the longest is assured good luck for the rest of the year.
On Easter Sunday families and friends meet up for the Easter Day roasting of lamb outside on a spit and a big celebration party with food, wine, music and dancing all day long.
Kalo Paska! Happy Easter.
Last week, Greece announced it was taking measures to mitigate visa issuance for tourists from non-EU member countries, including Russia. Greek diplomatic and consular services have been ordered to prepare visa papers within a period of two days.
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Iremia Villa
Beachfront house on Gennadi Beach, one of the most magnific shores with the cleanest waters of the Agean Sea. In Private gated complex comprising 3 double bedrooms and two double beds on a traditional wooden loft gives the capacity up to 10 people ,perfect for 2 family’s or a couple of friends . 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining Room, fully fitted kitchen,one overlooking sea balcony, one overlooking garden balcony with lemon trees are suitable for a romantic get away .A large garden, safe for children to play with a covered build in barbeque. Air-condition in the first floor and loft, fan in the ground floor bedrooms. A place for relaxation and tranquility. Local Village 10 minutes walk away.
I honestly admit,i can’t cook but i love good food and i think Greece has the best food and dishes except the Italians in Europe(sorry France).With the kindly permission of Peter Minaki from http://kalofagas.ca i would like to share some of the recipes from his website.Kali Orexsi!!!
Grilled Trout With Yellow Beans, Red Wine Vinegar & Grape Shoots(serves 4)2 large whole rainbow trout, scaled and gutted1 lb. yellow beans, ends trimmed and rinsed2-3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil1 medium red onion, thinly sliced2 cloves of garlic, minced1/4 red wine vinegar wine vinegarsalt and pepper2 Tbsp. grape vine shoots (or use chiffonade of jarred grape leaves)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleyOil/lemon Dressing for fish1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 tsp. Dijon mustardjuice of 1/2 lemon2 Tbsp. thinly sliced scallions1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley1 tsp. dried thyme or oreganosalt and pepper to taste
| Grilled Trout With Yellow Beans, Red Wine Vinegar & Grape Shoots
source: http://www.kalofagas.ca/2012/03/03/grilled-trout-beans/ |
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