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14 Μαρτίου, 2014

How to spend an unforgettable week at Meteora.

14 Μαρτίου, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Planning Your Trip, Things to do, Things to See, Top Reads

Meteora is not a place that can be fully explored in one day. Learn how you can enjoy a full week at Meteora with this comprehensive guide! Day 1 A visit to all the monasteries in one day is next to impossible. The monasteries are generally open to all visitors from 9 am till 1

12 Μαρτίου, 2014

Recipe of the Week: Cabbage Dolmades

12 Μαρτίου, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Recipes

The wine and the tsipouro, a necessary aperitif of the local foods, have great effects over the last years even outside the borders of the country. This week we bring you the cabbage dolmades recipe, as it is made by the locals. Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours Total Time: 2 hours 35

11 Μαρτίου, 2014

The 3rd Macedonian war and the fall of Aiginion (168 BC)

11 Μαρτίου, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Historical

For those who do not know Aiginion was the name of Kalambaka town during the ancient period. The town of Kalambaka being thousands of years old had its own fair share in the long history of Greece. In the following article, we will try to tell the story behind the sacking of Aiginion by the

4 Μαρτίου, 2014

Recipe of the Week: Bean Soup

4 Μαρτίου, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Recipes

The gastronomy of the region is part of its tradition. The locals’ way of life, work and their habits are all reflected on their trade mark. This week we bring you the bean soup recipe, as it is made by the locals. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 10

27 Φεβρουαρίου, 2014

Recipe of the Week: Beetroot Salad with Katiki Cheese from Domokos

27 Φεβρουαρίου, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Recipes

At the taverns of the region, one can enjoy the local cuisine. Namely, the pies with the uncountable thin layers of pastry which women uniquely spread, to milkcheese and tsalafouti and the tasteful food cooked in casserole from clay over the fire. This week we bring you the beetroot salad with katiki cheese from Domokos,

18 Φεβρουαρίου, 2014

Recipe of the week: Grilled Trout

18 Φεβρουαρίου, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Recipes

The gastronomy of the region is part of its tradition. The locals’ way of life, work and their habits are all reflected on their trademark. This week we bring you the grilled trout recipe, as it is made by the locals. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Yield: 4