Greek Bean Soup -- Opa!

Greek Bean Soup -- with some carrot and plenty of olive oil -- is both a staple and favorite‎, especially during Lent. Equally as good at room temperature with some fresh or toasted bread -- Opa! 

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Chick Pea Soup!

"Revithia" (Chick Pea Soup) is a Greek staple and favorite, especially during Lenten Season. Let them rise overnight and cook with onion, salt to taste and oregano. Add olive oil then or when served, along with lemon to taste. Really quite nice and nutritionally fab as well!

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Just another Monday at our local Θεσσαλονίκη outdoor market!

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Amazing Food & Wine show in Thessaloniki!

DETROP 2016 on Thessaloniki Trad‎e Fair grounds served up a myriad of fab offerings including; Kavourma, Zakynthos cheese, handmade pickled vegetables, and, of course, ouzo from Lesvos -- not to mention a chance to taste wines from all over Greece, including some surprisingly tasty whites from Arnea (Domaine Claudia Papagianni) and Athitos  (Afitaion Yaia) in Chalkidhiki.

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Some people do not have food to eat!

The "Community Kitchen" in Athens announced free concert this evening with big names -- for those who can't afford such and for others to donate food and medicines!

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For Souvlaki par excellence: Miltiadis Restaurant in Aghios Prothromos, Halkidhikis!

That's where everyone heads on a Saturday/Sunday afternoon for a‎ leisurely drive/lunch, just a few miles from Thessaloniki -- but you need to get there by 1:30 pm to avoid being X-ed out. It's a tradition!  

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Koulouria Thessalonikis -- Double OPA!

These thin sesame bread rings -- originating in Thessaloniki and costing 1/2 EU each -- could be my downfall‎. Come in both chewy, crunchy and whole wheat versions, and are  readily available on the street or in your favorite bakery! 

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