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May's Recipe:
Pork Skewers with Yogurt and Tomato Sauce

Souvlakia me giaourti ke saltsa domatas


Ingredients:
  • 2 1/4 lb (1 kg) boneless pork, cubed
  • pinch of dried oregano
  • pepper
  • olive oil, for brushing
  • 8 Pita breads for souvlaki (p. 514)
  • 5 tablespoons (70 g/2 3/4 oz) butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups (350 ml/12 fl oz) beef stock
  • 2 1/4 cups (500 ml/18 fl oz) strained plain or thick Greek yogurt

For Tomato Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons (40 g/1 1/2 oz) butter
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups (350 ml/12 fl oz) pureed fresh tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • pepper

  • Preparation:

    Thread the cubes of pork onto 8 wooden skewers, put them on a platter, sprinkle with oregano, season with pepper, and brush with olive oil. Cover and leave in the refrigerator until required. To make the sauce, melt the butter in a pan. Add the garlic and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, sugar, and cayenne, season with pepper, and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until thickened.

    Remove from the heat and let cool, then chill in the refrigerator. An hour before serving, preheat the broiler (grill) or light the barbecue. Brush both sides of the pita breads with the melted butter and broil (grill) them for a couple of minutes under the broiler, or grill over charcoal. Keep warm.

    Cook the kabobs (kebabs) under the broiler or grill over charcoal for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through, brushing with oil and turning frequently. Meanwhile, heat the beef stock and the tomato sauce in separate pans.

    Cut the pita breads into pieces and divide among individual soup plates. Spoon 5-6 tablespoons hot beef stock into each plate and spread 2-3 tablespoons yogurt on top. Slide the meat off 2 skewers onto each plate and spoon 3-4 tablespoons tomato sauce over the meat. Sprinkle with pepper and cayenne. Serve immediately.

    Serves 4

    Preparation time 30 minutes
    Cooking time 30 minutes

     

    Vefa's Kitchen, Vefa Alexiadou (in English)Excerpts and Photography from: Vefa's Kitchen, Vefa Alexiadou (in English)
     
     May's Article
     Foods of Sporades: Part 2 Almonds a la Sporades


    Almonds a la Sporades

    In the same way that the chestnut tree spread from Asia Minor to Thessaly and thence to the Sporades Islands, the almond tree (Prunus dul-cis) likewise found its way to these small, rocky islands where it quickly put down roots thanks to its ability to survive on very little water.

    Prior to the commercial cultivation of the almond tree, consumption of the seeds of the wild variety, which contain prussic acid, may well have caused unfortunate side-effects. Since about 500 B.C., however, sweet almonds, amygdale, have been a familiar ingredient in desserts, combined with eggs and walnuts, for instance.

    Almonds, like pistachios, are classified as stone fruits. The part used in baking or in candies is the white inner seed, with its brown hull removed, and is found inside the stone enclosed by the green fleshy fruit case. The Sporades Islands, despite their limited agricultural possibilities, have developed almond cultivation to a level not seen on any other group of Greek islands.

    On Skopelos alone, which is also famous for its plums, 16.5 US tons (15 tonnes) of almonds are harvested each year. The women of the Sporades make an almond cream from peeled almonds by grating them while still warm and mixing them quickly with sugar and water. This cream is served by the spoonful. Grated white almonds, lots of superfine sugar, lightly beaten egg white and flower essence are the ingredients which go to make khamalid, a marzipan-type delicacy, which is usually served at weddings and on name days.

    The mixture is shaped into an appropriate form for the occasion, baked in the oven and finally dusted with confectioners' sugar. Roxedes is prepared in a similar way to khamalid, but using coarse sugar instead and not baked, which means it does not keep as well. Almond milk, amigdalozoumi, is a popular drink during Lent and at funerals. This is made by simmering peeled, ground almonds in boiling water and then straining the liquid through a cloth.

    Inside the green case of unripe almonds. The white kernel is still soft. Once ripe, the flesh becomes dry and the hardened kernel protects the seed, which is the actual almond.
    Countless almonds are cracked open to make the almond snacks and desserts.

     

    KOURABIEDES Almond cookies

    1 1/2 cups/200 g whole almonds, peeled
    2 cups/ 450 g soft butter
    7/8 cup/200 g sugar
    3 egg yolks
    4 tbsp brandy
    Seeds from 1 vanilla pod
    8 1/2 cups/900 g all-purpose flour
    2 tsp baking powder
    4 tbsp rose water
    Confectioners' sugar

    Directions

    Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Lay the almonds on a baking sheet and roast in the oven, before chopping them up finely. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl, then add the egg yolks, brandy, and vanilla seeds in that order. Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl, add the almonds and mix together well. Sprinkle your work surface with flour and tip the mixture out onto it, kneading it into a smooth dough. Roll this out until it is just under 1/2 inch/1 cm thick. Using the rim of a glass, cut out small semicircles and arrange them on greased baking sheets. Bake in a preheated oven for about 20 minutes. Leave to cool on a cooling rack, sprinkle with rose water and dust with confectioners' sugar.

     
    Ancient Greek Wisdom

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    Bathi Beloudino Skotadi, by Evaggelia Efstathiou, In Greek
    Dyo fores Athoa, by Elena Xouzouri, In Greek

    Dyo fores Athoa, by Elena Xouzouri, In Greek
     Pali Horisa, by Katerina Ploumidaki, In Greek

    Pali Horisa, by Katerina Ploumidaki, In Greek
    Eftihia Edo I Ligo Pio Pera, by Thaleia Kounouni, In Greek

    Eftihia Edo I Ligo Pio Pera, by Thaleia Kounouni, In Greek
    Zoniana Gold, by Paraskevas Akamatis, In Greek

    Zoniana Gold, by Paraskevas Akamatis, In Greek
    I Istoria enos Stratioti (1918-1922), by Christo Karagiannis and Filipos Drakontiadis, In Greek

    I Istoria enos Stratioti (1918-1922), by Christo Karagiannis and Filipos Drakontiadis, In Greek
    I Nea Elliniki Kouzina se 88 Sintahes (New Greek Cuisine 88 recipes), by Vasilis Kallidis, In Greek

    I Nea Elliniki Kouzina se 88 Sintahes (New Greek Cuisine 88 recipes), by Vasilis Kallidis, In Greek
    64 Edodima, by Dimitris Skarmoutsos, In Greek

    64 Edodima, by Dimitris Skarmoutsos, In Greek
    Isterografo Zois, by Eleni Tsamadou, In Greek

    Isterografo Zois, by Eleni Tsamadou, In Greek
    Oi Treis Foties, by Anna Galanou, In Greek

    Oi Treis Foties, by Anna Galanou, In Greek
    The Acropolis: Through its Museum, by Panos Valavanis, In English

    The Acropolis: Through its Museum, by Panos Valavanis, In English
    The Acropolis: Through its Museum, by Panos Valavanis, In Greek

    The Acropolis: Through its Museum, by Panos Valavanis, In Greek
    The Aegean World: A Companion Guide to the Cycladic, Minoan, and Mycenaean Collections, by Yannis Ga

    The Aegean World: A Companion Guide to the Cycladic, Minoan, and Mycenaean Collections, by Yannis Ga
     Manos Hadjidakis For Bouzouki, Vol. 1 Sheet Music Collection

    Manos Hadjidakis For Bouzouki, Vol. 1 Sheet Music Collection
    Oi Epta Ouranoi tis Eftihias, by Thodoris Papatheodorou, in Greek

    Omorfa Plasmata (Beautiful Creatures) by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stone, In Greek
    Oi Epta Ouranoi tis Eftihias, by Thodoris Papatheodorou, in Greek

    Omorfo Skotadi (Beautiful Darkness) by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stone, In Greek
    Oi Epta Ouranoi tis Eftihias, by Thodoris Papatheodorou, in Greek

    Omorfo Haos (Beautiful Chaos) by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stone, In Greek
    Oi Epta Ouranoi tis Eftihias, by Thodoris Papatheodorou, in Greek

    Skoteina Oneira (Beautiful Redemption) by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stone, In Greek
    Omorfa Plasmata (Beautiful Creatures), by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl, In Greek

    Omorfa Plasmata (Beautiful Creatures), by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl, In Greek
    50 Shades of Grey Book Series, by E.L. James, In Greek (Set of 3, Save 10%)

    50 Shades of Grey Book Series, by E.L. James, In Greek (Set of 3, Save 10%)
    Peninta Apohroseis tou Gri (50 shades of Grey), by E. L. James, In Greek

    Peninta Apohroseis tou Gri (50 shades of Grey), by E. L. James, In Greek
    Peninta pio Skoteines Apohroseis tou Gkri (50 Shades of Grey Book 2) by E. L. James, In Greek

    Peninta pio Skoteines Apohroseis tou Gkri (50 Shades of Grey Book 2) by E. L. James, In Greek
    50 Shades of Grey - Freed (Apeleftherosi) (50 Shades of Grey Book 3), by E.L. James, In Greek

    50 Shades of Grey - Freed (Apeleftherosi) (50 Shades of Grey Book 3), by E.L. James, In Greek
    I Nea Kouzina, by Vefa and Alexia Alexiadou, In Greek

    I Nea Kouzina, by Vefa and Alexia Alexiadou, In Greek
    Ta Mystika Archeia tou Kissinger, by Mihalis Ignatiou and Costas Venizelos, In Greek

    Ta Mystika Archeia tou Kissinger, by Mihalis Ignatiou and Costas Venizelos, In Greek
    Peninta Hronia apo ta Septembriana, Constantinoupoli: Prin-Tote-Meta, By Erini and Kaiti Sarioglou

    Peninta Hronia apo ta Septembriana, Constantinoupoli: Prin-Tote-Meta, By Erini and Kaiti Sarioglou
    Zoi apo tin Arhi, by Maria Tzirita, In Greek

    Zoi apo tin Arhi, by Maria Tzirita, In Greek
     Gialinos Hronos, by Pashalia Travloy, In Greek

    Gialinos Hronos, by Pashalia Travloy, In Greek
    Afti einai I kouzina mou, by Vaggelis Driskas, In Greek

    Afti einai I kouzina mou, by Vaggelis Driskas, In Greek
    Kores tis Avgis, by Penny Papadaki, In Greek

    Kores tis Avgis, by Penny Papadaki, In Greek
    Bella Karpathos, by Nikos Zavolas, In Greek

    Bella Karpathos, by Nikos Zavolas, In Greek
    To Aggigma tou Mida (Midas Touch), by Anne Zouroudi, In Greek

    To Aggigma tou Mida (Midas Touch), by Anne Zouroudi, In Greek
    Anaggelis Eglimatos (The Messenger of Athens), By Anne Zouroudi, In Greek

    Anaggelis Eglimatos (The Messenger of Athens), By Anne Zouroudi, In Greek
    O kataskopos, John Kyriakou, In Greek

    O kataskopos, John Kyriakou, In Greek
    Sth skia ths klepsudras, by Zwh Xrusan8ou, In Greek

    Sth skia ths klepsudras, by Zwh Xrusan8ou, In Greek
    Mysthrio pragma o erwtas, by Valaka Mhtsh, In Greek

    Mysthrio pragma o erwtas, by Valaka Mhtsh, In Greek
    Dio Fores Ksenos (Twice a Stranger), by Bruce Clark, In Greek

    Dio Fores Ksenos (Twice a Stranger), by Bruce Clark, In Greek
    I Horeftria tou Diavolou, by Stefanos Dandalos, In Greek

    I Horeftria tou Diavolou, by Stefanos Dandalos, In Greek
    Istoriki Diadromi stin Ellada 1828-2011, by Spiros Fotakis, In Greek

    Istoriki Diadromi stin Ellada 1828-2011, by Spiros Fotakis, In Greek
    The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien (in Greek)

    The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien (in Greek)
     Katedafizometha, by Dido Sotiriou, In Greek

    Katedafizometha, by Dido Sotiriou, In Greek
    The Westering Orient, Thessaloniki 1870-1912 The Formative Years, In Greek and English (Bilingual)

    The Westering Orient, Thessaloniki 1870-1912 The Formative Years, In Greek and English (Bilingual)
    Entyposeis apo ton Polemo tou 1912-13, Macedonia -Epirus, by Thaleia Flora-Karavia, In Greek

    Entyposeis apo ton Polemo tou 1912-13, Macedonia -Epirus, by Thaleia Flora-Karavia, In Greek
    Sintages me Istoria, by Marika Mitsotaki, In Greek

    Sintages me Istoria, by Marika Mitsotaki, In Greek
     Stainless Steel Jewelry
    Stainless Steel Greek Cross (19 mm x 31.7 mm)

    Stainless Steel Bracelet - Sandblasted Greek Key Motif Links
    Stainless Steel Greek Cross (19 mm x 31.7 mm)

    Rubber and Stainless Steel Bracelet - Greek Key Motif Cut Out
    Stainless Steel Greek Cross (19 mm x 31.7 mm)

    Rubber and Stainless Steel Bracelet - Greek Key Motif Cut Out
    Stainless Steel Greek Cross (19 mm x 31.7 mm)

    Rubber and Stainless Steel Wristband - Greek Key Motif
    Stainless Steel Greek Cross (19 mm x 31.7 mm)

    Rubber and Stainless Steel Bracelet with Accordion Hinge Opening - Greek Key Motif
    Stainless Steel Greek Cross (19 mm x 31.7 mm)

    Rubber and Stainless Steel Bracelet with Accordion Hinge Opening - Greek Key Motif (3 Color Options)
    Stainless Steel Greek Cross (19 mm x 31.7 mm)

    Rubber and Stainless Steel Bracelet - Greek Key Motif Cut Out
    Stainless Steel Greek Cross (19 mm x 31.7 mm)

    Stainless Steel Bracelet - Greek Key Motif Links
    Large Gold Plated Greek Cross

    Gold plated Stainless Steel Greek Cross (19 mm x 31.7 mm)
    Stainless Steel Greek Cross Large (31.7 mm x 44.4 mm)

    Stainless Steel Greek Cross Large (31.7 mm x 44.4 mm)
     Traditional Greek Costumes
    Amalia Costume for Girls Sizes 2-6 Style 643093*

    Amalia Costume for Girls Sizes 2-6 Style 643093*
    Aegean Islands Girl Costume for ages 6-14 Style 643123*

    Aegean Islands Girl Costume for ages 6-14 Style 643123*
    Crete Costume for Girls Size 6-12 Style 643113*

    Crete Costume for Girls Size 6-12 Style 643113*
    Embonas Rhodes Island Costume for Girls Size 6-14 Style 643111*

    Embonas Rhodes Island Costume for Girls Size 6-14 Style 643111*
    Epirus Costume for Girls Size 8-16 Style 643119*

    Epirus Costume for Girls Size 8-16 Style 643119*
    Arahova Roumeli Men's Greek Costume 642121

    Arahova Roumeli Men's Greek Costume 642121
    Armatolos Kleftoyria Men's Greek Costume 642125

    Armatolos Kleftoyria Men's Greek Costume 642125
    Cyprus Costume for Men Style 642129*

    Cyprus Costume for Men Style 642129*
    Corfu Purple Costume for Women Style 641219*

    Corfu Purple Costume for Women Style 641219*
    Corfu Green Costume for Women Style 641217*

    Corfu Green Costume for Women Style 641217*
    Cyprus Costume for Women Style 641221*

    Cyprus Costume for Women Style 641221*
    Ebonas Rhodes Island Costume for Women Style 641211*

    Ebonas Rhodes Island Costume for Women Style 641211*
    Amfiklia Costume for Women Style 641223

    Amfiklia Costume for Women Style 641223
    Epirus Black Vest Costume for Women Style 641031*

    Epirus Black Vest Costume for Women Style 641031*
    Epirus Embroidered Costume for Women Style 641093*

    Epirus Embroidered Costume for Women Style 641093*
    Traditional Hand-Crafted Red Leather Tsarouchia Shoes w/ Rubber Sole for Greek Costume

    Traditional Hand-Crafted Red Leather Tsarouchia Shoes w/ Rubber Sole for Greek Costume
    Traditional Hand-Crafted Black Leather Tsarouchia Shoes w/ Rubber Sole for Greek Costume

    Traditional Hand-Crafted Black Leather Tsarouchia Shoes w/ Rubber Sole for Greek Costume
    Traditional Tsarouchia Greek Costume Shoe Covers (Red)

    Traditional Tsarouchia Greek Costume Shoe Covers (Red)
    Traditional Tsarouchia Greek Costume Shoe Covers (Black)

    Traditional Tsarouchia Greek Costume Shoe Covers (Black)
     
     Costume Jewelry        
    Mati Evil Eye and Cross Necklace 101569 (Color Options)

    Mati Evil Eye and Cross Necklace 101569 (Color Options)
    Indian Rubber Bracelet w/ Greek Key ME_110270

    Indian Rubber Bracelet w/ Greek Key ME_110270
    Heart Shaped Gold Colored Evil Eye Bracelet w/ Rhinestones (Color Options)

    Heart Shaped Gold Colored Evil Eye Bracelet w/ Rhinestones (Color Options)
    Diamond Shaped Gold Colored Evil Eye Bracelet w/ Rhinestones (Color Options)

    Diamond Shaped Gold Colored Evil Eye Bracelet w/ Rhinestones (Color Options)
    Children's Mati Blue Evil Eye Bracelet with Color Options

    Children's Mati Blue Evil Eye Bracelet with Color Options
    Stainless Steel Bracelet - Large Greek Key Motif Style B290

    Stainless Steel Bracelet - Large Greek Key Motif Style B290
    Stainless Steel Cuff Bracelet - Greek Key Motif with Colored Enamel detail Detail (24mm)

    Signature Greek Yiayia "Grandmother" Necklace with Chain
    Signature Greek Koukla

    Signature Greek Koukla "Doll" Necklace with Chain
    Gold Plated Earrings - Swirl Motif (38mm)

    Gold Plated Earrings - Swirl Motif (38mm)
    Silver Plated Earrings - Swirl Motif (38mm)

    Silver Plated Earrings - Swirl Motif (38mm)
    Enamel Swirl Motif Pendant w/matching cord and matching earrings - Turquoise  KEN125

    Enamel Swirl Motif Pendant w/matching cord and matching earrings
     
    Aegean Wave Enamel Pendant w/matching cord and matching earrings  - Green KEN145

    Aegean Wave Enamel Pendant w/matching cord and matching earrings
    Enamel Swirl Motif Pendant w/matching cord and matching earrings - Purple KEN160

    Enamel Swirl Motif Pendant w/matching cord and matching earrings
    The Siren Collection - Necklace w/ Swirl Motif Pendant

    The Siren Collection - Necklace w/ Swirl Motif Pendant
    The Siren Collection - Necklace w/ Diamond Shaped Pendant & Greek Key Motif

    The Siren Collection - Necklace w/ Diamond Shaped Pendant & Greek Key Motif
    Stainless Steel Cuff Bracelet - Large Greek Key and Minoan Spiral Motifs Style B237

    Stainless Steel Cuff Bracelet - Large Greek Key and Minoan Spiral Motifs Style B237
    The Byzantium Collection - Diamond Shaped Necklace w/ Mosaic and Swirl Motif

    The Byzantium Collection - Diamond Shaped Necklace w/ Mosaic and Swirl Motif
    The Byzantium Collection - Circular Shaped Necklace w/ Swirl Motif

    The Byzantium Collection - Circular Shaped Necklace w/ Swirl Motif
    The Byzantium Collection - Circular Shaped Necklace w/ Greek Key Motif

    The Byzantium Collection - Circular Shaped Necklace w/ Greek Key Motif
    The Byzantium Collection - Circular Shaped Necklace w/ Phaistos Disk

    The Byzantium Collection - Circular Shaped Necklace w/ Phaistos Disk
     Greek Glass Art & Apparel
    Women's Koukla Rhinestone Racerback Long Tank

    Women's Koukla Rhinestone Racerback Long Tank
    Large Canvas Greece Shoulder Bag Style BG37 (2 Color Options)

    Large Canvas Greece Shoulder Bag Style BG37 (2 Color Options)
    Greek Key Beaded Belt (3 Color Options)

    Greek Key Beaded Belt (3 Color Options)
    Pomegranate and Evil Eye Good Luck Wall Ornament

    Pomegranate and Evil Eye Good Luck Wall Ornament
    Greek Key Column with Evil Eye and Bead Keychain

    Greek Key Column with Evil Eye and Bead Keychain
    Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Pomegranate Decoration (12cm)

    Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Pomegranate Decoration (12cm)
    Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Village House Decoration (12cm)

    Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Village House Decoration (12cm)
    Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Peace Dove Decoration (12cm)

    Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Peace Dove Decoration (12cm)
    Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Olive Leaf Wreath Decoration (12cm)

    Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Olive Leaf Wreath Decoration (12cm)
    Glass Evil Eye Decorative or Rear-view mirror ornament

    Glass Evil Eye Decorative or Rear-view mirror ornament
    Blue Glass Evil Eye Star Magnet (27mm)

    Blue Glass Evil Eye Star Magnet (27mm)
    Blue Glass Evil Eye Heart Magnet (36mm)

    Blue Glass Evil Eye Heart Magnet (36mm)
    Evil Eye Minoan Dolphin Magnet (4in)

    Evil Eye Minoan Dolphin Magnet (4in)
    Evil Eye Medallion and beaded blue glass eyes Good Luck Wall Ornament

    Evil Eye Medallion and beaded blue glass eyes Good Luck Wall Ornament
    Good Luck Charm Keychain with teardrop blue glass evil eye, horse shoe and anchor charms
    Good Luck Charm Keychain with teardrop blue glass evil eye, horse shoe and anchor charms
    Gook Luck Charm Decorative Ornament - Large Mati Evil Eye 121658

    Gook Luck Charm Decorative Ornament - Large Mati Evil Eye 121658
    Greek Custom Name Gook Luck Keychain - Large Mati Evil Eye MP040

    Greek Custom Name Gook Luck Keychain - Large Mati Evil Eye MP040
    Gook Luck Charm Keychain w/ Blue Glass Evil Eye GO84

    Gook Luck Charm Keychain w/ Blue Glass Evil Eye GO84
    Reversable Religious Keychain w/ Christon (Jesus) and Virgin Mary (30mm)

    Reversable Religious Keychain w/ Christon (Jesus) and Virgin Mary (30mm)
    Sparta Shield Keychain w/ Greek Key Motif 37mm

    Sparta Shield Keychain w/ Greek Key Motif 37mm
    Children's Apparel and Toys
    Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Tablet in Greek Language Age 3+

    Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Tablet in Greek Language Age 3+
    59 Magnetic Lower Case Greek Letters w/ Wooden Case 3+, By Desyllas Games

    59 Magnetic Lower Case Greek Letters w/ Wooden Case 3+, By Desyllas Games
    Gramma Gramma – Greek Word Board Game, by Desyllas Games, Ages 7-11, In Greek

    Gramma Gramma – Greek Word Board Game, by Desyllas Games, Ages 7-11, In Greek
    Cosmopoly – Greek Cities Board Game, by Desyllas Games, Ages 12+, In Greek

    Cosmopoly – Greek Cities Board Game, by Desyllas Games, Ages 12+, In Greek
    Kyvolekso, Greek Word Game, By Desyllas Toys, In Greek

    Kyvolekso, Greek Word Game, By Desyllas Toys, In Greek
     Ancient Greece I Love Greece Parthenon Sweatshirt Style D647

    Ancient Greece I Love Greece Parthenon Sweatshirt Style D647
     I Love Greece Sweatshirt Style D649

    I Love Greece Sweatshirt Style D649
    Ancient Greece Spartan Warrior Children's Sweatshirt Style D34

    Ancient Greece Spartan Warrior Children's Sweatshirt Style D34
    Ancient Greece Spartan Molon Labe Sweatshirt Style D129

    Ancient Greece Spartan Molon Labe Sweatshirt Style D129
    Ancient Greece Alphabet Sweatshirt Style D120

    Ancient Greece Alphabet Sweatshirt Style D120
    Ancient Greece Pericles Sweatshirt Style D53

    Ancient Greece Pericles Sweatshirt Style D53
    Greek Islands Landscape Children's Tshirt Style D430

    Greek Islands Landscape Children's Tshirt Style D430
    Greek Islands Landscape Children's Tshirt Style D429

    Greek Islands Landscape Children's Tshirt Style D429
     Greek Islands Landscape Children's Sweatshirt Style D48

    Greek Islands Landscape Children's Sweatshirt Style D48
    Greek Islands Landscape Children's Tshirt Style D431

    Greek Islands Landscape Children's Tshirt Style D431
     Beauty Care & Greek Food
     
    Mastihashop Loukoumia w/ Rose Petal (12 oz.)

    Mastihashop Loukoumia w/ Rose Petal (12 oz.)
    My Yiayia's Fig Spoon Sweets 16oz.

     
    My Yiayia's Fig Spoon Sweets 16oz.
    My Yiayia

     
    My Yiayia's Bitter Orange Spoon Sweets 16oz
    Onassis Traditional Peas in Vegetable Oil - Arakas - 280gr

    Onassis Traditional Peas in Vegetable Oil - Arakas - 280gr
    Mastihashop Toothpaste with Chios Mastiha 80 ml

    Mastihashop Toothpaste with Chios Mastiha 80 ml
    Mastihashop Shower Gel w/ Mastiha Oil and Aloe (8.45oz)

    Mastihashop Shower Gel w/ Mastiha Oil and Aloe (8.45oz)
     Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Pendant w/ turquise glass and Evil Eye (12mm)

    Tact Pure Olive Oil Liquid Soap with Cotton Flower (8.45oz)
    Old Fashion Greek Candy - MEZ Mint Pastilles

    Old Fashion Greek Candy - MEZ Mint Pastilles
     Kolionasios Authentic Greek Baklava

     
    Kolionasios Authentic Greek Baklava "Gianniotiko" style, box of 15, 600g
    Kolionasios Authentic Greek Baklava

     
    Kolionasios Authentic Greek Baklava "Gianniotiko" style, box of 6, 240g
    Stainless Steel Classic Olive Oil Dispenser 1/2 Liter Capacity

    Stainless Steel Classic Olive Oil Dispenser 1/2 Liter Capacity
    Greek Mountain Tea Net Wt. 40 gr.

     Greek Mountain Tea Net Wt. 40 gr.
    Arosis Organic Greek Giant Beans from Small Family Farms (400g)

    Arosis Organic Greek Giant Beans from Small Family Farms (400g)
    Arosis Greek Lentils from Kastoria (500g)

     
    Arosis Greek Lentils from Kastoria (500g)
     
    New Arrivals for Greek Sports Fans
     AEK Athens Adjustable Baseball Cap

    AEK Athens Adjustable Baseball Cap
    Olympiakos (OSFP) Adjustable Baseball Cap

    Olympiakos (OSFP) Adjustable Baseball Cap
    Panathinaikos (PAO) Adjustable Baseball Cap

    Panathinaikos (PAO) Adjustable Baseball Cap
    Greek Time - Parthenon West View Wall Clock

    Greek Time - Parthenon West View Wall Clock
    Greek Time - Parthenon South View Wall Clock

    Greek Time - Parthenon South View Wall Clock
    Greek Time - Greek Flag Wall Clock

    Greek Time - Greek Flag Wall Clock
    A.E.K. Greek Sports Team Worrybeads on Metal Chain

    A.E.K. Greek Sports Team Worrybeads on Metal Chain
    Olympiakos Greek Sports Team Worrybeads on Metal Chain

    Olympiakos Greek Sports Team Worrybeads on Metal Chain
    P.A.O. ( Panathinaikos ) Greek Sports Team Worrybeads on Metal Chain

    P.A.O. ( Panathinaikos ) Greek Sports Team Worrybeads on Metal Chain
    A.E.K. Greek Sports Team Wristband

    A.E.K. Greek Sports Team Wristband
    Olympiakos Greek Sports Team Wristband

    Olympiakos Greek Sports Team Wristband
    P.A.O. ( Panathinaikos ) Greek Sports Team Wristband

    P.A.O. ( Panathinaikos ) Greek Sports Team Wristband
    Greek Flag Wristband

    Greek Flag Wristband
    Greek Time - AEK Wall Clock

    Greek Time - AEK Wall Clock
    Greek Time - Panathinaikos Wall Clock

    Greek Time - Panathinaikos Wall Clock
     Vintage Greek City Photo & Advertisement Posters
    This month we are adding posters from your favorite regions.
    To pre-order any posters from these particular regions please contact us.

    Aegean Islands Region - Lemnos
    Crete Region - Chania
    Crete Region - Herakleion
    Cyclades Island Region - Amorgos
    Cyclades Island Region - Andros
    Cyclades Island Region - Ios
    Cyclades Island Region - Keaa
    Cyclades Island Region - Kimolos
    Cyclades Island Region - Kithnos
    Cyclades Island Region - Meloss
    Cyclades Island Region - Mykonos
    Cyclades Island Region - Naxos
    Cyclades Island Region - Paros
    Cyclades Island Region - Santorini
    Cyclades Island Region - Siphnos
    Cyclades Island Region - Siross

    NEW!   Cyclades Island Region - Tinos

    Dodecanese Region - Kalimnos
    Dodecanese Region - Kos
    Dodecanese Region - Patmos
    Dodecanese Region - Rhodes
    Dodecanese Region - Symi
    NEW!   Greece Mainland - Aitoloakarnania
    NEW!   Greece Mainland - Aitoloakarnania Mesologgi
    NEW!   Greece Mainland - Evritania Karpenisi
    NEW!   Greece Mainland - Fthiotida
    NEW!   Greece Mainland - Fthiotida Lamia
    Greece Mainland - Karditsa
    Greece Mainland - Magnesia, Volos, Pelion
    Greece Mainland - Voiotia
    Ionian Islands Region - Kefalonia - Argostoli
    Ionian Islands Region - Kefalonia
     Featured Destination
    Islands of the North Aegean (Part 2)

     
    Samothrace

    GEOGRAPHY

    Samothrace is located in the northeast Aegean, opposite Alexandroupolis, from which it is just 29 nautical miles distant. It belongs to the Prefecture of Evros and covers an area of 178 sq. km., has 58 km. of coastline and a population of 2,871. There is a local boat service from Alexandroupolis and, once a week, a connection with Kavala and Lemnos.

    A mountainous island (highest peak Fengari, 1448 m. a.s.l.) with dense vegetation cover and numerous monuments, it is still relatively untouched by tourism and may be recommended for quiet holidays. In addition to its capital, Samothrace, there are other villages on the island: Kamariotissa, Palaiopolis, Xiropotamos, Therma, Profitis Ilias and Lakoma.

    HISTORY

    Samothrace was first inhabited in the Neolithic era. In around 1000 BC Thracian colonizers came here, intermarrying with the indigenous population. The island's present capital, Samothrace (Chora), is located on its west coast. A traditional town, it is dominated by the massive medieval castle. At Palaiopolis, on the north side of the island, there are traces of the ancient city, built in around 700 BC close to the sanctuary of the Cabeiroi (Great gods). The sanctuary, which attained its zenith in Hellenistic times, was never totally destroyed and has been excavated by the American School of Classical Studies.

    Various sections of the Cyclopean wall, palace (6th century BC edifice), theatre, propylon and the foundations of diverse buildings of the sanctuary (temples, "ex votos", votive of Philip II and Alexander IV etc.) have been revealed. One may also visit the ancient cemetery (7th century BC-2nd century AD) and remnants of
    medieval towers (15th century) nearby.

    Among the diverse finds displayed in its small Archaeological Museum is a plaster cast of the famous statue of the Winged Victory, discovered at Palaiopoli and nowadays housed in the Louvre, Paris. At Therma (13 km. from the harbour), where there is a therapeutic spring, one may enjoy the unique vista of the coast opposite, as well as the islands of Thasos and Lemnos. There are excursions by local boats to the southern shores (Ammos) of Samothrace with their dense vegetation, streams and brooks. There is little provision for tourists (just one hotel and a few rooms to let) and a very rudimentary network of roads.



     

     
    May 2013 Greek Orthodox Calendar

     
    Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
          1
    Holy Wednesday

    Prophet Jeremias 

    New Martyr Maria of Mirabella
    2
    Holy Thursday

    Relics of Athanasius

    Hesperos & Zoe the Righteous 
    3
    Holy Friday 

    Martyrs Timothy & Maura

    Peter the Wonderworker
    4
    Holy Saturday

    Martyr Pelagia

    Hilarion the Wonderworker

    5
    Great and Holy Pascha

    Great Martyr Irene

    Martyrs Neophytus, Gaius and Gianus
     
    6
    Fast Free

    Renewal Monday

    George the Great Martyr & Triumphant
     
    7
    Fast Free

    Renewal Tuesday: The Commemoration of Saints Raphael, Nicholas, Irene, and the Other Newly-revealed Martyrs of Lesbos
    8
    Fast Free

    John the Theologian

    Arsenios the Great
    9
    Fast Free

    Renewal Thursday 

    Prophet Isaiah

    Martyr Christopher
    10
    Fast Free

    Renewal Friday: Theotokos of the Life-giving Spring

    Apostle Simon

    Laurence of Egypt
    11
    Fast Free

    Renewal Saturday

    Cyril and Methodius

    Renewal of Constantinople

    12
    Thomas Sunday


    Epiphanius, Bp. Of Cyprus


    Germanos, Abp. Of Constantinople
    13
    2nd Monday after Pascha

    Martyr Glyceria

    Sergios the Confessor
    14
    2nd Tuesday after Pascha

    Martyr Isidore

    Hieromartyr Therapontus
    15
    2nd Wednesday after Pascha

    Pachomius the Great

    Achillius, Abp. Of Larissa 
    16
    2nd Thursday after Pascha

    Theodore the Sanctified 

    Martyr Peter of Blachernae
    17
    2nd Friday after Pascha 

    Andronicus & Junia 

    Nectarius of Meteora
    18
    2nd Saturday after Pascha

    Martyrs Peter, Dionysius & Paul

    Julian the Martyr 
    19
    Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women 

    Hieromartyr Patrick of Prusa

    Memnonus the Wonderworker
    20
    3rd Monday after Pascha

    Martyr Thalleleus

    Mark the Hermit
    21
    Constantine & Helen, Equal-to-the Apostles

    Pachomios the Righteous New Martyr
    22
    3rd Wednesday after Pascha

    Hieromartyr Basiliscus

    New Martyrs Demetrius and Paul 
    23
    3rd Thursday after Pascha

    Michael, Bp. Of Synnada

    Mary the Myrrhbearer & wife of Cleopas
    24
    3rd Friday after Pascha

    Symeon the Stylite

    Saint Vincent of Lerins
    25
    Third Finding of the Precious Head of St. John the Baptist 

    Therapon the Hieromartyr, Bishop of Cyprus
    26
    Sunday of the Paralytic 
     
    Carpos and Alphaeus of the 70

    Martyr Alexander of Thessolonica
    27
    4th Monday after Pascha

    Hieromartyr Helladius

    John the Russian Confessor 





     

    28
    4th Tuesday after Pascha

    Martyr Eutychius

    Nikitas, Bishop of Chalcedon
     
    29
    4th Wednesday after Pascha - Mid-Pentecost

    Martyr Theodosia

    Virgin Martyr Theodosia of Constantinople
     
    30
    4th Thursday after Pascha

    Isaacius of Dalmatus

    Macrina, grandmother of St. Basil the Great
     
    31
    4th Friday after Pascha 

    Martyr Hermias

    Eusebius and Haralambos the Monk-martyrs
     
     

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