Monthly Archives: April 2013

Aunt Helen’s Graduation Picture

While going through some storage boxes I came across this picture. Continue reading

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Peinirli

Peinirli (Πεινιρλι) (pronounced Peeneerlee) – A Greek bread “boat” filled with melted cheese and butter. Continue reading

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Beaufort Wind Scale, Measuring the Wind

In Greece as well as the rest of Europe the wind in measured with the Beaufort scale. Continue reading

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Lindy’s New York Cheesecake, The Original Recipe

This is a recipe for the original New York cheesecake. It’s supposed to be an authentic recipe and I believe that it is.
We’ve made this recipe on numerous occasions and it always satisfied. Continue reading

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Angie’s Rice Pudding

My mother Angeline made great rice pudding. Continue reading

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Vlita, a Greek Delight

Look at the amaranth:
on tall mountains it grows,
on the very stones and rocks
and places inaccessible…”Amarantos” an old Greek folk song

If you are in Greece and if you like boiled greens, be sure to ask for vlita when you order in a Greek restaurant.  It is served in many restaurants, especially in the villages.  Vlita is a delicious green, rather mild tasting and not quite as bitter as dandelion greens.  Add some olive oil and either vinegar or lemon juice and eat it either hot or room temperature. Continue reading

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Karystos

Location and Description

Karystos is located on the southern tip of Evia[ref]Evia can also be spelled Euboea (ancient Greek), Euboia, Evvoia, and Evoia, but Evia seem to be the most often used spelling. The name Evia means “rich in cattle”[/ref], the second largest Greek island.

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Streakers Visit The Hillcrest Diner

Back in the 70’s streaking was pretty popular among the younger generation. Continue reading

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Nick Pappageorge Business Card

The business card of Nick Pappageorge.

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The Dritsas Icon

This is the Icon that belonged to Paraskevi Dasios (Yiayia). It was given to her by her Aunt, whose name was Kiriakoula (nickname Tsiria) Continue reading

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