While going through some storage boxes I came across this picture. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2013
Aunt Helen’s Graduation Picture
Comments Off on Aunt Helen’s Graduation Picture
Filed under Adams Genealogy, Chronicles
Peinirli
Peinirli (Πεινιρλι) (pronounced Peeneerlee) – A Greek bread “boat” filled with melted cheese and butter. Continue reading
Comments Off on Peinirli
Filed under Chronicles, Food, Recipes
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
Comments Off on Beaufort Wind Scale, Measuring the Wind
Filed under Chronicles
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
Comments Off on Lindy’s New York Cheesecake, The Original Recipe
Filed under Chronicles, Food, Recipes
Angie’s Rice Pudding
My mother Angeline made great rice pudding. Continue reading
Comments Off on Angie’s Rice Pudding
Filed under Chronicles, Food, Recipes
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
Comments Off on Vlita, a Greek Delight
Filed under Chronicles, Food
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.
Comments Off on Karystos
Filed under Chronicles
Streakers Visit The Hillcrest Diner
Back in the 70’s streaking was pretty popular among the younger generation. Continue reading
Comments Off on Streakers Visit The Hillcrest Diner
Filed under Chronicles
Nick Pappageorge Business Card
The business card of Nick Pappageorge.
Comments Off on Nick Pappageorge Business Card
Filed under Adams Genealogy