The History of Tsoureki and the Greek Orthodox Easter
Greek Easter is around the corner as I write this. Whenever Easter is near, my mind (and my stomach) always drifts to Tsoureki.
So If you’ve ever wondered about that delicious, sweet bread that’s often spotted during Greek Easter, you’re in for a treat. I’m talking about Tsoureki, a traditional Greek bread that's as rich in flavor as it is in history. Join me as we unravel ...
Clean Monday - Καθαρά Δευτέρα
Clean Monday
"Clean Monday" (Kathara Deftera), also known as Pure Monday, Ash Monday, Monday of Lent or Green Monday, is the first day of Great Lent throughout Eastern Christianity and is a moveable feast, falling on the sixth Monday before Palm Sunday which begins Holy Week, preceding Pascha Sunday.
This Monday also brings preceding Carnival celebrations to an end, invitin...
Tsiknopempti ( Fat day or Barbeque Day )
What is Tsiknopempti ?
