There are hundreds of saints in the Greek Orthodox Church that can be called upon for special purposes or during times of need. For example, the three Hierarchs, St. Basil the Great, St. John Chrysostom, and St. Gregory the Theologian are called upon for help in studies. I wish I knew that during my anatomy … Continue reading Fanouropita (St. Fanourios Cake)
Water used to be the only fluid I needed to get me through the day. Then I went to Ionian Village and realized I needed something stronger than water. I needed a Greek frappe. All day, every day. Ionian Village is a summer camp in Bartholomio, Greece that brings together over 40 staff members and … Continue reading The Greek Frappe
Motherhood: A lifetime of answering the question “what’s for dinner?” Or at least that’s my mom’s definition. I never realized how often my mom was questioned about what we would be eating until I started getting into cooking myself. Then, those same texts and calls came at me: “what’s for dinner?” In my house, the … Continue reading Greek Chicken and Potatoes (Kota me Patates)
Sharing a horiatiki salata (Greek village salad) recipe seems unnecessary because it’s a pretty straightforward dish. But as easy as it is to drizzle olive oil over chopped vegetables, there are still necessary steps and dos and don’ts of this salad that you may not be aware of. A proper horiatiki salata is a vibrant … Continue reading Horiatiki Salata (Greek Village Salad)
You know the Greek village salad: crisp cucumbers, tasty tomatoes, peppers, onions, and kalamata olives, all drizzled with olive oil, topped with oregano and feta cheese. With the same ingredients (and any add-ons you desire), you can make that same salad a little more filling just by adding orzo (manestra) to the mix. The result … Continue reading Greek Orzo Salad
Greek cuisine is a lot of things—healthy, fresh, flavorful, and unforgettable. Basically, the only thing Greek cuisine typically isn’t—is spicy. Well, all except for my beloved spetzofai that is. Spetzofai is a rustic dish made of colorful peppers and thick sausage and is everything you expect from traditional Greek cuisine—healthy, tasty and made fresh. Best … Continue reading Spetzofai
You’ve known me as “My Big Fat Greek Fanny” for over a year now, and I have appreciated all of the amazing support on my blog, Instagram, and Facebook (mostly from my Yiayia, the Facebook queen). I started “My Big Fat Greek Fanny” with the purpose of teaching people—especially Greeks—how to live a healthier and … Continue reading My Big Fat Greek Exit
