by elenisaltas | May 8, 2016 | fitness, lifestyle tips
She smothers her children with love and support, she’s selfless, and she protects those she cares about. She’s an excellent host and cooks for armies large or small. She makes the best home cooked meals and her guests always ask for more. The next day sends her paidia...
by elenisaltas | Apr 7, 2016 | lifestyle tips, main courses, mezes, recipes, vegetarian
There’s time, and then there’s Greek time. Greek time is defined as arriving at any function 10 minutes, 6 hours, or 2 days after the time suggested. The exception to that definition is my yiayia. She does everything ahead of time and arrives early to everything. I’m...
by elenisaltas | Mar 19, 2016 | lifestyle tips
Easter is my favorite day of the year. It’s when Greeks and other Orthodox faithful around the world celebrate the resurrection of Christ. But, it’s not just Easter day that’s important. It’s the days leading up to it—40 days to be exact. Called the Great Lent, it is...
by elenisaltas | Feb 15, 2016 | lifestyle tips
The fastest way (no pun intended) to cause your coworkers, friends, and even family to think you’re a weirdo is to tell them that you are fasting. They all might assume that you’re ultra religious, you’re on the latest fad cleanse or that you’re heading into surgery...
by elenisaltas | Feb 15, 2016 | lifestyle tips
You’ve seen this one before: a Greek Orthodox Church grounds decked head to toe in the blue and white colors of the Greek flag, hoards wearing Greek flag hats and T-shirts, long lines at entry points to the festivities and kids scrambling in with ease because their...
