by elenisaltas | Jan 30, 2023 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, health, interview cooking, other recipes, Travel
Learn About EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) By: Eleni Saltas Whatever is cooking, starting with a quality olive oil is important. I always knew that—to some extent. I knew my salads deserved “the good stuff” but when grilling or creating a stew I would grab for the “ok...
by elenisaltas | Mar 26, 2019 | lifestyle tips, Travel
Let me help narrow the field of amazing Greek beaches to relish. With a coastline of 8,498 miles, Greece challenges tourists and locals alike. In a good way! For every new beach found, another discovery awaits. Whether your mood is mellow or high energy, whether you...
by elenisaltas | Dec 9, 2018 | lifestyle tips, Travel
Greece’s largest island, Crete, provides hundreds of beautiful beaches that draws crowds in the summer months. Below are just five of my favorites, plus some extra suggestions for you to check out on your next visit to Crete. Do you have a favorite? Please...
by elenisaltas | Dec 7, 2018 | lifestyle tips, Travel
Of the thousands of Greek islands, one holds a very special place in my heart—Crete. With sandy shores, rugged terrain, bustling nightlife, ancient treasures, and world-renowned gastronomy, Crete is a feast for the senses. Everyone agrees Greek hospitality rates a ten...
by elenisaltas | Aug 22, 2018 | Travel
With 97% of the country comprised of Greek Orthodox members, it’s no wonder there’s an abundance of historic monasteries and churches with generations of monks, nuns, and priests who have preserved the Greek language, culture, and religion. Greek Orthodox monasteries...
by elenisaltas | Aug 12, 2018 | Travel
The first Greek Orthodox Monastery I ever visited was the Monastery of St. John the Baptist, above Megara, Greece. I was traveling through Greece with my family in the summer of 2003, just a 12-year-old with her mind preoccupied with thoughts of home and concerned...