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 | Feb 20, 2018 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, health, Lenten friendly, main courses
Fakes Soupa Lentil soup By: Eleni Saltas As a nutritionist (I minor in nutrition and major in online searches), I recommend FAKES SOUPA or simply FAKES (fah-KESS). This Greek staple is definitely a favorite in my kitchen because I know just how incredibly healthy...
by elenisaltas | Aug 27, 2017 | Greek recipes
Fanouropita st. fanourious cake By: Eleni Saltas There are hundreds of saints in the Greek Orthodox Church that can be called upon for special purposes or during times of need. The three Hierarchs, St. Basil the Great, St. John Chrysostom, and St. Gregory the...
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...
