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Visiting Athens at Christmas

Last weekend I had a wonderful time visiting Athens. Returning to the city where I was raised is a treat throughout the year, but the Christmas lights made the travel experience truly magical. This time round I visited two different areas for the first time too, which was very exciting! So, come! Take a walk […]



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A fun newsletter of Corfu news

Today, I am pleased to introduce you to The Agiot – a free newsletter from Corfu! The Agiot newsletter is issued in the village of Agios Ioannis. It contains news from the island, and a plethora of fun stuff. I discovered it recently when British author Hilary Paipeti offered me a short interview for it. […]



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Book review: The Truth About Cancer by Ty Bollinger

This book has to be, hands down, the most unforgettable one I’ve ever read in terms of the knowledge it imparted and the emotions it stirred in me. This thick volume is an astounding feat of writing. Not only does it expose the shocking truths about the nature and causes of cancer as well as […]



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Black Friday FREE and 99 cent deals! Kindle and PDF!

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Good morning, you awesome bookworms! Black Friday is here and I’ve got great kindle freebies and 99 cent deals for you to enjoy! I even have a couple of free PDF books for you! Just listed them all on my website.
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Black Friday ebook sale!

Hurrah! Black Friday is here and I am thrilled to share a wonderful array of kindle ebook deals by my favorite writers (and some of my own). These bargains expire soon so hurry and grab them now! Scroll all the way down for a couple of wonderful FREE PDF ebooks too! (Check prices before your […]



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Tales from Lesvos about Archangel Michael

On November the 8th each year, Greece celebrates angels and archangels. The Greeks with angelic names celebrate too. Aggelos, Stamatis, Michael, Gabriel and Stratos are just a few of these names. To celebrate this big day, I am sharing here a couple of stories about Archangel Michael that locals once shared with me on the […]



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A day to celebrate angels and archangels

On November the 8th each year, Greece celebrates angels and archangels. The Greeks with angelic names celebrate too. So, first of all, to wish ‘chronia polla’ to Aggelos, Stamatis, Michael, Gabriel, Stratos and all others bearing a name that’s relevant to these celestial beings. To celebrate this big day, I am sharing today a couple […]



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Why is Twitter locking you out?

Aargh! In the past week Twitter has been rattling my brain like it’s playing the maracas. What’s wrong with it? Has it gone completely mad? I have lost around 1,200 followers and have been locked out daily. Having asked around, I soon realized I am not the only one either. Most of the authors I […]



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Do angels tell the time?

 Today, I’d like to share a delightful anecdote from my daily visits to the beach this past summer. It involves a spooky interaction with my angels that both my husband and I experienced and marveled at! Those who, like me, believe we all have guardian angels watching over us will find it inspiring, no doubt. […]



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A seafood treat: Squid rings in tomato sauce

Hi there, or should I say, ahoy, all you sailors! Today I am posting the recipe for one of my favorite seafood meals. Here in Greece, I can get deep frozen rings of a squid variety called ‘thrapsalo’, which is similar to ‘calamari’, another type of squid that you may have heard of in Greek cooking. Getting the squid rings deep frozen saves me time. All I have to do is defrost and give them a quick wash and they’re ready for the pan.


The usual thing in Greece is to simply fry squid rings, but I go for a healthier alternative that is delicious beyond measure! This is owed to the thick tomato sauce of my recipe that’s rich with flavor (and goodness!)
Try this and its fantastic combo of spices and herbs will make your palate think it’s Christmas! Check this out:
INGREDIENTS (serves 2-3)
About 15 squid rings (defrosted, washed and drained)
1 large red onion (chopped)
1 clove of garlic (chopped)
1 medium beef tomato (skinned and chopped)
About 250 gr of pasata (tomato puree)
A splash of vinegar (or red wine)
2-3  bay leaves
1 stick of cinnamon
1 rosemary sprig (only the leaves, chopped)
Salt, pepper
Extra virgin olive oil (as much as you’d use in your tomato sauce for pasta)
Parsley (chopped)
The zest of 1 fresh lemon (the lemony tang is all the money!)
1/2 cup of jasmine or basmati rice PER PERSON
Optional: Chilly pepper or chilly powder to spice things up
Optional: 1 chopped red pepper, 1 chopped carrot (to add color and more goodness!)
Optional:  3-4 ‘Bahari’ balls (Greek All-Spice)
PREPARATION
Heat up the oil and fry the onion and garlic for a few seconds.
Add chopped red pepper/carrot, if using. Stir for a few seconds.
Add the squid rings and fry for a few seconds, stirring gently in medium to high heat.
Add vinegar (or wine) and stir.
Add tomato puree, tomato chunks.
Add chilly pepper/powder, if using.
Add all spices and herbs (except for the parsley, salt, pepper).
Add warm water, just enough to allow the ingredients to cook adequately in the sauce. About 3/4 of a cup.
When it starts to boil, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring a couple of times.
Add salt and pepper, leave uncovered and boil in medium heat till the sauce thickens. About 5-10 minutes is enough, stirring a couple of times.
(Boil the rice in salted water in the meantime).
Use a spoon to remove the bay leaves, cinnamon stick, bahari balls.
Switch off heat. Add parsley and lemon zest and stir gently.
Serve on a bed of rice with a green salad.
Enjoy!

Note: Total cooking time is about 35 minutes. Don’t cook too long or the squid will turn hard and chewy.

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