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FREE books and a strange event in my sleepy little town

The derelict old factory in my seaside little town of Nea Peramos (just 36 kms west of Athens) came to life last month… but only for two nights. The old factory used to produce linen and distribute them all over Greece – the brand name was Peiraiki-Patraiki, and later it was taken over by the […]

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A soup for strong Greeks! Beef soup with veg. Oh! And a load of FREE books!

You need strength? Get cooking ‘kreatosoupa’! Today, I am pleased to share another authentic Greek recipe – a delicious and wholesome soup made with beef, vegetables and rice. Ask any Greek what they eat when they are feeling weak or ill and they will tell you ‘Kreatosoupa’ or ‘Kotosoupa’ (beef soup or chicken soup). I’ll […]

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A day out on the Greek island of Poros and some tough days that followed

My husband and I had the most wonderful day in Poros earlier this month, travelling by coach with the local travel agent. We drove to Galatas and Palaia Epidavros too. We stayed in Poros for about 5 hours, and meeting painter and author Pamela Jane Rogers made it even more special for us. She gave […]

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How to get stress relief fast. An easy and quick method you can do anywhere!

In this recent post, I shared with you a couple of free books on the subject of negative emotions and their relation with dis-ease. Negative emotions, such as stress, anger or upset, can compromise our health, eventually manifesting in our body as dis-ease, if we don’t keep them in check. I have been researching a […]

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Concerns about the involvement of AI in fiction writing and other human art forms

It’s very disheartening (and alarming) to know authors have started to use AI platforms to create books. This makes it so hard for authors who still refuse (and will always refuse) to do the same. So these authors who refuse to use AI (and I am one of them) are in a bit of a […]

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Can negative emotions such as stress, sadness, or anger cause disease?

I found this quote by Hippocrates mounted over the exit of the hospital where my father was treated recently. It reads the following, in Greekgood v: “Before you cure someone, ask them if they are willing to leave behind all that makes them sick.” ~Hippocrates It struck me as 100% wise and true, but also […]

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How to grow sprouts in a jar. Delicious and packed with nutrients!

Hi All! Today, I am sharing a bunch of free books in my newsletter, including a very special book from a man who is saving cancer patients in India, just by talking to them! Interested to hear more? Scroll all the way down for my newsletter link! And now, to tell you about this exciting […]

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Greek halva dessert step by step recipe

  Greek Lent calls for halva dessert with semolina! Here’s how to make it, step by step! Today, I am pleased to share with you the traditional recipe for Greek halva. It is both yummy and nutritious. The cloves, the cinnamon stick, and the lemon rind in the syrup along with the generous sprinkle of […]

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Greek calamari stew, Lent Mondays of old, and FREE books for all

This dish uses cuttlefish or squid (calamari), and it is equally delicious with pasta, rice or potatoes. The recipe I am sharing today is my father’s – and it’s cuttlefish stew with tubular pasta. You’ll find in it, however, useful notes if substituting the pasta with rice or potatoes. The sauce tastes divine, containing, among […]

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Healthy water remedies, Greek leek risotto, and a load of FREE books

Do you have leeks in the fridge? You can make this sweet ambrosia in no time! Prasorizo is a wonderful Greek risotto that’s perfect for vegetarians and vegans. The main ingredients are leeks (prasa) and rice (rizi). The aromatic dill and the tang of the fresh lemon juice really make it! Get my recipe now, […]

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