by Rena Cook | Oct 15, 2012 | Food Journal
The modern city of Chalkida or Chalkis is situated on the strait of Evripos, and on the location of the ancient city. It is mentioned in the Iliad, and the ships that sailed for the Trojan War gathered at Avlis, a city that lies on the mainland near Chalkida. Chalkida...
by Rena Cook | Feb 6, 2012 | Food Journal
Once upon a time lost in the mists of the millenniums, King Cecrops who was half man and half snake, built a beautiful city. Even the gods on Mount Olympus also admired this city and wanted to name it after themselves. At the end two contestants remained – Poseidon,...
by Rena Cook | Jan 16, 2012 | Food Journal
A stroll in downtown Athens is always pleasant, especially on a sunny Sunday morning after a few days of very cold weather and downcast skies. Monastiraki Square, which has given its name to a famous old district situated right under the Acropolis, is a very good...
by Rena Cook | Dec 12, 2011 | Food Journal
The market was named after the great Greek benefactor, Ioannis Varvakis. He was born on the island of Psara in 1745. This tiny island with its fleet of ships later played a leading part in the struggle for freedom against the Turkish domination. His father was an...
