Translating a Santorini specialty: Santorini Tomato Fritters (GREEK: Ντοματοκεφτέδες)

By Thei Zervaki Related article: 7 Greek cheeses you should know For this project, I selected the recipe for Santorini Tomato Fritters from the Greek cookbook «Του ανέμου και της αρμύρας» which literally means “Of the Wind and of the Salt.” However, I would translate the title Made with Wind and Salt. Its subtitle reads … Continue reading Translating a Santorini specialty: Santorini Tomato Fritters (GREEK: Ντοματοκεφτέδες)

Tales from the Archives: Nit Picking the Greek and Roman Way

Here in the UK, school has recently started. For parents of young children, this brings the annual scratch-fest of lice. I haven’t yet found any, but I’ve already had at least two nightmares involving lice.  The post I’ve chosen doesn’t really discuss children specifically, even though this month is our annual teaching edition. But I … Continue reading Tales from the Archives: Nit Picking the Greek and Roman Way

Nit Picking the Greek and Roman Way

By Laurence Totelin One of the ‘joys’ of parenthood is dealing with lice and nits. In the UK, the NHS helpfully states that ‘there’s nothing you can do to prevent head lice.’ You can only prevent them from spreading like wild fire. This school year, the problem has deepened in England and Wales, as general … Continue reading Nit Picking the Greek and Roman Way

Tales from the Archives: Lizards and Lettuces: Greek and Roman Recipes for Valentine’s Day

The Recipes Project is now six years old, and that means we host a lot of content! We now have over 700 posts in our archives. (And thank you to our contributors for sharing such a wealth of knowledge on recipes). But with so much material on the site, it’s easy for earlier pieces to be … Continue reading Tales from the Archives: Lizards and Lettuces: Greek and Roman Recipes for Valentine’s Day