An excellent game Ismini Zougra held, holding high the flag for Zakynthos Tennis Association after participating in the tournament organized in Rhodes by the Rhodes Tennis Club. The Zakynthian athlete who traveled with her coach Manos Vazaios won first place in the 16-year-old girls, after she managed to impose herself …
Read More »Tzatziki the dish Greeks love (Yiayia’s recipe included)
Tzatziki is one Greek dish that I am sure all of you have tried. Well known to our visitors during the hot summer months. To Greeks however, it is a “sauce” and it goes on the table practically with every celebration. Tzatziki is a few centuries older than the famous …
Read More »Macaronia me Kima…. Yiayia’s Spaghetti Bolognese authentic style
The authentic Bolognese sauce is made with pieces of meat and cream!! Well that’s what Yiayia says… Here’s the recipe she gave me…. believe you me I was watching with interest. What you need:- 750 gr. minced beef 2 onions, finely chopped 1 sc. garlic, finely chopped 6 tbsp. olive …
Read More »Spanakopita Strifti… Spinach and Cheese pie twist.
Here is Yiayia’s recipe for “spanakopita strifti”. Obviously she has used farm fresh ingredients and has made sure the pastry is home-made. If you want, in place of the “puff pastry” ingredients you may choose to buy ready made. With the recipe below you can make two pies. Recipe ingredients …
Read More »Zakynthos:- 17th Century blowing in today’s wind.
A while ago we promoted the fact that something was happening in Zakynthos,the exact day was Saturday the 12th of June, 2021. It’s usually around this time of year that Zakynthos celebrates the three day event of Giostra. An event that was one of the most popular way back in …
Read More »Greece:- Holy Spirit 2021: Who will have three day holiday and who will not
When the three days of the Holy Spirit fall 2021 – For whom is it a holiday. One week separates us only from the feast of the Holy Spirit 2021, which is not an official holiday for workers in all sectors. Specifically, the day of the Holy Spirit 2021 falls …
Read More »Ferry Zakynthos-Corfu timetable for summer 2021 For Island hoppers
If you are interested in Island hopping around the Ionian here’s the timetable you will need From Corfu to Zakynthos the boat ‘Azimout” is part of the company “Joy Cruises. They set sail from Corfu three times a week for Zakynthos, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. These however may change so …
Read More »Ferry Zakynthos-Kefalonia time table for summer 2021
ZAKYNTHOS (AG.NIKOLAOS) to KEFALONIA (PESSADA) SCHEDULE FROM 16/06/21 TO 30/09/21 FROM ZAKYNTHOS (AGIOS NIKOLAOS) TO KEFALONIA (PESSADA) DAILY 09.45 & 19.45 FROM KEFALONIA (PESSADA) DAILY 07.45 & 18.00 For more information call (26950) 23984-48996-42556.
Read More »Egg and Lemon soup known as “Avgolemono
Here’s the recipe for Zakynthian style egg and lemon soup as requested from some of our members. Based on feeding 4-8 people (you definitely want seconds with this dish!) 1 Chicken, preferably a free ranged hen that has been corn feed as this makes the best stock. 500g rice 4/5 …
Read More »Zakynthos:- Emergency chemist, phamarcy, drug store 24hrs open for the month of May
MAY 01 Theodosi Paraskevi: G. Kladianou 28, tel: 26950 26912 MAY 02 Manioudaki – Kefalinos Agyro: 56 Foskolo St., tel: 26950 45466 MAY 03 Vorrisi Dionysia: Alexandros Roma 89, tel: 26950 45433 MAY 04 Systeg Nick – John. Mouzakis OE: Agion Saranda Square, tel: 26950 48238 MAY 05 Gianniotis Eustathios …
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