Karlovy Vary (meaning Charles' Baths, also called Carlsbad in English) is a spa city in the Karlovy Vary Region, 66 mi/106 km west of Prague. It lies at the confluence of the Ohře (which flows across the city) with the Teplá and Rolava rivers. It takes its name after Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Prague
How sad is it that I haven't posted a travel log on Kicking Back the Pebbles for so many years? Partly due to the pandemic and partly due to the personal whirlwind that we've been through, as a family, in the past quinquennium, this travel blog hasn't seen any fun in quite a while—and I kid you not,
Γαρίδες Προβηγκίας με σκόρδο & κρασί
Τα μπαχαρικά Για τα μπαχαρικά στην ελληνική κουζίνα τα έχουμε ξαναπεί. Σε συνέχεια της «εκστρατείας» μου κατά των προλήψεων και του στιγματισμού της ελληνικής μαγειρικής ως «υπο-αρτυμένη», σήμερα θα σας θυμίσω τον Τσελεμεντέ που, επηρεασμένος από τη γαλλική, εξέλιξε, κατά πολλούς νόθευσε
Chocolate Mint Dirt Cupcakes
A groundhog day treat If Candlemas be fair and bright, Come, Winter, have another flight; If Candlemas brings clouds and rain, Go Winter, and come not again.
English folk song Τις πρώτες μέρες του Φεβρουαρίου, ανάμεσα στο χειμερινό ηλιοστάσιο και στην εαρινή ισημερία, οι Κέλτες γιόρταζαν το
Αλμυρά μάφιν με φέτα & μείγμα μπαχαρικών
Τα μπαχαρικά Δε γνωρίζω ποιος, πού, πότε ακριβώς και γιατί ξεκίνησε την παραπληροφόρηση αλλά για αρκετά χρόνια, από τις αρχές της δεκαετίας του '80 και μετά, επικράτησε λανθασμένα η εντύπωση ότι στην ελληνική κουζίνα δε χρησιμοποιούμε μπαχαρικά! Ακόμα και σήμερα σε πολλά ελληνικά νοικοκυριά τα
Laconian Galatopita
A Tribute to Laconian Cuisine, part 3 Milk pies are very common in many parts of Greece, but they originate from the greek Vlach communities (famous for their shepherding skills), residing once in the mountains of central Greece. A milk pie, called a ga-la-tò-pi-ta in Greek, even though very
Maniot Pulled Pitas
A Tribute to Laconian Cuisine, part 2 A few weeks ago, we used syglino (cured pork meat cooked in an aromatic liquid flavored with orange and smoked with sage), sfela (a PDO brine cheese produced in Messinia and Laconia that resembles feta but is denser and saltier), juicy Laconian oranges, dried
Laconian Salad
A Tribute to Laconian Cuisine, part 1 The region of Laconia stretches in a fertile valley between two mountain ranges, protected from western rains by Mount Taygetus, with a softer and more temperate climate than that of Messenia. This is the main reason why orange farms outnumber olive ones,
Garlic Shrimp With Wine Sauce & Herbes de Provence
If dried herb blends are not a kitchen staple in your home already, then you're really missing out. They are an effortless way to add salt-free flavor to nearly any dish, from soups and sauces to casseroles and meat rubs. And even if you're not much of a cook, a pinch of good dried herbs will give a
Easy Breakfast Muffins With Greek Seasoning Blend
I'm back! I know, I know, it's been a while. While real-life did get in the way for almost six months in the midst of a humid summer in Athens, I finally found the time to revisit my blog. So, I'm here to share with you a popular seasoning blend and a delicious, quick, and easy breakfast recipe that
