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Book Cover: Back to My Roots

Back to My Roots

Book Cover: Cuisines, Corkscrews & Cultures

Cuisines, Corkscrews & Cultures

The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook

Book Cover: Η Τέχνη της Αυθεντικής Ιταλικής Κουζίνας

Η Τέχνη της Αυθεντικής Ιταλικής Κουζίνας

Hi, it’s Athina!

A stalwart bookworm, English & American Literature graduate, EFL/ESOL teacher. I juggled teaching and working as an executive secretary, in a big advertising company and a law firm, for several years. I’m a freelance writer, line editor, and blogger as of lately. Also, a bit ironic by nature but, all in all, quite easy-going. Partner to 1 & mother to 3 cats. I once tried to give up coffee and then swore not to make that mistake again!

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I know, I know, it's way too early—midsummer and

I know, I know, it's way too early—midsummer and scorching weather in Athens 🥵—but I smile when I can catch glimpses of Fall...
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Same crossroads, nightly views 🌃🚦📸
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Same place, new views 🚕 🚗 • • • • #k

Same place, new views 🚕 🚗
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#travelblog #foodblog #verilymoment #bestoftoday #photooftheday #athensvibe #athensstreets #athensgreece #athenscity #athenslife #busystreetsandbusylives #patision #patision_street #urbanstyle #urbanstreets #athensbyday #heatwave #scorchingday

Throwback to last month's Super Flower Blood Moon

Throwback to last month's Super Flower Blood Moon when my views were much narrower! Let's see what views the future holds...
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A few weeks ago, we used syglino (cured pork meat

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 figs, and a mustard-orange-honey dressing to make a very special potato salad. Today we're exploring more Laconian products, discussing some typical culinary practices of the region, and making Maniot pulled pitas [πίτες «τραβηχτές»].
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Once a contrivance of hardship and scarcity of ingredients, these pitas were made of flour, water, and olive oil. Nowadays, they’re a quick delightful comfort food that can satisfy both a savory and a sweet craving. Feta or graviera cheese and/or syglino can be incorporated in the dough, they can be drizzled with honey or grape molasses, sprinkled with walnuts, or served in literally any combination one can think of. They can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack. 🫓🧀🥛
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“What is a weed? A weed is a plant whose virtues

“What is a weed? A weed is a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
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#kickingbackthepebbles #blog #bloggerlife #quarantinelife #verilymoment #aquietstyle #momentsofmine #carpobrotusedulis #iceplant #highwayiceplant #sourfig #suurvy #groundcoverplants #succulent #coastalplants #coastallife🏖 #coastallifephotography #mayfirst #laborday #orthodoxeaster

I know, I know, it's way too early—midsummer and

I know, I know, it's way too early—midsummer and scorching weather in Athens 🥵—but I smile when I can catch glimpses of Fall...
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#kickingbackthepebbles #blog #bloggerlife #organizingblog #travelblog #foodblog #dreamingoftraveling #wanderlust #keepinitreal #fallcolors #verilymoment #aquietstyle #momentsofmine #keepexploring #traveldiaries #travelgram #travelbug #breakaway #julyinthecity #julyinathens #greece🇬🇷 #summer2021 #midsummer

Same crossroads, nightly views 🌃🚦📸
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#kickingbackthepebbles #blog #bloggerlife
#travelblog #foodblog #verilymoment #bestoftoday #photooftheday #athensvibe #athensstreets #athensgreece #athenscity #athenslife #busystreetsandbusylives #patision #patision_street #urbanstyle #urbanstreets #athensbynight🌙 #julyinthecity

Same place, new views 🚕 🚗 • • • • #k

Same place, new views 🚕 🚗
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#kickingbackthepebbles #blog #bloggerlife
#travelblog #foodblog #verilymoment #bestoftoday #photooftheday #athensvibe #athensstreets #athensgreece #athenscity #athenslife #busystreetsandbusylives #patision #patision_street #urbanstyle #urbanstreets #athensbyday #heatwave #scorchingday

Throwback to last month's Super Flower Blood Moon

Throwback to last month's Super Flower Blood Moon when my views were much narrower! Let's see what views the future holds...
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#kickingbackthepebbles #blog #bloggerlife #organizingblog #travelblog #foodblog #dreamingoftraveling #verilymoment #bestoftoday #photooftheday #themoon #cool #dream #sky #nighttime #moon #night #fullmoon #dreamer #dark #photo #instagood #nightsky #urbanskyline #urbansky

A few weeks ago, we used syglino (cured pork meat

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 figs, and a mustard-orange-honey dressing to make a very special potato salad. Today we're exploring more Laconian products, discussing some typical culinary practices of the region, and making Maniot pulled pitas [πίτες «τραβηχτές»].
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Once a contrivance of hardship and scarcity of ingredients, these pitas were made of flour, water, and olive oil. Nowadays, they’re a quick delightful comfort food that can satisfy both a savory and a sweet craving. Feta or graviera cheese and/or syglino can be incorporated in the dough, they can be drizzled with honey or grape molasses, sprinkled with walnuts, or served in literally any combination one can think of. They can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack. 🫓🧀🥛
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👉🏻 Follow link in bio
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#kickingbackthepebbles #blog #bloggerlife #foodblog #laconian #maniotpitas #pulledpitas #laconianfresh #traditionalfoodgreece #traditionalfoodways #traditionalfoodlover #traditionalfoodslifestyle #traditionalfood² #traditionalfoods #traditionalfoodie #traditionalfood #greekcuisine🇬🇷 #greekcuisineatitsbest #greekcuisinecom #greekcuisinefan #greekcuisine😋 #localproductsonly

“What is a weed? A weed is a plant whose virtues

“What is a weed? A weed is a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
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🌷 Hαρρყ Oɾƚԋσԃσx Eαʂƚҽɾ 🐣
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#kickingbackthepebbles #blog #bloggerlife #quarantinelife #verilymoment #aquietstyle #momentsofmine #carpobrotusedulis #iceplant #highwayiceplant #sourfig #suurvy #groundcoverplants #succulent #coastalplants #coastallife🏖 #coastallifephotography #mayfirst #laborday #orthodoxeaster

I know, I know, it's way too early—midsummer and

I know, I know, it's way too early—midsummer and scorching weather in Athens 🥵—but I smile when I can catch glimpses of Fall...
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#kickingbackthepebbles #blog #bloggerlife #organizingblog #travelblog #foodblog #dreamingoftraveling #wanderlust #keepinitreal #fallcolors #verilymoment #aquietstyle #momentsofmine #keepexploring #traveldiaries #travelgram #travelbug #breakaway #julyinthecity #julyinathens #greece🇬🇷 #summer2021 #midsummer

Same crossroads, nightly views 🌃🚦📸
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•
#kickingbackthepebbles #blog #bloggerlife
#travelblog #foodblog #verilymoment #bestoftoday #photooftheday #athensvibe #athensstreets #athensgreece #athenscity #athenslife #busystreetsandbusylives #patision #patision_street #urbanstyle #urbanstreets #athensbynight🌙 #julyinthecity

Same place, new views 🚕 🚗 • • • • #k

Same place, new views 🚕 🚗
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#kickingbackthepebbles #blog #bloggerlife
#travelblog #foodblog #verilymoment #bestoftoday #photooftheday #athensvibe #athensstreets #athensgreece #athenscity #athenslife #busystreetsandbusylives #patision #patision_street #urbanstyle #urbanstreets #athensbyday #heatwave #scorchingday

Throwback to last month's Super Flower Blood Moon

Throwback to last month's Super Flower Blood Moon when my views were much narrower! Let's see what views the future holds...
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#kickingbackthepebbles #blog #bloggerlife #organizingblog #travelblog #foodblog #dreamingoftraveling #verilymoment #bestoftoday #photooftheday #themoon #cool #dream #sky #nighttime #moon #night #fullmoon #dreamer #dark #photo #instagood #nightsky #urbanskyline #urbansky

A few weeks ago, we used syglino (cured pork meat

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 figs, and a mustard-orange-honey dressing to make a very special potato salad. Today we're exploring more Laconian products, discussing some typical culinary practices of the region, and making Maniot pulled pitas [πίτες «τραβηχτές»].
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Once a contrivance of hardship and scarcity of ingredients, these pitas were made of flour, water, and olive oil. Nowadays, they’re a quick delightful comfort food that can satisfy both a savory and a sweet craving. Feta or graviera cheese and/or syglino can be incorporated in the dough, they can be drizzled with honey or grape molasses, sprinkled with walnuts, or served in literally any combination one can think of. They can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack. 🫓🧀🥛
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👉🏻 Follow link in bio
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#kickingbackthepebbles #blog #bloggerlife #foodblog #laconian #maniotpitas #pulledpitas #laconianfresh #traditionalfoodgreece #traditionalfoodways #traditionalfoodlover #traditionalfoodslifestyle #traditionalfood² #traditionalfoods #traditionalfoodie #traditionalfood #greekcuisine🇬🇷 #greekcuisineatitsbest #greekcuisinecom #greekcuisinefan #greekcuisine😋 #localproductsonly

“What is a weed? A weed is a plant whose virtues

“What is a weed? A weed is a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
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🌷 Hαρρყ Oɾƚԋσԃσx Eαʂƚҽɾ 🐣
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#kickingbackthepebbles #blog #bloggerlife #quarantinelife #verilymoment #aquietstyle #momentsofmine #carpobrotusedulis #iceplant #highwayiceplant #sourfig #suurvy #groundcoverplants #succulent #coastalplants #coastallife🏖 #coastallifephotography #mayfirst #laborday #orthodoxeaster

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