Yorgos Lanthimos’ film “The Favourite” has received ten Oscar nominations, including Best Director and Best…
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CultureFood & Wine
The Battle of the Pastitsios: The New York Times or The Boston Globe?
by Gregory Pappas January 20, 2019It all began when The New York Times published a recipe for Pastitsio, the traditional…
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CultureEntertainment
Live with Kelly and Ryan Show Goes Greek with Chef Maria Loi
by Gregory Pappas January 11, 2019Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest were in for a big, Greek treat when they invited…
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CultureFood & Wine
(Photos) New Year’s 2019: Vasilopita Love from Our Readers Worldwide
by Darden Livesay January 10, 2019This year for the New Year’s holiday we asked our readers to share their Vasilopita…
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CulturePhotography
Greek Photographer Marina Vernicos Captures Five Stunning Images of Snow-Covered Athens from Above
by Gregory Pappas January 9, 2019It’s an unusual sight but when it occurs, it can be stunning to see the…
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ArtsCulture
Did You Know? There Are Kalanda (Carols) for Epiphany, Too
by Gregory Pappas January 6, 2019Much less well-known than the familiar Christmas and New Year’s “kalanda,” or Greek holiday carols,…
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CultureFood & Wine
The NY Times Posted a Recipe for Pastitsio… Big Mistake
by Gregory Pappas January 4, 2019“Sacrilege” and “culinary blasphemy” is what some Greeks called a recipe for Pastitsio that The…
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GreecePhotography
(Photos) Stunning Images of New Year’s Eve in Athens
by Gregory Pappas January 1, 2019From New York to Hong Kong, cities all over the world showcase major firework displays…
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CultureDiaspora
Seven Ways to Bring Greece Into Your Home During New Year’s
by Gregory Pappas December 29, 2018Living a world away from Greece, or even being many generations removed, doesn’t mean you…
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Traditionally, the New Year’s Kalanda (carols) — like the ones children sing during Christmas — are…