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Retsina: Greek Wine of Flavor and History

Posted on December 7, 2011 by J.C. Reid

Kourtaki retsina One of the great pleasures of traveling is the ability to literally walk in the footsteps of ancient peoples. For me, a favorite destination is the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, where you can climb through the Propylaea (gate) … Continue reading →

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An Ode to Octopus

Posted on February 14, 2010 by J.C. Reid

The first time I ate octopus was in a sun-drenched back alley on the Greek island of Santorini where tourists — mostly young Americans and Brits — go to act stupid. Taverna with Octopi http://www.flickr.com/photos/byrdiegyrl/ / CC BY 2.0 The … Continue reading →

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