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Bordered by azure seas, Greece is a country of steep, rocky terrain. Yet from unfertile soils emerged a cuisine of delicious simplicity. Like a tiny taste of the sun, a handful of classic ingredients typify Greek cuisine’s fresh, vibrant flavors: olive oil, lemon, feta cheese, oregano and thyme. They give a burst of flavor to seafood, salads and vegetable dishes. In Greece, olives and grapes grow in even the most inhospitable soils. For the ancient Greeks, the simplicity of a diet based on these ingredients harmonized nicely with a philosophy of moderation: Too much wine causes grief, but so does too little. In 1960, a study of people living on the Greek island of Crete first showcased the health rewards of what today we call the “Mediterranean diet.” Researchers noted the health benefits of eating plentiful fresh fruits and vegetables with olive oil as the primary fat.
 

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Living In: Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece
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I am 65, retired, started cooking as I was 24, cooking is my hobby no. 1 Personally I love spicy food , in general food with strong tastes.

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About me: I'm a professional classical singer and a teacher of singing in Greece. I'm married with Marc from Congo(Brazzavile) and we have two babies;2 and a half years and 4 months old.
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Chocolate Crinkles II

Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2009 by evi11 
THE! ABSOLUTE COOKIE RECIPE..ACTUALLY IF COOKIES??=THIS RECIPE! A CHOCOHOLOICLIKE MYSELF KNOWS WHAT SHE IS TALKING ABOUT! LET ALINE NUTRITIONAL VALUE!:NO BUTTER! AND WITH COCOA!!I ALWAYS LOOK FOR RECIPES WITH COCOA NOT CHOCOLATE..THIS IS THE REAL THING!!ACTUALLY THOSE WHO HAVE MADE IT KNOW THAT IT CAN BE UESED/CONSUMED EVEN WHEN RAW..MAYBE YOU UNDERSTOOD I'M A BIT EXCITED! :-DTHANK YOU!!
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Apple Crisp III

Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2009 by Efi 
Simple and delicious! I used 1/2 white sugar and half brown sugar and I also sprinkled some brown sugar on top of the flour mixture before baking. It makes the crust look sparkly and adds to the taste. My whole house smelled of apples and cinnamon whilst it was baking. helpful hint: If your flour mixture is too sticky to sprinkle over the apples, it's because there's probably too much butter. Gradually add some extra flour to the mix until you can actually crumble the mix in your hands without it sticking like peanut butter.
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Pumpkin Roll Cake

Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by Eva 
Very good!!!!It is very easy to make and it is really very delicious. The taste is very special and it is a very good idea for dessert after a nice dinner.
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