Simple Things

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I always think that the Greeks are masters of doing simple things extremely well. One example is Greek salad. Greek salad is so perfect and simple, all you need is some high quality ingredients.

Honey is another thing that Greeks use well and often. So many Greek desserts are drenched in honey,  Baklava is far and beyond the most recognized honeyed baked good.

Just look at this fantastic honey comb. It was part of the morning breakfast buffet at the Sofitel hotel in Athens. Just scrape off a little piece of the comb for your tea or put on top of sone Greek yogurt. It’s simple, unprocessed good eats.

Honey in Astypalaia is somewhat medicinal tasting, and is highly prized. Bee boxes dot the hills. Locals attempt to smuggle honey onto the plane in their carry on luggage. Thyme, the purple flowered plant pictured above, gives the honey it’s distinctive flavor. This year we were lucky enough to catch some of the last blooming thyme plants. Should be a great honey season this year.

More soon .