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a super sweet start to the day

greece 553 a super sweet start to the day

Big, thick, waffles with ice cream and caramel sauce for brunch, what I was thinking I have no idea. Really tasty, but super sweet, I was on a sugar-high for most of the morning. Darren was more sensible, ordering custard. Great fresh fruit drinks again too! If fruit weren’t so expensive here I might start making these at home. Read More »

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cheese pie and fresh nuts

greece 483 cheese pie and fresh nuts

We rented a scooter and explored the island of Naxos. Lunched in Apiranthos; cheese pie, pork with tomato sauce, and spaghetti, from a cozy courtyard cafe. I now love cheese pie, and spinach pie too. Oh, and spinach and cheese pie. It might be the simplicity – layers of phyllo with cheese, I really need to start making this more at home. Read More »

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more savoury crepes!

greece 393 more savoury crepes!
This time from a cafe called Chocolat on the island of Naxos. Darren ordered a Greek salad crepe full of tomato, feta, green peppers, and lots of salty olives. I ordered one that said it was filled with cheese, mustard sauce, and sausage, Read More »

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