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Lathera – “the ones with the oil”

by Sava

I read recently that during classical antiquity in Greece, the vegetarian diet was called “abstinence from beings with a soul”. It also said “the earliest reliable evidence for vegetarianism theory and practice in Greece dates from the 6th century BC”. ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_vegetarianism) There were several religious leaders and movements at that time that would not eat […]

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Chicken with Red Peppers and Kalamata Olives

by Sava

We grew up eating Kalamata olives as appetizers with feta cheese and pita bread, and in Greek salad. They were on the table with every dinner and we loved them. I had never cooked with them, however, so I was excited to be given this recipe by our new friends who were musicians at our […]

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