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I really hope I can participate in this one. Good thing I'll be eating from the garden so no excuses this month!

 

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This one is simple enough for a first entry since I just arrived in Krete.

Greek salad in all its glory. Tomatoes from a friend's garden. The purslane, onion, peppers, olives, and even olive oil are from our own gardens.

 

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This is one of those truly Greek dishes that aren't too popular amongst foreign travelers. Greek salads and roasted lamb sell quick but not many are willing to try these slimy little buggers. I love them. These were given to us by a neighbor who cultivated them and when they are fresh they need to be left in open air to dry and harden for a couple of days. This makes for a perfect stew to be enjoyed with crusty bread (and boy do I miss bread)

Greek Chicken and Okra

Dark meat chicken on the bone
Okra
Fresh tomatoes
Onion
Salt (no pepper)
Gobs of olive oil

 

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@millionsknives that must've been wicked good!

 

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@chrislehrer that stuffed zucchini is amazing. I'm going to have to do something similar here, we've got some big ones growing. Hmmmm, what should I stuff it with!?!!!

 

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Well obviously. Congrats!