Tithorea

05/28/2026

The Greek alphabet, traditionally believed to have emerged in the eighth century BC, is now undergoing reevaluation thanks to groundbreaking research at Leiden University. Associate Professor Willemijn Waal’s investigation aims to explore whether the Greek alphabet, initially recorded on perishable materials, might be centuries older.

“In the 1930s, the prevailing theory was of an ‘alphabetic bang,'” explains Waal. “It was thought that in the eighth century BC, the Greek alphabet as we know it today swiftly developed, spread, and diverged into other alphabets like those used in Anatolia and Italy, eventually leading to the Latin script.”

05/28/2026

I have a July 31-Aug 10 itinerary and a last-minute option for the end of June. Let’s talk!

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05/26/2026

Thank you The Domestic Curator for this delicious recipe!

LEMON PUDDING CAKE
This is my kind of dessert... light, full of lemon, and just a handful of ingredients. It’s a favorite of mine, I hope you enjoy as well.
INGREDIENTS:
-4 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temp, plus more for the dish
-1 c. granulated sugar
-3 large eggs, separated
-1/3 c. all-purpose flour
-3/4 c. whole milk
-1/3 c. fresh lemon juice
-Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 350°F and grease shallow 2-quart oval baking dish with butter.
2. Using electric mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar and egg yolks in large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add flour and mix to combine. Reduce mixer speed to low and mix in milk and lemon juice (batter may look curdled).
3. In second bowl, with clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, 3 minutes. Stir one-third of whites into lemon mixture, then fold in remaining whites until combined.
4. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and place dish in roasting pan. Add enough boiling water to roasting pan to come one-third of the way up baking dish. Transfer roasting pan to oven and bake until light golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
5. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.

05/26/2026

UPDATE: sold out!

I have 4 pieces available today! $6

Crispy layers, creamy custard, and aromatic syrup poured over while the galaktoboureko is still warm… pure Greek comfort.

Have you ever tried homemade galaktoboureko?

Save this for later, and share it with someone who would never say no to a piece of galaktoboureko

05/26/2026

Good morning! I have missed you all. My store has been quiet but I am hoping the smells coming out of it this week will bring you back in.

I will be making my delicious tomorrow, which will be available for the rest of the week. I highly recommend you pre-order to guarantee you have this comforting meal for your family on the day you NEED it :)

Also, I will have my mini rolls available all week, plus my Greek Orzo Salad!

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05/25/2026

🇬🇷🧀 wins 8 of the best hard cheeses in the world by

05/25/2026

I like to check sometimes on Amazon to see if any olive oil I know and trust is being sold. I came across TERRA CRETA, which I currently am selling because not only do I love the taste of it, but I have also taken my groups to see the original tree this olive oil comes from. In Ano Vouves grows the oldest olive tree in the world - the date keeps changing because carbon dating technologies always improve. When I started doing my tours, this majestic tree was 2800 years old. Its branches have given shade to farmers long before Christianity, epic wars, and famous philosophers. Last year, it was tested again giving a new age of 3300 years old! Two of its offsprings stand near by that are 1900 years old! It is intimately tied to the Olympic Games because branches from this monumental, living tree were used to weave the victory wreaths for the marathon winners at the 2004 Athens Olympics and 2008 Beijing Olympic! Clippings from it have made millions of trees that currently produce olive oil like this one. In a sense, when you consume this, you are consuming 3000-5000 year old DNA. (the last photo is at , showing you how olives are harvested).

SO, you can imagine my surprise that I found it on Amazon. I copied and pasted the description used (but I fixed the spelling/grammar).

"About this item
- Fully traceable to the PDO Kolymvari region - Protected Designation of Origin - where you can find the full laboratory analysis and satellite images of the fields from which your olive oil originated.
- Cold extracted
- Certified by the European Union as to the authenticity of the oil.
- Multi-award winning, Internationally-renowned, high-end extra virgin olive oil from Crete, Greece
- Packed and bottled at Source in Kolymvari, Crete, Greece"

It is currently being sold for $147 for a 3L tin! That is $49 per litre!

I am selling a 750mL glass bottle for $24!

Sometimes, Amazon is not your best option.
always is!