Greece may not be the most popular country right now due to the financial troubles and the fact it made the Dow drop big time, but ancient Greece has been considered quite the splendid civilization. Money aside, a lot of things we enjoy are from the Greek culture.
Tonight my dear husband and I are joining a friend to enjoy some Greek food at the local Greek church. The church does it once a year as a fund raiser and it is popular enough that the tickets are sold out in advance. They have a bake sale and I envy the baking skills of many of these Greek women. The intricate blending of Phyllo dough and honey that makes it sweet enough to enjoy and light enough to think you aren't eating a lot, but fills you up nonetheless.
Besides the delicious and mouthwatering food, they have a band from Greece and dancing. We enjoy dancing vicarously, especially after a big meal, but it is a lot of fun and nice to partake the gifts the Greeks have given us though the years. I'm not sure if other cities have such a privilege and delight, but I'm sure pleased we do. Opa!
Go Greek!
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We had a beef and pasta dish, kind of like spaghetti, except it wasn't ground beef, but a very tender cut of beef chunks. Anyone know what the official name of the recipe is?
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The dinner menu leads with Kreas Me Ellinika Makaronia Kai Kokkini Saltsa -- beef with Greek macaroni and red sauce. Other goodies listed include Spanakopita (spinach pie), Greek salad, bread and baklava.