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Invitation a Culinary Greek Destination

Let’s begin with A strong fresh Brewed Greek coffee The aroma alone, Will wake up Your senses, Allow you to Let go, to keep An open mind to delight And excite You, relax your taste buds. About to travel, Don’t put up fences, Today is the morning After the night before, No doubt you feel groggy You drank lots of Ouzo and Raki, And you are now Paying the fee. But don’t slurp it To the bottom, An experience Never forgotten. Let’s get started, We invite you To our Greek buffet day, So please stay. PARAKALEO, No need to think It through, Any excuse will do. The menu includes Spanakopita, And Tiropita With feta Haloumi, and parmesan Cheese, Kleftiko lamb cooking Slowly and steady. People salivating, Knives, forks at the ready, Greek roast potatoes Add olive oil and butter, Garlic, cloves, bay leaves, Add loads of lemon, Leaves a lasting impression, Sea salt and ground pepper, Oh, I forgot Organum, A must, always in the kitchen Of a Greek home and mum. There will be plenty of pasta, With bolognaise ala Greco mode, tons of garlic, And napolitana sauce. For the vegetarian, Par of the course. Parmesan cheese Whipped with sour cream, Bought from a Greek deli, Add chopped olives. We’ve Planned a delicious Menu for all, Eaten any season of the year, Spring, summer Winter or fall. How can there ever be A menu and Greek buffet, Without pita And souvlakia and humus, And tzatziki and taramosalata, And our last savoury dish Is moussaka, With fried potatoes, Aubergines and a tasty Greek style mince, layer It, and make a béchamel, Light and fluffy What a treat, spill it on top, Béchamel can never flop! Now we arrive at fun time, Ice cream and hot Chocolate sauce, Why, just because, Loukoumades, fried to A golden brown, And smothered in honey, And sesame Seed and baklava, Prepared lovingly, And carefully oiling Each filo and then baking It with an assortment of Nuts, chopped figs, Fig jam and honey Well how about We open a poetry soup Kitchen So we can learn how To become Michelin Chefs! STIN HYGEIA SAS From Elias and Jenny An Ouzo or Raki Complimentary On Entry! Us Greeks live with a Zest for life, Eat, drink and be merry, And The ferry, The time will come, But Dear God, Life is good, please, We are not quite ready! OUZO AND RAKI – VERY STRONG GREEK ALCOHOL PARAKALO – MEANS PLEASE STIN HYGEIA SAS – MEANS TO YOUR HEALTH OR JUST “CHEERS”

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Date: 8/20/2022 12:25:00 PM
LOL, yes, I'm with you on that, especially the last line!!!
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Date: 7/23/2022 8:33:00 AM
Hi Jennifer, I am glad I have started he dinner for this has made me want to eat. My belly is grumbling and I will surely be at that party. The glory of food. This is such a creative write. I love it. This has to be a fave, Jennifer. God bless. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs always ..... Mike. XX
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Date: 7/3/2022 2:03:00 PM
What a creatively creative culinary philosophical musing, how in a lighter way one must be guided to the prolific reality, not to hyperbole, one must learn from you... hugs Silpika
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Date: 7/2/2022 8:29:00 AM
A food journey and love my food. Well written poem. love phyl
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Date: 6/19/2022 6:41:00 AM
What a delicious reason to throw a party! I savored every mouthwatering step of the cultural journey through food. Jennifer, you have done a beautiful job of describing how it is to have joy in life constantly available.
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Date: 6/18/2022 8:25:00 PM
One aspect i love being within a world wide community, is learning through one's poetry, this a prime example. Love it, Jennifer.
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Date: 6/18/2022 2:13:00 PM
what a yummy poem, Jennifer. WELL DONE
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Date: 6/18/2022 7:12:00 AM
Stin Hygeia Sas, my friend, and thank you for this delicious poem. :-) Amazingly presented, Jennifer. Hugs, Bill
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Date: 6/14/2022 9:18:00 PM
Yum... Yum..... Edibles galore! Without beginning to taste, my stomach is full just by reading the list of delicious Greek dishes you have kept ready. The very smell of brewed tea enters my nostrils. So let us start with it. There is plenty of time to savor the taste of your delectable, mouth watering dishes one by one . Thanks Jenny for the wonderful treat you have so generously served for everyone.
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Date: 6/13/2022 10:24:00 PM
Soo delicious... Never tasted these food before but your words kindle me to do so... So beautifully described...
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Date: 6/12/2022 2:32:00 AM
Food glorious food, especially if it's Mediterranean!! You have certainly left many of your readers salivating, Jenny! We Maltese can relate to many of the things you mentioned, but some are typically Greek. ~ Warm regards and hugs // paul
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Date: 6/11/2022 1:20:00 PM
O what a celebration of food! Enjoyed the delicious walk through food culture. Joy of life always at the ready--wonderfully described, Jennifer.
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Date: 6/11/2022 9:00:00 AM
Going to get my ticket now...I wish. My family is from Sicily -- my daughter took one of those DNA tests, and I am probably about 75% Greek. God, you guys sure got around! Blessings my friend. This was delightful read. So well penned, and expressive of loving family life. If someone comes in my house, and leaves without eating and drinking my best, I feel that I have failed God's Nature.
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Date: 6/11/2022 8:10:00 AM
I have not been to Greece but I love their food - this has my mouth watering! Yes, let's eat drink and be merry :)
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Date: 6/10/2022 11:08:00 AM
STIN HYGEIA SAS to Elias and Jenny! You are right, I am salivating as I read this homage to the grand cuisine of your native country. I am in the mood for some souvlakia and humus, and tzatziki, of course, with loads of lemon. Forks and knives are ready! Opa! Blessings ~ John
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Date: 6/10/2022 5:41:00 AM
I was once in Greece and had lamb and moussaka. The chilled white wine was fabulous. Now as I grow old I have to watch my weight. Chin - Chin.
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Date: 6/10/2022 5:13:00 AM
A delicious poem! I’m grabbing a seat, a napkin and excited to eat of this buffet feast! A wonderful poem, a fave! ~ Kim
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Date: 6/9/2022 1:29:00 PM
Instructions on how to brag in poetry.
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Date: 6/9/2022 10:49:00 PM
But Bragging I will do for I passed two degrees one honours in my late forties!
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Date: 6/9/2022 10:43:00 PM
I do not understand please be more specific - a great shame you think I'm bragging this is s Greek mamas delight but Tom Cunningham's is right Greek dancing follows!
Date: 6/9/2022 12:07:00 PM
Such a fine piece of writing Jennifer, with good imagery too. Hope things are well in SA, all is good here, blessings and hugs, Gordon
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Date: 6/9/2022 10:19:00 AM
Sounds absolutely delicious Jennifer, would love to drink and eat my fill, because of the distant I suppose I never will. Enjoy your feast… Belle
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Date: 6/9/2022 4:29:00 AM
Mmmm what time shall I come round Jennifer, We can round off the evening with dancing. Tom
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Date: 6/9/2022 3:01:00 AM
- Sounds wonderful, my friend / sister Jenny ... (sorry I'm not so often on "soup" ... no one is forgotten ... everything is well ... I'm writing in my native language at the moment ... and posting on a Norwegian group :) - big hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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