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00:17 Ano Petralona is a short walk to the south of the Athens Acropolis, in the shadow of the area where Alexa explored Stoicism with Donald Robertson
00:47 Lemonanthos – Local, Family run, eatery…
06:07 ‘Dakos’ Salad Lemonanthos style. With spring onions and myzithra cheese fresh capers from Crete.
12:30 Tasty Cheese Pie with Sesame seeds and honey.
13:24 Home made Hummus with caramelised onion and caperberry style leaves.
19:06 Liver with mango dressing… shouldn’t work, but it does.
26:05 The Ano Petralona neighbourhood houses are traditional, quaint with original details and painted bright yellow and red..



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In this episode, Alexia Amvrazi talks to Pantelis Melissinos, son of Stavros – sandal maker to the stars. Pantelis talks about his life, vision and art from his shop in Athens.
00:45 Stavros Melissinos – The Poet Sandal maker.
1:11 Melissinos Art – the Store is an experience, containing works of art as well as the famous sandals.
5:00 Aristotle Onassis was one of the Sandalmaker’s customers, bringing his entourage to get traditional Greek sandals for strutting around Mykonos. Other clients included Isadora Duncan‘s brother and The Beatles.
8:10 Pantelis’ recent work can be found on his Facebook page.
Alexia first met Stavros & Pantelis Melissinos in 2004 when her filmmaker friend Angelike Contis made the documentary Olympic Diaries – a documentary about 3 people’s lives during the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Featuring volunteer Vasilios Contis, reporter Alexia Amvrazi and poet sandal-maker Stavros Melissinos.
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David Fuller and Christina Ioannidis discover a deli in Plaka that offers the chance to experience an Olive Oil tasting. Guided by Erikka and Maria from Malotira, the team learn about the different varieties and the health benefits of olive oil.
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The mythology of Athens and the story of Athena and the Olive Tree. A podcast by Stephen Fry (1:38)How to get to Malotira. (2:39)Olive oil is tasted with three properties in mind – Fruitiness, Spiciness and Bitterness (or pungency) (5:12)The first olive oil is a variety called Manaki – It is grown mainly in the on the Peloponnese in the region of Argolis. It is known for its sweetness, its milder taste and soft texture. (7:35)The second olive oil is made from a variety of olives called Koroneiki. A golden, green olive oil with an intense fruity aroma. Often described as soft, juicy and cool. The oil was produced in Crete – an island to the south of Greece (11:01)The third olive oil is also made from Koroneiki olives, but it is produced in the Peloponnese, an area to the west of Athens. (11:16)Next up, the ‘fancy’ olive oil in a bottle that looks like a Caribbean rum bottle from Corfu. The variety is Lianolia from a family grove. This oil has been awarded with a ‘Health Claim Certificate’ which means it has a high level of polyphenols that have health benefits. (11:50)The final olive oil from Crete is almost ‘medicinal’ in taste. It is a single variety oil made from Tsounati olives. This oil has a very high level of polyphenols. (12:35)Olive oils that have a high level of polyphenols can apply for a certificate to have a health claim. The EU study into the health effects of olive oil can be found here (19:43)Book Safe Athens Airport & Port TaxisArrange your Athens Airport or Port Taxi pickup in advance with Welcome Pickups. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
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Alexia Amvrazi ventures just outside of Athens to the Cycladic island of Andros. Here are some Show Notes and links... 
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(1:50) Andros was named as one of the ’52 Places to Love in 2021’ by The New York TimesThe trip starts with a swim and chat on the beach with author Diana Farr Louis - Diana is my co-author, together with Diane Shugart, of the globally-sold book ‘111 Places in Athens That You Shouldn’t Miss’(6:00) Heather honey(9:00) Andros cheeses and other local products(12:00) Andros Routes (17:00) Explore Andros(17:50) Traditional Lemon Tree House(18:34) Sariza Springs(18:40) Andros Life Project(20:05) Afoi Tridima Butcher’s(20: 55) Andriakon Bio Shop(21:10) Fouskothalassies ShopParadosiako Pandopoleio is in the Agora in the Chora. Traditional master cook Despina Karystinou can be reached on her mobile: (+30) 6973479284. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified when the recipe is posted.
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In this episode, David Fuller and Alexia Amvrazi discuss the unique coffee and cafe culture of Athens. This episode was recorded at Da Capo in Kolonaki – one of Athens’ more upmarket suburbs.
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What can modern folks learn about dealing with trauma, getting a higher perspective of problems and Internet trolls from Greece’s ancient philosophers? In this episode Alexia Amvrazi takes a sunset walk on the ancient Athenian Pnyx hill near the Acropolis with Donald Robertson, an acclaimed world expert and author on the association between modern psychotherapy – particularly CBT - and Greek and Roman Stoic philosophy, to discover his own sensory experience of Athens and how he believes the Stoics would sense Athens today.


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