Greece: Feast
A rare vase painting of a women's symposium.
(We now think of a symposium as a serious-minded gathering of intellectuals. In ancient Greece, it was a cultivated drinking party. As with most of classical Greek culture, it was male.)
The gustatory highlight of the trip was a group feast at Charoula's home on Aegina.
If you are in a group that needs to plan a feast, and Shirley is among your number, you would do well to put her in charge of the menu. That is what we did.
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Charoula and Shirley shopping |
Alison and Pat, sous chefs |
The Feast. Clockwise from top left: fresh bread, minted potatoes; green salad with feta cheese; vase of fuchsia from the garden; fresh oranges and figs; salad of oranges, olives, red onion, pomegranate seeds, and pistachios; spanakopita; green beans with tomatoes; roasted garlic; beet greens; tzatziki; crudite of fresh local produce; beet and yogurt dip; hummus; mystery dish (special prize to she who can identify it); fava garnished with red onions. Wine, coffee, and dessert not shown (assorted baklava and chocolates). |
