Thursday 24 February 2011

Smokey Thursday

Today is known as "Smokey Thursday" in Greece. The explanation is that this is the last official day to eat meat before Lent begins. It is called smokey ,as all the traditional  meat tavernas will be packed full tonight , grilling lamb ,pork , beef kebabs  steaks and chops for all they are worth.
As a result the smoke bilges up into the sky.
Meat obviously is the main focus of the meal, but it is usually eaten with chips , bread and of course a traditional Greek salad.

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