Monday 29 April 2013

FORGET ME NOT ....FLOWER SHOP IN OIA

SKALA RESTAURANT / TAVERNA IN OIA



As i'm not on the island for a while i can give my view on knowing very well skalla .But for sure with the weather there today it is worth going during the day and trying several of my favourite dishes .

STARTERS:
1. Zucchini pie and the yogurt hits the spot to making it a lovely light starter.
2.Onion pie and the pine nuts just give it a lovely soft crunch when you bit into it .
3. Skala salad is great using their organic products and their chloro cheese is mouth watering.
MAIN DISHES:
1. Kleftiko lamb a lovely tender piece of meat backed in oven with tomatoes,cheese and a little hot spice.
2.Moussaka one to die for made by dimitris the chef .
3.Fresh fish off the grill it just falls off the fork is all i can say.
DSSERTS:
1.Baklava a lovely sweet with nuts and soaked in greek honey rapped in a flaky pastry with a drizzle of honey.
2.Fresh greek yoghurt topped with a spoonful of local sweet home made fruit jam.
AND LAST BUT NOT LEASE A TRADITIONAL GREEK COFFEE                

                    


Sunday 28 April 2013

KRINAKI TAVERNA =THE HUB OF FINIKA SANTORINI

 
http://www.krinaki-santorini.gr/krinaki/krinaki/contact_eng.html


Anthony one of the owners of krinaki and can be seen 
as a person who loves the style of charcoal grilling of meat and fresh fish . He takes great pride and joy in the cuts of meat that when it comes to cooking you know there is no such question as" how would you like your meat done? "
There is also a joy in going into this taverna when you can find at times the local older generation there in the morning selling their vegetables,wild greens and cheese,to watch anthony's eyes light up and this shows in the enjoyment of his presentation of the final salads  or vegetation dishes he serves in his taverna .   
 
 This garden or should i say terrace is a joy to sit in and look down into the gardens of finika or the local people going about their everyday lifestyles ie. housework, cooking and in the lovely warm evenings in  spring or summer sitting in their garden chairs nattering about their day in a lovely ease of simple lives that the finika people are known for . 

SANTORINI 'S SUNRISING 2 YEARS AGO .....HAVE A LOVELY RELAXING SUNDAY TO EVERYONE

Sunrising on the island a  time of  the day when all are sleeping in peace and quiet ,but you wonder at times when is the island  ever at rest ?....Then i suggest waking up early one morning and take the old footpath  from oia to fira  and just sit  at the highest point and  listen to nature and animal life waking up to the dawn of sunlight rising.
A time of  awe and  understanding of the past to  how an island developed of the years to become as 

it is today .

Friday 26 April 2013

EPILEKTON SHOP IN OIA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Epilekton/313662712081815?fref=ts
http://www.epilekton.gr/gr/
The most famous square in oia and on your right just before the steps leading down to the bus station you will find Epilekton famous for it's friendly service and a shop full of gifts for giving to family and friends this greek easter .


From the decorative candles which are  light on good friday when the church is put in darkness and the light of the newly blessed flame is shared to the community it will be a delightful candle to share the special flame .

Tasso also has so many small gifts for all ages to those special presents  

Thursday 25 April 2013

IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY SHOP ..IN OIA

http://www.itsabeautifulday.gr/page1.aspx


How i loved high heeled shoes in my heyday as a 20 year old i had a colour for every outfit and it was great to change mood with the colour i wore .

Funny how shoes can make a big finish to what you wear ,your hair can be terrible but if your shoes don't match then you have a big problem .Ladies how many of you have been during the summer days on holidays in your flip-flops, sports shoes or bear feet during the hot days but come to the evening ready to go out and enjoy a lovely evening wining and dining in beauty and been so relaxed you wish you could shout out look at my shoes well no need people will see them and either ask you where you bought them or admire with the same joy you have in wearing them . 


SO GO GIRLS AND SHOW YOUR 
FEET THIS SUMMER
 IN
STYLE 

ΣΠΗΛΙΑ (CAVE) SHOP IN OIA

Maria it is amazing how things look hanging on a clothes rail. But once you try them on the colour can make you feel different .So for that reason it is lovely when going into your shop your energy and eagerness to say " Lets play with clothes" and in the end people walk out feeling great at their experience and remember when wearing the item of clothing they  have bought in your shop .

Monday 22 April 2013

VAZEOS CAR-MOTO RENTAL IN OIA

http://www.vazeos.gr/

SORRY THIS CAR IS NOT FOR RENT IT IS JUST ON SHOW .
How can i talk about cars when i don't drive,but i know there are many people who go on holiday and don't know where to go for good prices and reliable car, or just want to be on holiday driving in a different car
 .
CHECK THEIR WEBSITE FOR SPECIAL DEALS AND THEIR PRICE LIST 

ZOE-AEGAS TRADITIONAL HOUSES IN OIA

http://www.zoe-aegeas.gr/gallery_eng.html


Zoe-aegas houses are set looking onto the calder
on the foot path towards the castle of oia where 
you are just at the heart of the village but also in the evenings in another peace and quite sitting on your balconies staring out onto the caldera .



The traditional houses are run by two very nice people george who takes pride in 
 greeting you They are very keen to make your stay as comfortable and as pleasant, and i have never known them to not have a smile when showing you your home for the few days while staying in oia .




It is amazing to open the courtyard door to the traditional caves and close the door an just relax
in comfort. All is taken care of from booking a car,  informed of excursions, sights to see or where to eat
A place feeling like home from home environment and loved by all who have visited . 






SKALA OPENS AND I WISH THEM A GREAT SUMMER

One of my places that as you will all know i love and when the eve of greek easter comes it is when i really feel im celebrating easter with family and friends . Have a lovely easter and my heart will be with you all .

Sunday is a day off for me as im back in glasgow and so happy my sister recovered from her operation and is doing so well .
 This video is for her in the strength she has shown and given to use as a family to believe that life has ups and downs but never stops giving joy in hope for a brighter day and it has come to us as a family 
love you ruth xxxx

Saturday 20 April 2013

PELAGOS HOTEL

http://www.pelagos-hotel-oia.com
https://www.facebook.com/pelagos.oia?fref=ts


Looking for a retreat into combining an outdoor holiday of climbing ,walking , swimming, yoga ,or just strolling along the old country paths then Pelagos is an ideal place to stay at in a friendly  family environment that caters to everyone's needs.
This hotel is only 5 minutes by car or 20 minutes on foot takes you to the historical village of oia where you can find all you need to enjoy your stay from shops ,restaurants ,coffee shops and watching the sunset .But 
i believe when you arrive at the hotel you will just want to stay all day at the poolside or the beach with an occasional walk along some of the old paths made by the farmers of the past and explore the natural nature 
of traditional santorini farmers 

Even the butterfly's are so relaxed and the hotel produces it's own local vegetables that are used in their greek traditional dishes that makes you want to ask for the recipe to take home with you .Just relax is the ethos of the hotel owners Anthony and Panos
HAVE A LOVELY GREEK EASTER  
                                                                        

ELEGY SHOP IN OIA

 How a painting in the background can lay there in showing the soul and heart of the artist that money can never buy, but sits there to remind the beauties of the female or male body  the distance thoughts and dreams that in time blossom when an artist picks up the paintbrush and feels that some art can be sold that money can buy . 

Glass is also an art formed in another way of showing 
the inner craft of mood and touch and as light falls at angles to reflect glows when displayed or hung in special places to bring out the beauties of a home . 
     
      Elegy shop has created a balance of art in representing
      a few greek artist that is worth going into the shop and
      remembering when you take away a piece of art with
      fond memories  of santorini and the greek people .

          

Friday 19 April 2013

LOCAL OIA BAKERY 1 and 2

Looking for that fresh bread and rolls for a great start to the day or to have with your greek salad then try out the bakery on the main road sitting on the corner before you head down towards the sea.Or just before you turn to the right to head for Amudie  by car,if on foot it is situated on the right hand side below the post office .
As in a few days time it will be the greek easter you should try Tsoureki which is a tradition in greece for children to give their godparent at easter and is know if correct to have a coin in it for good blessing .
 WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU DIDN'T TRY 
Balava a sweet full of nuts honey surrounded by pastry
loukoumades  great to eat while watching tv or just wanting that sweet dough in lots of honey with a touch of cinnamon to stop the calories from the icing-sugar

HAVE A GREAT 2013 SUMMER.  

SUNSET SNACK BAR IN OIA

 I BELIEVE ONE OF THE BEST VIEWS
To sit up on their top terrace and have a view of the caldera and amudie is breath taking .I had always sat
down stairs which for me was of found memories of friends gathering in the autumn and spring over some wine  or Μεζέδες για ούζο
which is great for lunch time or after shopping .
The owner retried and handed it down to his children who also have kept the family reputation of friendly and they have put their own names to the menu to create some lovely dishes and classic greek salads .





I HAVEN'T TRIED YET BUT WILL DO AND LET YOU KNOW .
They are getting a great reputation for making good
cocktail drinks and for sure sitting and watching the sunset over a lovely cocktail to start caring  onto a few small dishes will be what oia is most famous for.

I wish you a lovely 2013 summer  

Thursday 18 April 2013

AEGEAN DESIGNS FIROSTEFANI

http://aegeandesigns.wordpress.com
/https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aegean-Designs-Santorini/168357649860053

Alison a person with a smile and joy in her art  and it shows in her paintings of vibrant and Mediterranean colours and themes related to santorini and the colours of the joy in life .









                                                                                                    


On the old walkway from oia to firostefani  you can find Aegean Designs  in a hidden courtyard you will find Alison listening to her music painting till her heart is at content in portraying art that describes the simple life styles of islands and a work that lets you get away from a commercial world we live in .
HAVE A LOVELY 2013 SUMMER 
                                                                                                             








                                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                       

SKALA RESTAURANT / TAVERNA IN OIA

Skala feels like home for me my first restaurant i went to 15yrs ago and it has never changed, The warmth and friendly service is still the same .Even they have the same chefs dimitris and lambros who work to creating a balance of their skills .

I wish when you open for 2013 the best summer and will see you all soon  

EPLEKTON SHOP

http://www.epilekton.gr/gr/

Eplekton the shop that tells stories of greece and the world of life styles and traditions.From the little boy in the small streets in Piraeus selling coffee to the offices and shops. To the merchant sales of faraway carpets from Damascus. 
The shop is an oasis on the square of oia next to the Platsani church And Tasos with his greek hospitality combine still today the joy of walking into his shop a lovely feeling of not just buying but making a holiday  memory one you will never forget when you go home and display or use everyday   

Saturday 13 April 2013

SKALA RESTAURANT / TAVERNA


Contact : Christos Markozanes & Stavros Sigalas 
Address : Oia 
Zipcode : 847
City : Santorini 
Phone : +30 22860 71362 
Fax : +30 22860 71569 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Skala-Restaurant/397904573577881?fref=ts

Skala is one of the older and well known places to eat in ,with it's friendly service and combinations of keeping home made santorini mum's dishes with local products that they take pride  in finding to create a menu that will suit people of all walks of life   
Their grand terrace where you can sit looking onto the calder watching the boats sailing  or if you like watch people popping in and out of the shops above. 

This excellent taverna on a quiet terrace is probably the best-kept culinary secret in Oia. Besides Santorinian specialities like foungato (zucchini frittata) with yogurt sauce, other Mediterranean flavours to savor include shallot and-pine-kernel pastries and seafood pasta.  centred around an old brick oven. This is Skala, an unpretentious taverna on the site of the village's old bakery. Since its opening in 1984, Skala has been run by the owners Stavros Sigalas and Christos Markozanis, 

OURANIA TRADITIONAL GREEK KAFENIO

 Ourania kafenio sits in her little back garden and is open all  year to local people and visitors, the sound of the neighbours chit chat and gatherings for morning greek coffee on her little small try maintain the traditional way her father did in their kafenio they had hidden in his garden on the calder 14 years ago .
The menu is very simple greek salad , omelets,cheese,olives,and at times local sausage served with a glass of wine ,ouzo ,raki,greek beer and soft drinks for those summer days when you want to just relax. 

OIASUNSET HOTEL .....YESTERDAYS SUNSET

http://www.oiasunset.com/


A poolside view of the sun setting yesterday an evening of a calm and warm colours in the sky
and so clear you could see all the neighbourly islands

Thursday 11 April 2013

FORGET ME NOT ....FLOWER SHOP IN OIA

Forget me not flower shop can be found hidden away in a small court between two shops in oia 

Sprios and nickos have brought a lovely flare to having a gift of displaying or advising how to set-up flowers for weddings ,special occasions and most of all that special day when a birthday comes around and you want to show your wishes 


There is never a problem to finding those unusual flowers if order in advance to making your photos and memories of santorini an un forgetful time . The shop also can also cater to landscaping your garden with shrubs that will blossom in the santorini climate or other parts of the world .
  

MIAOY! SHOP! Handmade gifts and accseeories


A shop heading in the direction of the famous sunset but taking the right-hand path towards the mills.
 Maria a young lady who has always a smile and a lovely way  of interacting with her customers in greek/english is a joy .
The products in the shop sweet colourful   will bring a smile in memories of the time browsing around  

Have a great summer and enjoy giving from time to time your biscuits and sweets as a way of saying thank you to friends and visitors      

Tuesday 9 April 2013

KRINAKI TAVERNA FINIKA



"Krinaki" is situated at Finikia village, which is on top of the plains of Oia in Santorini. Finikia was always tied to the harvests of Santorini, since its people took care of the lands and the vineyards, the fava, the tomatoes, the eggplants, the zucchini, the vegetables that were produced every season, as well as the few trees of the island, mainly figs and some mulberries.
"Krinakihas a unique relationship with the traditional agricultural products of this village. It has also been a cava in the time period of exporting wine and has combined its two wells into the deco of  a grand building with lots of history of  finika lifestyle . Try their meat dishes that have been cooked on charcoal to your request