This is going to be a “mish mash” of a post. I have a few people to thank and answer a meme (sort of!). So, sit back, relax and have a “cuppa” with me. Speaking of, I find I’m drinking way too much coffee these days. I really can’t help it. I never start my day without a few of these. There’s something magical about the aroma as I wait for the coffee to boil using the “cafetera”. Mmmm…I just probably need to cut down during the day. I also drink Greek coffee but I will never make it at home…it really is an acquired taste. When I’m visiting the “relies” (Aussie slang for relatives) I never turn it down. I’m always polite…no need to offend a Greek auntie or there will be consequences! In Greece I always order a “frappe”…Greece’s version of the iced coffee. It’s really addictive and quite potent and the best place to enjoy it is in a noisy cafe. Just don’t start talking politics as you may be there for a while!
When I visit the US I often have “issues” with the coffee served there. It has goten better over the years but I certainly won’t be ordering one of those multi titled coffees. As I regularly visit San Francisco, I’ve managed to locate a couple of decent places serving up a good espresso. I love San Francisco and I’ll be highlighting some pictures from my recent travels there soon.
I also wanted to thank Susan from Food Blogga for giving me an “Excellent Blog” award. Thanks again for thinking of me and offering all those lovely praises. Also I wanted to say thank you to Ben from Whats Cooking. Ben provided invaluable support to me recently when I moved to WordPress. He explained certain things that I couldn’t grasp and sent me numerous emails to help me out. Muchas gracias amigo Ben!
Now..time for a meme. I have been tagged by Elly from Elly says opa! to participate in the musical meme thats doing the current rounds. Ok…I know this might sound like a cop out but there are too many songs for me to list. My tatses are quite eclectic and I sometimes go through periods where I don’t listen to anything in particular for a few weeks. But I won’t leave it at that. I’ll do something musical. I want to leave you with a recent clip from “Australia’s got Talent”. I’m sure the Greeks and most certainly the Greek-Australians will see the humour in this. It’s very clever. I hope you enjoy it…the “zorba” is a classic and it’s always played on my iPod. (ignore the first 10 secs…)
[youtube:http://youtube.com/watch?v=SzhZr-uKTlc]
I’m submitting my coffe picture to this month’s “CLICK” event, titled Tea and Coffee.
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LOL! Funny… I was just sipping on a frappe when I read this posting.
I think Mikis Theodorakis needs to see this video. 
LOL…great clip,,,see the power of music?
Pete, who’s the brunette judge? Need I say she’s hot?
thank you for a lovely cilck. you have mail.
Absolutuely hilarious Peter! I almost spit a mouthful of tea across the room when the Zorba started up even with your hint.
OMG! LOL that was completely unexpected and so HOT! LOL
Great clip :-p
Oh I forgot, you are very welcome my friend. Anything I can do to help
OMG Peter – I cacked myself laughing at that clip – hysterical.
(The judge is Danni Minogue)
I’m with you with the coffee, Peter! Una buena cafetera (oro ley) is the best. Starting with the noise it does when it starts to flow out and following with that wonderful smell… I cannot think straight until I get my first cup… with a bit of milk (un cortado
por favor)
First time I travelled to the States, I couldn’t believe that thing they call coffee was coffee!!!! Nothing to do with ours, just something else
I’ve also tried frappe in Athens and Mykonos… aaaaahhhhh I wish I could go back there one day!
What a great video Peter!!! Hilarious!!!!!
What a beautiful picture!
The video is a hoot Peter:D It had me in stitches. I like my coffee iced as well and never drink it on a daily basis…I will never have shares in Starbucks…wink…
congrats on the awards! and oh my..i adore this picture. the elixir of life?? haha..this is black gold..man it’s good! not very much a coffee person but lol. an espresso or weed?
go figure.
Peter, we had a nice laugh watching the video. The second on the left should join The Bolshoi Ballet. He is a great talent (lol). Your picture is lovely and btw I am drinking my second double Greek coffee as I am writing to you.
Huh, I swear I commented, but I guess not? You deserve all of those awards and more, babe. Just remember the little people when you make it to the top!
That is a gorgeous picture! Love it!
Oops sorry I’m late but anything with coffee is just my kinda cuppa & your post caught my eye! Zorba the Greek has been on my list of favourites ever since I was in school, & the mention makes my coffee taste even better. Love the picture (very late in life, I know)…cheers!!
hilarious video clip peter, great addition to a food blog
i’m sure we could write a whole post on greek identity, couldnt we?
i feel the same way you did – for a long time i didnt really know who i was
but now i do… i’m a cretan… !!! ???
oops, i forgot to tell mention that i’m not a frappe lover, and i do so much cooking that i am too fed up with the kitchen to bother to make greek coffee – my favorite coffee is JACOBS filter, made in a plunger
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