Foodie Friday: Greek Food

I like to write about places I've visited.

So I wasn't surprised at all when the characters in Acquainted With the Night  went to Greece.

Kalambaka is a small town that sits in the shadows of Meteora, the cliff-top monateries.

Here's Varlaarm Monastery, perched atop a boulder. It was amazing to drive up and see these pillars rising into the fog. Like a dream.

Since food is a major issue in our family, we visited many sidewalk cafes and tavernas.

I developed a deep affection for the dark, mysterious, flavorful kalamata olive.

Moussaka is pure comfort food.

And I ate many gyros--these are pita-wrapped (homemade-in-Greece pitas).

I will eat chick peas straight from the can, so I was in Foodie heaven when I found hummus. 

And for dessert--baklava.

Naturally (because I'm a natural foodie), I have a desperate need to feed people. I love feeding my characters while I'm writing, so Caro and Jude enjoyed several authentic Greek meals. I ended up cutting some of the descriptions because AWTN is a thriller, not a food-fest, but my characters didn't lack for calories. :-)

I wish I could sink my fangs into a thick, sweet chunk of baklava right now.

AWTN hits bookstores on November 29th. I can't wait!!

To celebrate, I'm giving away a Kindle (and free, *real* books, your choice).



The deadline is October 27th. Visit Piper's blog for details.

Here's a 58-second video:

                                 

What about you? What's your favorite Greek food?

Gollum trivia: Dr. G and I are celebrating our 33rd wedding anniversary today!

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