In this pre-Holy Week episode of “The Sweet Life”, we explore the tradition of fasting and highlight Lenten dishes from various regions of Greece. With us:
– Nutritionist and dietitian Panagiota Karakasidou explains the health benefits of fasting and offers advice for safely transitioning back to meat-based meals on Easter Sunday.
– Chef Aristotelis Megoulas guides us through the traditional Easter flavors of Corfu, while Theano Paschali shares Holy Week and Easter dishes from Komotini.
– Our journey concludes in Sifnos, with insights from Giorgos Stavrianos, and in Karpathos, thanks to the contribution of Maria Konstantina Andrianopoulou.
At the microphones: Nikos Ioannidis and Natasa Vissarionos.