The Role of the Koumbara
In a few weeks time, I will be one of the 3 Koumbaras at my sister-in-law’s wedding. In Greece, being asked to be the Koumbara is held in similar high regard to being the Maid of Honour or Bridesmaid in an…
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It is Greek Easter this weekend, a big event that preparations have been underway for since final orders were called on last Easter. The format is always the same. Friends and family descend upon Yiayia…
Scumbags in South-West London (not you George)
Last week, on a whim (and a little bit of a sugar rush), I tweeted George Michael to invite him to YiaYia’s Greek Easter BBQ. I didn’t expect him to tweet back (he didn’t) or…
The One Where BB brought her new fella
The weather was perfect for YiaYia’s annual Greek Easter barbecue yesterday. The usual crowds were there – the Griwi’s, the A-Team, Rob 1, Anna, George, John & Aleko, Carolyn & Dave, plus some newbies –…
Countdown to GREEK EASTER SUNDAY!!
This Easter Sunday will be my 5th Greek Easter celebration. This year, it falls on the same day as UK Easter but most of the time it doesn’t. This is because of the moon and that’s…
Everybody Loves Raymond… and Panagiotis
Hahaha, too funny. This show should be called Everybody Loves Panagiotis. Just make the parents Greek instead of Italian and have two sisters instead of a brother. Love it.
