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Why Greeks Eat Bakaliaros Skordalia on Greek Independence Day

If you find yourself in Greece on March 25th, you will notice fried cod gracing every table—a beloved national dish enjoyed nationwide. This is Bakaliaros Skordalia — crispy, golden fried cod paired with a bold and velvety garlic-potato dip. But why is this simple yet delicious dish so closely tied to Greek Independence Day? As

Apokries Traditions: The Greek Carnival

Visit Greece in winter and you may be just in time for a fun, masquerading time called apokries, which is the Greek Carnival.