tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post4658747792552963900..comments2024-03-11T03:36:53.787-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Hora Sfakia: An Afternoon at Despina’sJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-83749756040783566332014-06-01T08:04:33.111-07:002014-06-01T08:04:33.111-07:00Oh Val, we were wondering if you were still in Cre...Oh Val, we were wondering if you were still in Crete. Will write an email soon and get caught up with you two!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-76330573610058998922014-06-01T08:01:26.893-07:002014-06-01T08:01:26.893-07:00Oh Andrew it makes my mouth water just thinking ab...Oh Andrew it makes my mouth water just thinking about that lovely temptation.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-828014722464273292014-06-01T08:00:52.299-07:002014-06-01T08:00:52.299-07:00Phoebe, thanks for stopping by today. You would d...Phoebe, thanks for stopping by today. You would drool just looking at her display case, that's for sure!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-38464061554743141662014-06-01T08:00:05.954-07:002014-06-01T08:00:05.954-07:00When you get back to Hora Sfakia, Poppy, do try so...When you get back to Hora Sfakia, Poppy, do try some of Despina's handiwork - all are worth giving in to temptation. And do tell her I said hello!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-47573016301149206712014-06-01T07:18:42.510-07:002014-06-01T07:18:42.510-07:00We left Despina on Wednesday after only a brief st...We left Despina on Wednesday after only a brief stay for coffee before our taxi for Chania and a meal (otherwise it would have been cheesecake/Sfakia Pie or some other delicacy ....) before going to the airport. The ferry was running 45 minutes late (but this is southern Crete!) so we only had time for a quick catch up with this lovely lady. She tells us her daughter, Stella, had a little girl, Maria, and how she loves being a grandmother. We promised next time to catch the earlier ferry and spend more time with her ..... and the cakes.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17173587481760295783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-22822786267068569222014-05-30T20:15:47.772-07:002014-05-30T20:15:47.772-07:00OK, I want that lemon cake right now! What wonderf...OK, I want that lemon cake right now! What wonderful memories you have of this trip, Jackie.Andrewhttp://thisisitphoto.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-72499459172294282972014-05-30T11:46:14.716-07:002014-05-30T11:46:14.716-07:00Despina sounds like superwoman and her creations j...Despina sounds like superwoman and her creations just devine. I'd love to go to her place. #FoodieTuesdayPhoebe @ Lou Messugohttp://www.loumessugo.com/en/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-87384789827763841692014-05-29T13:52:27.511-07:002014-05-29T13:52:27.511-07:00Hora Sfakia is a magical place for its stunning sc...Hora Sfakia is a magical place for its stunning scenery, and now, for its scrumptious sweets! Have been there many times, but somehow missed this charming cafe! Thanks for this inside info; will definitely seek Despina and her delicious decadent delights next time I'm there!<br /><br />xx<br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-44357320177215282582014-05-29T06:46:04.940-07:002014-05-29T06:46:04.940-07:00Julia, Muchas gracias por su visite a TravelnWrite...Julia, Muchas gracias por su visite a TravelnWrite. Yo hablo un poquito espanol pero visitarlo sus blocs ayer - estan muy bonito y interesante! Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-22771037571900232132014-05-28T11:08:40.045-07:002014-05-28T11:08:40.045-07:00Que bonito post, me he paseado por tu bloc y ha es...Que bonito post, me he paseado por tu bloc y ha estado un regalo visitarlo, te invito a ver el mio, “ Pintar es muy divertido. Constituye una delicia observar y exprimir los colores. Espero tu visita y si no eres seguidora me encantarías que te hicieras y así compartir nuestros blocs. Elracodeldetall.blogspot.com<br />Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331436763088230570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-22119105826756977692014-05-28T07:41:14.466-07:002014-05-28T07:41:14.466-07:00That was the problem Corinne: two main streets led...That was the problem Corinne: two main streets led to our hotel, one of them we had to pass Despina's and the other we passed Niki's bakery (that I wrote about last year) sigh. . .oh the temptations! Thanks much for your visit!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-7677517786757686462014-05-28T07:40:06.504-07:002014-05-28T07:40:06.504-07:00Thanks for your visit today - always appreciated!Thanks for your visit today - always appreciated!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-70035369697716411412014-05-28T07:39:43.686-07:002014-05-28T07:39:43.686-07:00Glad you are enjoying my little out of the way pla...Glad you are enjoying my little out of the way places, Marcia. They provided us some of the most economical stays and enriching experiences in Greece. And thanks again for hosting Foodie Tuesday!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-4247841042338908072014-05-28T07:38:39.697-07:002014-05-28T07:38:39.697-07:00Oh so glad you came along with us today, Francesca...Oh so glad you came along with us today, Francesca. It is a lovely village isn't it?Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-90942454390116229652014-05-28T07:38:02.174-07:002014-05-28T07:38:02.174-07:00Marlys, we too are suffering Greek withdrawal pain...Marlys, we too are suffering Greek withdrawal pains, but after I stepped on the scales, I decided it might have been good to leave for a time anyway and eat a bit of cottage cheese and celery!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-2289380676218496652014-05-28T07:36:57.145-07:002014-05-28T07:36:57.145-07:00I am constantly amazed at how people like Despina ...I am constantly amazed at how people like Despina can burn the candle at both ends and still offer an engaging smile to everyone who passes. She is a definite jewel in Sfakia!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-51758597423117293112014-05-28T02:52:39.546-07:002014-05-28T02:52:39.546-07:00That looks absolutely scrumptious...I think I woul...That looks absolutely scrumptious...I think I would go every time I passed!Corinnehttp://www.reflectionsenroute.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-81410456016648561292014-05-27T22:29:29.417-07:002014-05-27T22:29:29.417-07:00I love this place :)I love this place :)Muza-chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09397251511678040458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-74358306531499956282014-05-27T18:37:23.337-07:002014-05-27T18:37:23.337-07:00That Kataifi sounds delightful and delicious -- yo...That Kataifi sounds delightful and delicious -- you caught me with the "drenched in honey" description. <br />I take my hat off to Despina. It's no joke working such long hours but I hope they bring her equal amount of joy and remuneration. <br />Thanks for sharing this bit of Crete with us and for linking up this week, Jackie. As usual, I'm enjoying seeing these lovely quaint out of the way places -- they're just my speed - through your eyes. Marciahttp://insidejourneys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-89896838913675921332014-05-27T16:47:51.286-07:002014-05-27T16:47:51.286-07:00I have such happy memories of this place - thank y...I have such happy memories of this place - thank you taking me there again. F xxFrancesca Muirhttp://postcardpictures.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-65563162053537907012014-05-27T14:04:13.931-07:002014-05-27T14:04:13.931-07:00Oh, how I miss the Greek Islands. You made my mout...Oh, how I miss the Greek Islands. You made my mouth water again for Greek food and sweets.Marlyshttp://allthingsriviera.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-73195342803438228302014-05-27T10:06:42.649-07:002014-05-27T10:06:42.649-07:00Hello Jackie and Joel:
And now our mouths are wat...Hello Jackie and Joel:<br /><br />And now our mouths are watering!! What an incredible place Hora Sfakia appears to be and what an amazing woman Despina surely is. To work those long hours, to prepare and cook so much herself and to remain open all year is some undertaking. She must simply collapse into bed some nights, that is if she has time to sleep at all.<br /><br />The lemon cake [or what is left of it!!] looks truly delicious.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.com