tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post9017784095754017021..comments2024-03-11T03:36:53.787-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Being An Expat in Greece ~ A piece of cake?Jackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-66850498852019352792015-12-08T10:36:35.383-08:002015-12-08T10:36:35.383-08:00Jackie and Joel I'm so happy you found my blog...Jackie and Joel I'm so happy you found my blog. I also live in Peloponnesos. near Patra. I lived in the US for many years and resettled here 20 years ago. Althought I am a native Greek, I always felt like a fish out of water because things are very different here and never what they seem. But that is another story. Congratulations on your lemon cake. Now you'll have to try a carrot cake using fresh olive oil. That is one delicious cake. I hope we can keep in touch and share our thoughts and advantures. Mary K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17696218067214163344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-10139766921058119702015-11-25T21:47:35.961-08:002015-11-25T21:47:35.961-08:00Cooking can be a challenge to your old routines an...Cooking can be a challenge to your old routines and approaches to life's duties like shopping, reading recipes, etc. As long as you serve them with a good sense of humor the dishes all turn out! Happy Thanksgiving Amy~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-69651694458393813162015-11-25T21:40:03.346-08:002015-11-25T21:40:03.346-08:00No, no English. Same with the white rice. I was t...No, no English. Same with the white rice. I was trying to make rice the other night and kept saying is it one cup rice and one cup water or one cup rice and two cups water and don't you just bring it to a boil and then steam - have a nice bowl of 'wallpaper paste' that I will mix with some leftovers and hopefully the cats will eat it!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-83795418484044893062015-11-25T21:38:17.177-08:002015-11-25T21:38:17.177-08:00Cyprus, I am the one who is jealous! We've bee...Cyprus, I am the one who is jealous! We've been saying that Cyprus is worthy of a visit. And yes, those baking soda/powder issues can derail the best of intentions. Thanks so much for commenting Ruth!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-60455248033990971642015-11-25T21:37:01.702-08:002015-11-25T21:37:01.702-08:00Thanks! It was and almost time to make another. A...Thanks! It was and almost time to make another. And yes my friend Sue came tot he rescue and brought us a marvelous cake! Thanks for the visit - hope to see you back again soon!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-41799152401035263762015-11-25T21:35:57.119-08:002015-11-25T21:35:57.119-08:00We wanted a new challenge Margaret and we certainl...We wanted a new challenge Margaret and we certainly got it. All in all, it has been a very pleasant experience and we are amazed our first year is coming to an end already!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-65964037188420201722015-11-25T19:30:02.573-08:002015-11-25T19:30:02.573-08:00Yes, I definitely long to spend extended periods o...Yes, I definitely long to spend extended periods of time in Europe, but it can't happen for at least a few years, and it's a real longshot, at that. So, I live vicariously through those who do it, which is why I love reading your posts! Your story reminds me of my friend's experience when trying to make a Thanksgiving dinner when they lived in Israel! Glad your cake was a success - how could it not be with fresh lemons! Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-53365951141048376342015-11-24T16:22:06.262-08:002015-11-24T16:22:06.262-08:00Oh my, quite the experience baking your cake - no ...Oh my, quite the experience baking your cake - no English on the packages in the store? It would be interesting having to convert your oven temperatures, well I'm just not comfortable myself using metric. :-)<br />I'm sure with time you'll be whipping up various goodies in your new oven Jackie and you can think back to this cake and wonder why you worried about it.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-30262150382183412072015-11-24T02:42:46.911-08:002015-11-24T02:42:46.911-08:00Great post - and having just returned from a trip ...Great post - and having just returned from a trip to Cyprus, I'm somewhat jealous of your lemon tree! I also had a lot of trouble cooking when I moved to Canada - getting baking soda and baking powder mixed up made for some 'interesting' dishes that of course, were completely inedible. Ruth Daly Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153398099673661498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-52202507548683679842015-11-23T16:14:11.655-08:002015-11-23T16:14:11.655-08:00That looks so GOOD!!!! I liked "when life gi...That looks so GOOD!!!! I liked "when life gives you lemons, give them to a friend and she will bake you a cake in return." :-)A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-83039403048990760882015-11-23T06:44:52.005-08:002015-11-23T06:44:52.005-08:00yes it does take a while if you move to a differet...yes it does take a while if you move to a differetn culture but you seem to be managing wellMargaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-90611948678256704752015-11-23T06:42:25.656-08:002015-11-23T06:42:25.656-08:00I've got some lemons for you! xxxI've got some lemons for you! xxxJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-75497566488831375002015-11-23T06:41:59.578-08:002015-11-23T06:41:59.578-08:00I do think I was so nervous that I made it far mor...I do think I was so nervous that I made it far more difficult than it should have been. Loved your story of the traditional Christmas Cake!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-87735669879206559312015-11-23T06:40:46.041-08:002015-11-23T06:40:46.041-08:00Happy week to you Eileen and Happy Thanksgiving. W...Happy week to you Eileen and Happy Thanksgiving. Wish you were here - I'd give you some lemons, they are again ripe!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-13846911055360339602015-11-23T06:20:26.589-08:002015-11-23T06:20:26.589-08:00Hello, I would love to have a lemon tree. Your cak...Hello, I would love to have a lemon tree. Your cake looks delicious. I like your new kitchen, it is pretty. Have a happy new week ahead!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-79861013063010241132015-11-22T14:33:22.108-08:002015-11-22T14:33:22.108-08:00My favourite kind of cake, Lemon drizzle! Love any...My favourite kind of cake, Lemon drizzle! Love anything lemon flavoured. <br />I thought your improvise on the cooling rack was ingenious, love it!<br />Here's to many more cakes.<br />Susan. xxxSusanhttp://greekerthanthegreeks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-75056912178244808812015-11-22T07:03:29.198-08:002015-11-22T07:03:29.198-08:00Your post made me chuckle. It reminded me of my fi...Your post made me chuckle. It reminded me of my first baking experience after I returned to Jamaica where I had to convert everything to metric, even the temperature on my oven. I did a traditional Christmas cake, which didn't turn out badly considering how nervous I was. I kept thinking I should have tried the oven before so I'd know if it was heating at the right temperature. I baked and broiled a lot after that.<br />Kudos to you for venturing outside your comfort zone and making life there as normal as it would be in the States - well, except for the olive and lemon trees in your backyard. <br />Marcia Maynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11440784672721958320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-37837659820553892892015-11-20T20:29:23.786-08:002015-11-20T20:29:23.786-08:00Glad you enjoyed this post Irene. It has been a g...Glad you enjoyed this post Irene. It has been a great brain workout and one I wouldn't trade for any app, anywhere!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-32547918166995333032015-11-20T20:28:20.213-08:002015-11-20T20:28:20.213-08:00And as always, thanks for hosting Photo Friday! O...And as always, thanks for hosting Photo Friday! One of my challenges here is remembering what day it is so that I can linkup with you all!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-740508252258121092015-11-20T20:27:11.112-08:002015-11-20T20:27:11.112-08:00I will have to ponder the possibility of a book. ....I will have to ponder the possibility of a book. . .at least for my own reading entertainment. Have a great weekend yourself! See you soon at 'your place' or here!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-43310409376585237262015-11-20T20:25:55.861-08:002015-11-20T20:25:55.861-08:00I will try and do that Sue. I've not yet gott...I will try and do that Sue. I've not yet gotten down scheduling of linkup as I am 10 hours ahead of most of you and when I think I am going to linkup I find the day to do so hasn't even arrived in your part of the world. Another bit of learning curve here!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-83120446748580688182015-11-20T20:24:11.306-08:002015-11-20T20:24:11.306-08:00The devil is in the details goes the old saying an...The devil is in the details goes the old saying and when it comes to this ex pat adventure I would have to agree. Sometimes though reality is even better than I imagined it, so I really can't complain! Thanks much for your visit!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-72204664662843788962015-11-20T20:22:51.961-08:002015-11-20T20:22:51.961-08:00Who would have thought there would be an online bu...Who would have thought there would be an online butter conversion! And what a great observation about butter 'sticks' - I've never seen a 'stick' but in America! Thanks for the information in this comment I plan to use it. (I tried commenting on your post and Discus told me I was using some incompatible something - I am able to use it on everyone else's. Just wanted you to know I am reading your posts!)Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-87242521073443294322015-11-20T20:20:23.565-08:002015-11-20T20:20:23.565-08:00I will do so soon - thanks for adding this!I will do so soon - thanks for adding this!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-47088554259791888402015-11-20T20:19:53.223-08:002015-11-20T20:19:53.223-08:00BJ, if you were closer, I'd bake you a whole c...BJ, if you were closer, I'd bake you a whole cake! Thanks for the lovely comment. Xoxo J.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.com