Our new article is dedicated to the Peloponnese, to its manners and customs related to the Triodion and Carnival, based on the Greek book Εδεσματολόγιον Πελοποννήσου by Efi Grigoriadou published by Savalas Publishers. From the various recipes in the book, we chose the traditional walnut pie with extra virgin olive oil.


From the rich content of the book we chose, since the Triodion begins, to dwell on the manners and customs related to Triodion and Carnival. This year’s Triodion begins on February 21, three weeks before Shrove Monday (Kathara Deytera), and the beginning of Lent. According to the Εδεσματολόγιον Πελοποννήσου Carnival means turning away from meat, and a preparation for man to experience…
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