Are there really people longing for the drachma? I mean, the bills and coins were pretty, but it was not worth much. I remember the whole "Euro teuro" thing that persisted in Germany for years that prices allegedly went up with the introduction of the euro (which was shown to have largely not been the case). And now the right-wingers are trying to push a return to the D-Mark, which would only weaken Germany. May be the discussions you heard had to do with Greece paying back part of its debt from 2008 early, because the economy there is allegedly doing fairly well for southern Europe standards. The whole debacle back then arising fro evil practices in the US and the crisis and Greece nearly getting thrown out of the euro-zone was very hard, I bet. I bet that left a lot of resentment. But as I understand, some things were actually cleaned up a bit (the pension system). Do people feel left out of this relative prosperity? Is not not arriving at the population in general and only the wealthy are benefiting?

And thank you to you.

Thank you for such a thoughtful comment, Jeffrey. It is a difficult subject, and I think you’ve put your finger on an important distinction: an economy doing better on paper is not necessarily the same thing as people feeling better in their everyday lives.

My sense is that very few people are seriously longing for the drachma itself. What I do hear is nostalgia for a time when people felt their money went further and life seemed less financially precarious. Whether that memory is entirely accurate is another question. 😊

Greece has unquestionably come a very long way from the darkest years of the crisis, but that doesn’t mean the improvement is felt equally. Wages, housing, food and energy costs are what people experience every day—not GDP figures or debt repayments.

And I think some of the resentment you mention comes from exactly that gap: “They tell us the country is doing better. Why don’t I feel better?”

That may be less about wanting the drachma back than wanting the sense of security people associate with the Greece they remember.

Nick, this made my day! Thank you for another great episode of this season :-)))

And now you’ve made my day, Bridget. 🙏 One episode left, the season finale of ELTA vs USPS arrives this Thursday. Stay tuned. 😊

It’s the national sport before soccer.

Plus we INVENTED debate.

We absolutely have! It's a global patent.

I love smyrneika! The best here in Nafplion from Kostopoulos bakery - original is in Adami❗️

Letty Papantonis checking out operating hours to come over. I must try them 😉🤣🙏

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Where's the recipe?

Sofia Damianos you want the recipe?

Nick Athanassiadis I would if possible. I love them too but am currently in the States and would love to make them. Thank you.

Sofia Damianos Of course πατριώτισσα!. I use a little less sugar. Typically it does not take all the flour closer to 650 grams. Use all purpose flour. 🤞!!

Nick Athanassiadis thank you!! How long do you bake for and at what temp?

Sofia Damianos 300-350 F for around 20 minutes. Don’t make them very dark brown.

Nick Athanassiadis thank you!!!

They look delicious, Kalamata is on my bucket list ‼️💙🇬🇷

If I may ask, what is it that makes the Smyrneika koulourakia better than others 👨‍🍳

I am the last one to pretend I know koulourakia recipes. That said they are supposed to be light, vanilla and mastic flavored. Like my yiayia from Smyrna used to make. Fond childhood memories I guess.

I am sure they are delicious, thank you for sharing. I’ll have to try it someday I have to admit that my family will only eat mine. I use several drops of Bergamont oil. They come out delicious. I also put sesame seeds on top before they bake. I also get many compliments on mine if I do say so myself.

Julie Karoutas they sound lovely indeed. Well done

Nick Athanassiadis :
You are correct, they should be light; mine are also light.
Bravo‼️

They look so tempting I am happy to pay for it😊

Cem Mumcuoğlu Free tasting!

Thank you

I wish.

Kalamata, here I come! 🚀

George Agionicolaitis 💯💙🇬🇷🙏. Σε περιμένουμε πατριώτη

Greek cookies on a Dutch plate, named " Brabants Bont,, 😁

Marianne Kraaijeveld I can eat Koulourakia served on any plate 🤣.,I’m not picky

Nick Athanassiadis well said 😁