GAZETTE

Published by My Big Fat Funny Life

Volume I, Number 016 August 30, 2026

A weekly-ish dispatch from Greece, with questionable authority and excellent coffee.

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The Sweet Truth About the Mediterranean Diet

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The Sweet Truth About the Mediterranean Diet

Because somewhere between olive oil and syrup, Greece took a wrong (or very right) turn.

If you don’t like, or are allergic to honey, sesame seeds, or nuts, you better not move to Greece. They are everywhere, hiding in plain sight, waiting to ambush you in the…

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Πού Να Στα Λέω? (pou na sta leo)

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Πού Να Στα Λέω? (pou na sta leo)

In Greece, one small hand gesture can explain what language wisely refuses to touch.

There are phrases in Greek that cannot be translated. Not because the words are difficult. The words are easy. The problem is…

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When Greek Mothers Called You Home

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When Greek Mothers Called You Home

Before texts and phones, one voice from the balcony was enough.

Before mobile phones and WhatsApp, Greek mothers had a perfect system: a powerful set of lungs and no intention of repeating themselves.…

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Stop Asking for Lettuce in Your Greek Salad

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Stop Asking for Lettuce in Your Greek Salad

A field guide to Greek meals, misunderstandings, and unsolicited dessert.

A few days ago, someone in an expat group asked about the best pizza in Kalamata. The responses were interesting. Passionate. Occasionally…

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🐈 Why Are Cats Everywhere in Greece?

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🐈 Why Are Cats Everywhere in Greece?

And Who, Exactly, Is Running This Country?

If you’ve ever stepped foot in Greece, you’ve probably noticed something immediately: the country is absolutely overrun by cats. Not in a…

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Σεφτές - Seftés

Tuesday · September 1

Σεφτές - Seftés

Today, while still in Paxoi, we decided to leave Loggos for a few hours and visit Lakka. Lakka is busier than Loggos. More commercialized. More built up. And its harbor is much, much larger.

Meraklosa - When the Music Gets Inside You

Thursday · September 3

Meraklosa - When the Music Gets Inside You

While we were in Loggos, Paxoi, having dinner at Ο Γιος (O Gios), Angelina, the owner, stopped by our table. “On Friday, we’re having a bouzouki night. Shall I reserve a table for you?” “Yes!” Karen interjected enthusiastically, before I had time…

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The Kafeneio Spoke

A collection from this week’s table.

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

— Julie Karoutas For: Hands off the Smyrneika koulourakia!

“So well said! We added the Peloponnese to our trip as an alternative to another island and once the research began, the list grew like yours. So much negotiation and I guess we’ll just have to come back again as there is still so much to see and love about Greece.”

— Janet Browning For: You Do Not Plan the Peloponnese. You Surrender to It.

“Beautiful how you express you experiences from the outside. Our honoured guest at the gathering Giorgos Monios from Explore Peloponnese said it well: We Greeks who have been travelling these mountains forever learn new things from foreigners as well because they bring so many new perspectives... 💙💙💙🇬🇷”

— Peloponnese Living For: You Do Not Plan the Peloponnese. You Surrender to It.

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