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Title: moussaka!
Post by: john and jo on May 02, 2009, 11:08:17 PM
hi all off 2 ss in june,can anyone tell me where we can go for a good traditional homemade moussaka?
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Post by: tonyco1 on May 02, 2009, 11:28:13 PM
hi all off 2 ss in june,can anyone tell me where we can go for a good traditional homemade moussaka?
Try the Olympia or Zorba's Resturaunt.
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Post by: don on May 03, 2009, 12:27:04 AM
I used to really enjoy the individual ones at Thomas Bay when Nikos was the chef. Not tried one since he left but his were and still are the best I've had. It is all down to individual tastes though1
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Post by: zoe on May 03, 2009, 07:16:03 PM
had one in thomas bay in october and one in barras both were great each one a little different but thats the fun of going round and trying as many things as you can
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Post by: Helen on May 03, 2009, 07:39:34 PM
had one in the little prince and also paradise both very nice  :)
Helen
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Post by: corfuaddicts on May 04, 2009, 01:40:59 AM
Sunset Taverna is the best, authentic home cooked with fresh ingrediants look out for it on the specials board. delicious
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Post by: tonyco1 on May 04, 2009, 03:57:47 AM
Sunset Taverna is the best, authentic home cooked with fresh ingrediants look out for it on the specials board. delicious
Yes - I forgot to mention the Sunset Taverna, Spiros does the best one!! - it was brilliant!!! Well pointed out CorfuAddicts!!
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Post by: don on May 05, 2009, 09:47:34 AM
Sunset Taverna is the best, authentic home cooked with fresh ingrediants look out for it on the specials board. delicious
Yes - I forgot to mention the Sunset Taverna, Spiros does the best one!! - it was brilliant!!! Well pointed out CorfuAddicts!!


I think Tony prefers meat and two veg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
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Post by: Jules on May 05, 2009, 12:54:05 PM
Tend to forget about the mousaka for some reason. Might have to give it a try again this year :)
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Post by: don on May 05, 2009, 10:37:53 PM
Tend to forget about the mousaka for some reason. Might have to give it a try again this year :)

Is TONYCO on a diet? Looks like he's forsaken meat and 2 veg for a cocktail sausage and 2 peas! Captain Speedo LOL
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Post by: stressed0506 on May 05, 2009, 11:45:49 PM
love it! had it everywhere and never had a bad one yet! Fav prob Nafsika or Olympia and least favourite in Waves but that will teach me for not eating fish in waves !
Title: Re: moussaka!
Post by: don on May 06, 2009, 12:14:52 AM
Fish Moussaka!!!! Now that I like the sound of?
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Post by: tonyco1 on May 06, 2009, 03:39:55 AM
Fish Moussaka!!!! Now that I like the sound of?
There's something perverse about a man who is crazy to eat-fish - all day long!!
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Post by: Jules on May 06, 2009, 09:50:09 AM
Fish Moussaka!!!! Now that I like the sound of?
There's something perverse about a man who is crazy to eat-fish - all day long!!
And there isn't anything perverse about a man in his speedos whilst I'm having my breakfast lol!!!!
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Post by: tonyco1 on May 06, 2009, 04:22:01 PM
Fish Moussaka!!!! Now that I like the sound of?
There's something perverse about a man who is crazy to eat-fish - all day long!!
And there isn't anything perverse about a man in his speedos whilst I'm having my breakfast lol!!!!
That my dear - depends on exactly what you are "eating" for breakfast!! LOL ::)
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Post by: missh on May 14, 2009, 07:23:20 PM
Can I just say I realy like moussaka but I do tend to leave the aubougine if there is too much of it .. I like all the flavours but am not a big fan of aubourgine. 
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Post by: tonyco1 on May 14, 2009, 08:14:05 PM
Can I just say I realy like moussaka but I do tend to leave the aubougine if there is too much of it .. I like all the flavours but am not a big fan of aubourgine. 
Try some of the local dishes - but ask the waiter to describe them first,
(e.g. some people prefer grilled meat to casseroled meat) - then you will have a good idea of what is happening with the menu.
As I love meat and lamb especially, (I love Kleftico for example), different Tavernas can do a slightly differently version.
A lot of the local dishes come as a varient of casseroles, but are very tasty.
Title: Re: moussaka!
Post by: missh on May 14, 2009, 09:28:23 PM
I had a a kleftico in northen cyprus when I was nine.  Are they similar ( lamb wraped in something cooked in an outdoor oven) ?  Ony other thing I remeber was drinking 2l of water after it as I bit into a whole tiny chilli.  It felt as if my mouth was on fire. 
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Post by: Zimmer on May 14, 2009, 10:37:13 PM
Kleftico is slow cooked lamb casserole, with feta on top and covered by foil.
Like Tony I love lamb,Cypriot cooking is superb [ probably better than Corfiot and thats saying something ]
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Post by: don on May 14, 2009, 11:40:07 PM
Tony............ What is the lamb that Dimitri does in cheese? That is superb! Also on Lamb Thomas Bay used to do an absolutely brilliant lamb giouvetsi (spelling iffy!). Loved lamb ever since I fell for Shani Lewis!!!!! :'(
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Post by: peter on May 14, 2009, 11:49:04 PM
with you being from peterheid  you should like lamb :D
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Post by: stressed0506 on May 15, 2009, 12:30:39 AM
or at least..... sheep
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Post by: Jules on May 15, 2009, 12:33:04 AM
I love every part of the Moussaka - especially on holiday. May have to try a Tesco one this weekend for tea. :)
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Post by: don on May 15, 2009, 01:53:21 AM
After the previous 2 to 3 posts prior to JulesT I really started to worry when she said :- I love every part of the.................... I really started to worry as you lot were on about sheep!
Title: Re: moussaka!
Post by: tonyco1 on May 15, 2009, 02:46:51 AM
Tony............ What is the lamb that Dimitri does in cheese? That is superb! Also on Lamb Thomas Bay used to do an absolutely brilliant lamb giouvetsi (spelling iffy!). Loved lamb ever since I fell for Shani Lewis!!!!! :'(
How could you suggest that Dimitri would behave like that, 'doing' a Lamb in cheese of all things - LOL
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Post by: zoe on May 15, 2009, 05:43:10 PM
PLEASE!!!!!!!! STOP ALL THE TALK ON FOOD i am on a pre holiday diet i lost 4lb from monday but boy is it hard i come upstairs on the forum to keep away from the kitchen and keep myself busy the house has been cleaned right through but all this talk on food is like a form of tourture
Title: Re: moussaka!
Post by: Jules on May 15, 2009, 07:31:33 PM
PLEASE!!!!!!!! STOP ALL THE TALK ON FOOD i am on a pre holiday diet i lost 4lb from monday but boy is it hard i come upstairs on the forum to keep away from the kitchen and keep myself busy the house has been cleaned right through but all this talk on food is like a form of tourture
I know its hard when everyone talks about food. I really must get my diet back on track from Monday ::)
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Post by: zoe on May 15, 2009, 11:35:24 PM
i always start on a monday but give up by thursday but i am trying  to keep going till we get to the airport
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Post by: don on May 15, 2009, 11:41:12 PM
Once tried Asda Extra Special Moussaka or should it have been Moossaka? Never tasted one like it in Greece!
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Post by: deemac on May 16, 2009, 04:25:29 AM
Once tried Asda Extra Special Moussaka or should it have been Moossaka? Never tasted one like it in Greece!
Was it that good? Is that a Scottish, or American moose?
Title: Re: moussaka!
Post by: don on May 16, 2009, 02:37:30 PM
Once tried Asda Extra Special Moussaka or should it have been Moossaka? Never tasted one like it in Greece!
Was it that good? Is that a Scottish, or American moose?


Gerald Ratner once had a word for it that caused his company to go bump           C R A P
Title: Re: moussaka!
Post by: Jules on May 16, 2009, 06:34:21 PM
Well we bought our Tesco Finest Moussaka for 2. Having with salad tonight and will report back  on it.
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Post by: zoe on May 16, 2009, 07:27:14 PM
moussaka recipe in todays daily express mag
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Post by: don on May 16, 2009, 11:50:13 PM
moussaka recipe in todays daily express mag
Very Tory !!! LOL

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Post by: Jules on May 17, 2009, 12:07:15 AM
Well we had the Tesco Finest Moussaka and it wasn't to bad. Would have been better in San Stef though lol!!!!!!! ;)
Title: Re: moussaka!
Post by: zoe on May 17, 2009, 01:16:13 AM
i think the tescos finest is one of the best
Title: Re: moussaka!
Post by: don on May 17, 2009, 03:32:56 AM
Even in San Stef???????????????????????????????????
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Post by: Jules on May 17, 2009, 10:15:19 AM
Even in San Stef???????????????????????????????????
Of course not - a genuine Greek one on holiday is always best. :)
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Post by: Zimmer on May 17, 2009, 11:04:11 AM
without sounding snobby, making your own has to be better than ready meals that go PING!
On the face of it moussaka should be straightforward,a lasagne without pasta but with aubergine instead [or potato]layers,but Ive yet to make one thats anywhere near authentic - I think it's the cheese sauce that makes it...oh and always salt your aubergine slices for at least half hour in a sieve,or they'll taste 'orrible
Title: Re: moussaka!
Post by: deemac on May 17, 2009, 12:11:46 PM
without sounding snobby, making your own has to be better than ready meals that go PING!
On the face of it moussaka should be straightforward,a lasagne without pasta but with aubergine instead [or potato]layers,but Ive yet to make one thats anywhere near authentic - I think it's the cheese sauce that makes it...oh and always salt your aubergine slices for at least half hour in a sieve,or they'll taste 'orrible
My wife and I both make, but hers is best. It takes a long time to make, at least 4 hours. There is less need to salt aubergine with new varieties.
Title: Re: moussaka!
Post by: don on May 17, 2009, 06:50:36 PM
without sounding snobby, making your own has to be better than ready meals that go PING!
On the face of it moussaka should be straightforward,a lasagne without pasta but with aubergine instead [or potato]layers,but Ive yet to make one thats anywhere near authentic - I think it's the cheese sauce that makes it...oh and always salt your aubergine slices for at least half hour in a sieve,or they'll taste 'orrible
My wife and I both make, but hers is best. It takes a long time to make, at least 4 hours. There is less need to salt aubergine with new varieties.

What do you mean             "oh and always salt your aubergine slices for at least half hour in a sieve" ?
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Post by: Zimmer on May 17, 2009, 07:25:02 PM
Ok - if you cut the aubergine in slices, sprinkle them with salt in a sieve, what happens is that the bitter juices seep out, the aubergine becomes moist and absorbs the taste of the meat better and has lost it's bitter slightly tough taste, after about 1/2 hour wash them, pat dry and then their ready to be cooked..voila:) and cook the moussaka slowly...Zimmers greek cookery tip of the day
Title: Re: moussaka!
Post by: zoe on May 17, 2009, 10:46:53 PM
i dont think you can make any greek meal taste the same as when you are away no matter how you try there is the most important thing missing the sun shine makes all the diference
Title: Re: moussaka!
Post by: Zimmer on May 17, 2009, 11:27:22 PM
never heard of sunshine as an ingredient  ???
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Post by: don on May 17, 2009, 11:38:54 PM
Dunno Zimmer............... If I make a trifle I use Liquid Sunshine from the Jerez area of Spain LOL
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Post by: tonyco1 on May 18, 2009, 03:14:10 AM
i dont think you can make any greek meal taste the same as when you are away no matter how you try there is the most important thing missing the sun shine makes all the diference
Hi Zoe - friends on Facebook as well now!!
Moussaka - Linda makes a brilliant varient - she has a secret receipe with the cheese and it's mouthwatering!!
Not quite Greek - but lovely - can't beat homemade!!
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Post by: deemac on May 21, 2009, 01:15:56 AM
See Mythica post.
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Post by: tonyco1 on May 22, 2009, 04:36:29 AM
See Mythica post.
Posted first class of course!!
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Post by: don on May 23, 2009, 02:22:27 AM
See Mythica post.
Posted first class of course!!
So not Royal Mail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: tonyco1 on May 23, 2009, 05:24:48 AM
See Mythica post.
Posted first class of course!!
So not Royal Mail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll do another post on my friends in the royal mail!! \Sore point right now!!
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Post by: pembo on May 25, 2009, 04:00:23 PM
Try the Moussaka at the Olympia,it is excellent. I must say that we have never had a bad meal in the Olympia. First class
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Post by: Jules on May 25, 2009, 05:44:29 PM
Try the Moussaka at the Olympia,it is excellent. I must say that we have never had a bad meal in the Olympia. First class
We always go to the Olympia at least twice each holiday and have always had good service and excellent food.
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Post by: shelly on May 25, 2009, 08:24:42 PM
We love the olympia too. last year we ate there at lunchtime .. always enjoyed the food and their carafe of both white or red wine is nicest we have tasted in Corfu.
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Post by: tonyco1 on May 26, 2009, 06:14:28 AM
We love the olympia too. last year we ate there at lunchtime .. always enjoyed the food and their carafe of both white or red wine is nicest we have tasted in Corfu.
Stellias and his sister Pippina always look after their customers and friends well!! (while Dad and Bro sweat in the kitchen) LOL
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Post by: Jules on May 26, 2009, 10:06:13 AM
We love the olympia too. last year we ate there at lunchtime .. always enjoyed the food and their carafe of both white or red wine is nicest we have tasted in Corfu.
The best wine we had in Corfu was also at Olympia. It was recommended by Stelios and it was a surprise how nice it was compared to how others have described some wines.
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Post by: tonyco1 on May 26, 2009, 06:25:31 PM
We love the olympia too. last year we ate there at lunchtime .. always enjoyed the food and their carafe of both white or red wine is nicest we have tasted in Corfu.
The best wine we had in Corfu was also at Olympia. It was recommended by Stelios and it was a surprise how nice it was compared to how others have described some wines.
Stellias also does a great Rose' wine - not to be missed!!
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Post by: tonyco1 on June 27, 2009, 03:02:04 PM
Actually, I had a great white wine at the Beachcomber Bistro,
and a Good Red at the Olive Press!!
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Post by: zoe on June 27, 2009, 04:48:31 PM
roy says any red wine in san stef is a good wine only wish they did a house red in the condor we would of gone in more
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Post by: tonyco1 on June 28, 2009, 12:47:47 AM
roy says any red wine in san stef is a good wine only wish they did a house red in the condor we would of gone in more
I thought they did, maybe not any more then?
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Post by: zoe on June 28, 2009, 01:50:04 AM
no ha did ask but they told him no
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Post by: alnwickist on June 28, 2009, 04:27:24 PM
is there anywhere in San Stefanos that does moussaka without the cheese?My wife hates cheese.
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Post by: Jules on June 28, 2009, 07:00:59 PM
Here is a recipe link from Noula
http://www.corfudirect.f9.co.uk/recipe.html#Mousaka
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Post by: tonyco1 on June 28, 2009, 08:38:20 PM
Here is a recipe link from Noula
http://www.corfudirect.f9.co.uk/recipe.html#Mousaka
GO to the Beachcomber and ask Sue or Nikki the chef.
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Post by: alnwickist on June 29, 2009, 04:24:55 PM
Here is a recipe link from Noula
http://www.corfudirect.f9.co.uk/recipe.html#Mousaka
GO to the Beachcomber and ask Sue or Nikki the chef.
ok cheers
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Post by: tonyco1 on June 29, 2009, 04:28:02 PM
Here is a recipe link from Noula
http://www.corfudirect.f9.co.uk/recipe.html#Mousaka
GO to the Beachcomber and ask Sue or Nikki the chef.
ok cheers
They will always do "special requirements".
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Post by: OuzoPower on July 18, 2009, 01:32:23 AM
If they're not at the Beachcomber when you drop by, we've seen them eating in Yiannis Grill (takeaway opposite Atherns Bar) a few times !
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Post by: don on July 18, 2009, 04:06:05 PM
If they're not at the Beachcomber when you drop by, we've seen them eating in Yiannis Grill (takeaway opposite Atherns Bar) a few times !

They can also be found in Bar 38 after shutting up shop for the night. 
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Post by: tonyco1 on July 19, 2009, 06:59:30 PM
I stopped Sue & K, riding up to the Nudie Beach one afternoon on a Motorbike  - Booked my table for the next night there and then!! LOL
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Post by: don on July 19, 2009, 08:24:08 PM
I stopped Sue & K, riding up to the Nudie Beach one afternoon on a Motorbike  - Booked my table for the next night there and then!! LOL
Bet that was a sight for more than sore eyes! Bum Bum!
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Post by: tonyco1 on July 21, 2009, 05:51:19 AM
I have their picture riding back - look out for it soon!!