Lesvos Where Now Still Meets Then.
By Helen George

We’ve just finished a delicious lunch in a typical little taverna at the foot of the Mytilene castle. I’m waiting for my little cup of Greek coffee, the kind my parents always drank. The town of Mytilene is about as far removed from the big city sights and sounds of Athens as the sleepy little town of Fair Oaks, California is from LA. Here you can experience the real Greece, the way the locals do. There are tavernas everywhere, with their bright blue wooden tables and chairs, resident cats, and mouth-watering food and drink that will satisfy every palate. One of the appetizers that we especially loved is called saganaki, or fried cheese. This was usually made with kefalotiri, or as I like to call it, “the other Greek cheese.” It makes my mouth water just remembering how wonderful it tasted! And funny thing…ouzo went so well with everything we ever ordered!!