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    Windows to the Aegean — Greek Dinner Party

    July 18, 2020 by Jurga 2 Comments

    Windows to the Aegean became our dinner party theme after a journey to Greece. The table setting and delicious menu were also inspired by our trip.

    Eating Greek on the Aegean Sea was the inspiration for our recent Great 8 Dinner. The menu and decorations were a simple and delicious way to entertain!

    On a recent sailing journey on the Aegean Sea, I was spellbound by the beauty of the Greek Islands, the deep blue water, and the clear blue skies.

    The traditional Greek white houses with their blue windows, arched doorways and cheerful pink Bougainvillea trees were my inspiration for our Greek themed dinner, Windows to the Aegean.

    The Theme and Invitation

    Since the colors of blue, white and pink are so vivid in the Greek Islands, I used scenic photos of islands we visited in the invitation. 

    I chose a picture frame of six small windows with tiny clips to feature the photos and the printed invitation.

    To continue the Greek theme, the frame was supported by a pink Bougainvillea plant wrapped in blue and white striped fabric. The invitation for Windows to the Aegean was complete!

    Windows to the Aegean became our dinner party theme after a journey to Greece. The table setting and delicious menu were also inspired by our trip.

    The Menu

    Greek cuisine has the reputation of being healthy and nutritious, so I wanted to create classic Greek dishes for our dinner.

    We started with an assortment of traditional Greek Mezes - or small bites - of olives, sautéed shrimp Saganaki, Tzatziki dip with pita wedges, and lamb and feta meatballs.

    Windows to the Aegean became our dinner party theme after a journey to Greece. The table setting and delicious menu were also inspired by our trip.

    We also served small cups of Avgolemono, lemon chicken soup.

    Windows to the Aegean became our dinner party theme after a journey to Greece. The table setting and delicious menu were also inspired by our trip.

    The appetizers were followed by Kyle's refreshing traditional Greek Salad.

    Windows to the Aegean became our dinner party theme after a journey to Greece. The table setting and delicious menu were also inspired by our trip.

    As a main course, Debbie's Zesty Lemon Rice topped with our Chicken Souvlaki made us want to dance "horos," like Zorba the Greek!

    Windows to the Aegean became our dinner party theme after a journey to Greece. The table setting and delicious menu were also inspired by our trip.

    After enjoying Baklava, a sweet dessert made of layers of filo, honey and chopped nuts, as well as a cup of strong Greek coffee accompanied by Anise flavored Ouzo, we felt as if we were gazing upon the pristine waters of the Aegean Sea.


    We'd been entranced by all the emotions of the evening and the sight and taste and pleasant aroma of the authentic Greek cuisine we had just experienced!

    Windows to the Aegean became our dinner party theme after a journey to Greece. The table setting and delicious menu were also inspired by our trip.

    The Table Setting

    Our table setting was inspired by the colorful Bougainvillea trees draped over the white stucco buildings on the Greek Isles, as well as the azure water of the Aegean Sea.

    Bougainvillea is a very popular landscape plant here in Southern California, so blooms are plentiful to find.

    For northern areas, any pink blooming plants or flowers would be just as effective. Combined with white dinner plates, blue napkins and (inexpensive) blue wine glasses, the pink (or white) blooms create a simple yet elegant statement. Several white candles completed the decor.

    Windows to the Aegean became our dinner party theme after a journey to Greece. The table setting and delicious menu were also inspired by our trip.

    The beauty of the Greek Islands is unsurpassed in the visual banquet of colors and the splendor of the landscape. The food left a lasting impression, forever etched in my mind.

    Creating a Greek themed dinner is easy to do. So put on some Greek music, kick off your shoes, dance a little, try the recipes and bring the wonderful flavors of Greek cuisine into your very own home.

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    1. Jurga

      July 19, 2020 at 7:44 am

      Hi Kathleen!Thank you for your kind words! We LOVE Greece and especially the cuisine. Let us know how your summer dinner turns out!

    2. Kathleen Adams

      July 18, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      absolutely love this dinner idea! the pictures are stunning and have inspired me to immediately get blue glasses and a table runner. The meal looks delicious and unique compared to our usual summer dinners; especially the lemon rice and the soup. Can't wait to have it! this is a great way to liven up our "stay at home" summer.

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