We hope everyone is having a great summer! Due to upcoming vacations, please note that we’ve made some changes to our practice calendar. Open practices on Saturday, July 29th and Saturday, August 12th will be canceled. All other practices will proceed as scheduled. Join us at the Greek-American Political Club (288 Green St., Cambridge, MA) … Continued
For the third season in a row, the BLE will participate in ArtWeek Boston with an event co-hosted by The Hellenic Arts Society in Worcester, MA this coming May 6th. Presented by Highland Street Foundation and produced by the Boch Center, ArtWeek is an award-winning bi-annual creative festival featuring more than 150 unique, unexpected, and creative experiences … Continued
Koftopita: Voreio Ipirotiki/Politsanitiki Vasilopita from the region of Northern Epirus 1 pound #2 bulgur wheat 1 cup milk 1 8 oz container of cottage cheese 1.5 pounds feta, crumbled 4 eggs, beaten 1 stick (¼ pound) butter, melted Put wheat in big saucepan. Fill with water and soak overnight. Drain. In a medium saucepan, add ¾ cup … Continued
Each year, the BLE marks the Greek pre-Lenten carnival season with a lively event, Karnavali. The celebration of Carnival began in ancient times, likely as part of the worship of Dionysos, the god of wine and festivity. In the Greek Orthodox Christian tradition, carnival (apókries/απόκριες) is a three-week period of preparation for Lent. Apókries – … Continued