Fall in Chios

 Some random photos from Kampos, Chios!

Minthe: Handpicked herbs from Greece

My grandmother said that “my weapons make me a warrior” to describe that her culinary skills were related on the ingredients she used, to prepare the best homemade Mediterranean food. And here I am today presenting you my granny’s little secrets, the handpicked natural herbs from Greece.

Minthe

 In Greek mythology, Minthe (also Menthe, Mintha or Mentha; Greek Μίνθη) was a water Naiad. She was dazzled by Hades' golden chariot and was about to seduce him had not Queen Pershephone intervened and metamorphosed Minthe into the pungently sweet mint.

Minthe was born when I realized that the most powerful ingredients in my kichten were the fresh and dried herbs I picked from my garden. From these I create delicious meals for my family and friends!

To find our more about our handpicked natural herbs: www.minthe.gr

Byzantine Museum

Built in the second half of the 19th century a moslem mosque in honor of the Sultan Abdul Medjit (hence the name Medjitie). From time to time minor restoration works have been undertaken (consolidation of the lead sheets covering the dome, replacement of the vestibule's roof tiles, freeing the subterranean spaces from accumulated earth e.t.c.).
The building consists of an eblong vestibule and a square domed main hall. It is raised 2.5 m above ground level by masanzy pillarss which support the walls and the floor, thus creating an enclosed subterranean space used as a stroreroom. In the courtyard two small square structures serve as a fountain and as the tickets office respectivly.

In the courtyard one can see architectural (mostly) sculptures of Early Christian, Byzantine, Genoese, Islamic and post-Byzantine (popular art) periods; also Jewish tombstones and five 17th century canons.
In the vestibule, murals by Chomatzas (dated 1734), detached from the Panaghia Krena church; also, Early Christian, Byzantine, Genoese and popular art sculptures.
In the main hall, which is not yet accessible to the public, due to restoration, there are Byzantine and post Byzantine murals, Early Christian, Byzantine, Genoese and popular art sculptures and inscriptions, Post-Byzantine icons, Post-Byzantine and popular art ceramics, fabrics and wood-carvings.
The most important items of the present exhibition are:
- A mural by Michael Chomatzas (dated 1734) depicting three sleeping girls (a scene from the miracles of St. Nicholas). Comes from the church of Panaghia Krena.
- Two marble door lintels depicting St. George killing the dragon, in high relief.Genoese work of the Renaissance period.

12 Kanari, Vounaki Square, Τ.Κ. 82100, Chios (Prefecture of Hios)

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