Category: Food Matters

Sophisticated holiday anyone?

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Sophisticated holiday anyone?

We have known for some time that escaping to Greece for that dream getaway, is the destination of choice.  That is certainly true for the English in addition to many other European nationalities.     However, for a sophisticated holiday experienced travel writers are focussing their discerning attention more keenly on Kefalonia, and rightly so.   At the heart of Kefalonia you will find the Port town of Sami and the spacious Walnut Tree Villa.   Part of the charm for travellers to Kefalonia is the unspoilt beauty, tranquillity, great cuisine – of course, always freshly prepared with the finest local Read more »

FISH MARKET in Sami

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FISH MARKET in Sami

SAMI HAS A FISH MARKET The Walnut Tree villa has the great advantage is being rural but NOT isolated. Visible from the upstairs windows and a short drive away is the port town of Sami where you will find 3 supermarkets, a bank, the post office, tourist shops, butchers, a fruit and veg shop AND the Fish Market. On the corner at the far end of the street behind the waterfront and very near the Port, Sami now has this amazing fish market. Captain Andreas can offer his customers just about anything ‘fishy’ that they care to mention from smelt Read more »

Eating out – eating in at The Walnut Tree

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Eating out – eating in at The Walnut Tree

WARNING! I think it only fair to warn our guests that you probably won’t lose weight at The Walnut Tree villa whether you eat in or out. Boot camp it is not! DECISIONS, DECISIONS! Below is an example of a healthy breakfast. And it is very healthy. And the fruit is mostly picked from The Walnut Tree garden. Then add some locally made Kefalonian Greek yoghurt, seeds, nuts .. what could be better! It’s more about what happens next….. Picture the scene. You are sent on the morning/breakfast run to the bakery (Spathis Bakeries in both Karavomilos and Sami – Read more »

Eat Walnuts at The Walnut Tree villa – they boost willpower……

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Eat Walnuts at The Walnut Tree villa – they boost willpower……

‘Walnuts Boost the Willpower of Dieters’ I have just read an article that suggests that WALNUTS boost willpower!   I am certainly not suggesting summer guests should be thinking about dieting while on holiday at The Walnut Tree villa.  BUT….. looking forward to this year’s harvest of walnuts from our two trees (not much luck yet I have to admit!) this piece of information seemed like good news for a new year ‘self assessment/renewal’ …. or a spot of dieting.  I prefer the French word ‘regime’ – much kinder! As our guests often mention, our kitchens (one on each floor) Read more »