GOLDEN BEACH
If you are looking for a quieter beach, still with sunbeds, but not too packed, and just off the beaten track, you'll find this beach on the back road in between Kos Town and Tigaki . The cost of 2 beds and an umbrella is 5 euro. Or of cause you can take your own umbrella or sun tent. Although there aren't any shops around for a few miles, you can purchase ice cold drinks there. The sea is beautiful, the sand is golden.
We watched a fisherman with his catch of octopus for the day, about 15....(over 100 euros worth!), slap them with sticks, batter them, strip the ink out, and then tie them to the rocks to get c lean and soft, whilst the waves were gently caressing them. Up until the Blue Star came past, then they were crashing against the rocks and crushed!!!. The fishermen certainly work hard for their catch/money, it took well over an hour for this process. The octopus would then be put out into the sun to get even softer, ready for a taverna to grill in the evening. I'm sure the customers would find them delicious and tender.
Whilst on your journey through the back roads you will notice fields full of vegetables, and fruit trees. In season and popular at them moment are huge pumpkin's/yellow courgettes, which are very tasty, and big enough to feed the whole family for a week!
A favourite and easy recipe for wonderful fried pumpkin balls which is taken from the Original Greek Cooking Book (which i swear by, a selection of authentic recipes, which are easy to follow)
1 kilo of Corgettes/Pumpkins
4 eggs
250 gr grated feta cheese
frying oil
1/2 teacup of parsley, (some dill is also nice)
1 teacup of plain flour
salt and pepper to taste
Basically clean the and grate the yellow things, and grate them, mash a little with a fork.
Add parsley (optional dill), feta cheese, beaten eggs,salt and pepper, mix.
Add and blend the flour slowly.
Heat the oil in frying pan, shape the mixture in balls and flatten them out slightly, fry on both sides.
Drain and lovely hot or cold, with a dollop of Greek yogurt on the side, or garlic/potato dip.
MMMMMMM easy peasy
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