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In the News (Thu 26 Nov 09)

  
  Lesvos:A Guide to Ouzo
Ouzo Pitsiladi is another excellnet distilled ouzo and one of the favorites of my friend Vagios at his ouzerie in Keratsini, Pireaus.
Ouzo Plomari of Isidorou Arvanitou is the ouzo with the cork in it.
Though we had all sampled ouzo before this was the first time we had come to a cafeneon with the intent of using it as our primary source of entertainment, (not counting the dance itself.) At 7:30 I knew I had enough and began walking the quarter of a mile to the school gym.
www.lesvos.com /ouzo.html   (2753 words)

  
  Ouzo drink of Lesvos island, Greece
However ouzo, which is certified the drink of revolution and freedom, demands discipline at the time of drinking it, and attention in the way you drink it.
A good and balanced ouzo, may contents until 46% alcohol, to be able to travel all over the world, unaffected from the climate and to be strong against the affection of the time, keeping its aroma and the flavor.
Ouzo with anise, is drinking straight, or with ice, accompanied with nuts, but mostly accompanied with traditional snacks as appetizer.
www.greeknet.com /ouzo.htm   (904 words)

  
 Ouzo: Greece's Most Popular Drink
But usually my desire for ouzo ends when I get on the plane back to America and the two or three bottles I bring back with me every trip begin to add up so there is room for nothing else in my liquor cabinet and then I have to start drinking ouzo again.
Her husband Panayotis (riding the donkey on the front page of this guide) is the village butcher so one of the staple mezes are the fried organs of whatever he has killed recently, usually a sheep or goat.
Ouzo can be a kefi-catalyst, an infusion of life that can make a colorless world seem vibrant.
www.greecefoods.com /ouzo   (2943 words)

  
 Tulleeho.com - Booze Basics - Ouzo
Ouzo is an aniseed spirit, which will remind Indians of "saunf".
Ouzo is made from a combination of pressed grapes and herbs and berries.
In Greek cafés ouzo is served with mezedes (Greek term for appetizers).
www.tulleeho.com /cb/Ouzo   (209 words)

  
 Ouzo: The National Drink of Greece - Associated Content
Ouzo is traditionally served neat (without ice) accompanied by a glass of water or ice on the side.
Ouzo is made from distilling pressed fruit, usually grapes, raisins, or figs, and flavoring the resulting liquid with anise seeds, and sometimes, a touch of fennel or aromatic herbs.
Ouzo is an ideal accompaniment to mezes, the traditional small plates of Greek appetizers – olives, feta cheese, squid, and such.
www.associatedcontent.com /article/16649/ouzo_the_national_drink_of_greece.html   (512 words)

  
 Ouzo
The history of ouzo is somewhat murky, but some claim it may date back in one form or another to ancient times.
Modern ouzo distillation largely took off in the 19th century following Greek independence, with much production centered on the island of Lesvos, which claims to be the originator of the drink and remains a major producer.
The distinctive smell of ouzo comes from the addition of anise (or star anise) as a flavouring, but other ingredients, varying according to the producer, are also used; common ingredients include coriander, cloves, angelica root, liquorice, mint, wintergreen, fennel, hazelnut, cinnamon and lime blossom.
www.mlahanas.de /Greece/C/Ouzo.html   (537 words)

  
 Ouzo drink details. Ouzo quality, benefits and ouzo producers.
Ouzo is made from a precise combination of pressed grapes, herbs and berries.
Ouzo it is usually served as an aperitif on ice and water, in mixed drinks and cocktails.
Ouzo is exported throughout the world and Ouzo is one of Greece's most sought after products.
greekproducts.com /ouzo   (199 words)

  
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Ouzo is a globally famous Greek drink-aperitifIt is an anise-flavored liqueur that is widely consumed throughout the country.
The distinctive smell of ouzo comes from the addition of anise (or star anise) as a flavouring, but other ingredients, varying according to the producer, are also used; common ingredients include coriander, cloves, angelica root, liquorice, mint, wintergreen, fennel, hazelnut, cinnamon and lime blossom.
When water or ice is added to ouzo, which is clear in color, it turns milky white; this is because the etheric oils are soluble in alcohol but not water.
www.kerasma.gr /pages.asp?pageid=36&langid=2   (487 words)

  
 Introducing Ouzo   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Ouzo is the grandson of Brandy's father "Tommy" and has other distinguished Wagsmore, Suntura, Sleepytime and Graedon dogs in his pedigree.
Ouzo's biggest issue in Master Earthdog was a loud and emphatic failure of "honoring" but his self-control is improving and he earned his Master Earthdog title on December 20, 2005.
Ouzo also managed to take his eyes off the squirrels and cats long enough to get his Rally Novice title in May 2005 and by competing indoors got his Rally Advanced title in March 2006.
www.bizcharts.com /staff/teckels/ouzo.html   (467 words)

  
 Ouzo Barbayannis - Greek Ouzo Producers, Ouzo Exporters Plomari Lesvos (Mytilene) Greece Liquor Distillers
The family carefully selects high quality, natural ingredients for its ouzo and pays special attention to the ouzo distillation procedure, which is still carried out in the old, traditional way.
For the past five generations, the members of the famous ouzo producing Barbayannis family have passionately pursued perfection in the taste of ouzo and have maintained traditional ouzo distillation techniques.
This success is due to the secret family recipe, which has been the basis of the quality and taste of Ouzo Barbayanni for five generations.
www.barbayanni-ouzo.com   (249 words)

  
 Ouzo F.C   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Ouzo was also represented well at the try-out with Steve Sacchitiello and Matthew Smith both in attendance.  Their life-time contracts with Ouzo F.C may prevent Toronto F.C from making a bid for the players.
Ouzo Boosters Jackie and John Fletcher and parents of both Graham and Stu “Iron Foot” Fletcher, have reportedly offered to sponsor Fletcher and his family to travel from Georgia in an attempt to get the former OFC defensive rock to join up with the lads for the Boxing Day Tourney.
Ouzo did not seem to be on their game as they were 24 hrs ago.
eteamz.active.com /ouzo/index.cfm   (3014 words)

  
 OUZO Magia - Spanos Bros. Co.
Ouzo is drunk on its own with water or with ice.
Ouzo has conquered the word as an apperitif or as a coctail.
Such a taste has ouzo if it is mixed with orange juice as a refreshing drink, or bitter with pepper and tomato juice.
www.ouzomagia.gr /enjoy.html   (101 words)

  
 Barbayannis Ouzo History - Historical Ouzo Museum in Lesvos Greece
The Ouzo Barbayannis family has been passionately pursuing perfection in the taste of ouzo and preserving the traditional distillation techniques for five generations.
The Ouzo Museum respectfully embraces tradition and is the home of the secret of the quality and taste found in Ouzo Barbayanni.
The Barbayannis Ouzo Museum is located in Plomari, Lesvos, in front of the Barbayannis Ouzo Distilleries, at the 1st km of the Plomari - Mytilene provincial road, on the way to Agios Isidoros.
www.barbayanni-ouzo.com /ouzo-museum-lesvos.html   (392 words)

  
 Emery SA - Ouzo [ Rodini ]
Enjoy the unique taste and the special scent of the Emery ouzo straight, with ice and water or mixed as a cocktail.
Rodini is a finely distilled ouzo with a rich taste, produced using Rhodian aromatic herbs and chosen anise seeds.
Note: The RODINI ouzo has fewer anises than ouzo 13 and it is softer and lighter.
www.emery.gr /en/ouzo_rodini.htm   (139 words)

  
 Ouzo 12, plus a full range of other anisettes
Call it ouzo in Greece, raki in Turkey, arak in Lebanon, oghi in Armenia, anis in northern Spain or pastis in France.
Ouzo and its cloudy ilk are not booming as the next tequila, vodka or rum, but many more are available through increased trade.
Everywhere, indoors and especially outdoors, pastis, ouzo and raki are served with friends and conversation.
www.b-21.com /ouzo.asp   (1030 words)

  
 OnMilwaukee.com Dining: Ouzo Greek café/bar oozes warm family feeling   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Ouzo, which can be served as a shot or over ice, is said to be the central part of Greek dining that "begins, carries on and ends" each meal.
It is from the city of Mititylini, Greece, near the island of Lesbos and is rumored to have homeopathic abilities to aid in digestion and temper the effects of menopause.
Ouzo offers a casual, comfortable dining experience in a warm, artistic environment that was created by husband-and-wife team Demetra Copoulos and Tom Littmann, with the help of Jeromy Wolf.
www.onmilwaukee.com /dining/articles/ouzo.html   (694 words)

  
 Ouzo. Greek ouzo qualities and ouzo producers
Ouzo, is a 100% Greek product and Greece's National drink.
The reason is that the anise oil dissolves and becomes invisible when mixed with a usual alcohol content, but as soon as the alcohol content is reduced, the essential oils transform into white crystals, which you cannot see through.
Ouzo itself, symbolizes more than anything else, the Greek way of thinking.
greekproducts.com /greekproducts/ouzo   (248 words)

  
 From Raki to Ouzo Lesvos
For that reason in Smirni and Constantinoupoli ports, in every receipt of clean alcohol, they were adding a colored substance, fact that obliged the payee in obligatory distillation before the use.
In 1932 coppersmiths of the Virgin Mary of Chalkeon in Thessaloniki, gave the solution in the problem.
However ouzo, which is certified the drink of revolution
www.lesvos-travel.com /ouzo.htm   (899 words)

  
 Ouzo, Chios
Originally, it was considered an alcoholic beverage for men, however, throughout the course of time, it was served during special occasions, such as welcoming guest, bidding farewell as well as an aperitif prior to serving dinner.
Chian ouzo is still distilled primarily in the small copper stills (kazania) of traditional family manufacturers.
The reason is that the anise oil dissolves and becomes invisible when mixed with a conventional alcohol content, but as soon as the alcohol content is reduced, the essential oils transform into white crystals, which you cannot see through.
www.chios.gr /products/ouzo_en.htm   (416 words)

  
 Ouzo Extra by LOEL winery - Limassol, Cyprus   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Ouzo Extra is produced under the most ideal conditions by the double distillation of selected dry wines together with seeds of anise.
After distillation some special natural bonificators are added and the product is formulated and bottled.
The Ouzo Extra when is bottled in 1L and 0.65 L white bottles is packed in cartons of 12 bottles each, and when is bottled in 0,33L white bottles is packed in cartons of 24 bottles each.
www.loel.com.cy /spirits/local_aperitif/ouzo_extra.php   (100 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | England | P&O man in court over Ouzo deaths
The three men were on board the yacht, Ouzo, which left the Isle of Wight for Devon on 20 August, but disappeared.
The agency worker, of Wine House Lane, Capel-le-Ferne, was officer of the watch on the P&O's Pride of Bilbao during a crossing on 20 August 2006.
Ouzo had left Bembridge, on the Isle of Wight, bound for the Dartmouth Regatta.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/6342927.stm   (390 words)

  
 OnWisconsin Live Dining: Ouzo Cafe
Garlic Shrimp Ouzo offers of six large shrimp sauteed with garlic, lemon and spices and finished with a generous splash of the cafe's namesake liqueur.
Opened earlier this year by owner Nickey Pappas (her father-in-law, Tom, is the restaurant's chef), the 50-seat Ouzo Cafe is named after the anise-flavored liqueur that's often served after a Greek dinner.
It is also the main ingredient in one of the cafe's signature dishes, Garlic Shrimp Ouzo ($12.95), an exquisite offering of six large shrimp sauteed with garlic, lemon and spices and finished with a generous splash of the liqueur.
www.onwisconsin.com /dining/dining.asp?id=3435   (968 words)

  
 The Webtender: Ouzo
The classic Greek drink Ouzo is made from a precise combination of pressed grapes and herbs and berries including aniseed, licorice, mint, wintergreen, fennel and hazelnut.
Ouzo is usually served as an aperitif, but is also used in some mixed drinks and cocktails.
The reason is that the anise oil dissolves and becomes invisible when mixed with a conventional alcohol content, but as soon as the alcohol content is reduced, the essential oils transform into white crystals, which you cannot see through.
www.webtender.com /db/ingred/358   (117 words)

  
 RYA - www.rya.org.uk - Ouzo resources
Yacht Ouzo departed for Dartmouth, Devon on the evening of 20 August 2006.
She was lost South of the Isle of Wight with three crewmembers whose bodies were recovered from the sea some time later.
The ferry, which was two hours behind schedule, did not stop to make certain that the Ouzo and its three crew were safe.
www.rya.org.uk /KnowledgeBase/regulationsandsafety/ouzo.htm   (108 words)

  
 Keftedakia (Mint and Ouzo Flavored Meatballs) :: Recipe :: ABC Gold & Tweed Coasts
Heat half the olive oil in a frypan over moderate heat, add the onions, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are soft but not brown.
Squeeze the bread dry (discard the ouzo) and add the bread to the onions.
Add the minced beef, egg, mint, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and knead vigorously with your hands, then beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
www.abc.net.au /goldcoast/stories/s288434.htm   (368 words)

  
 UBL: artist profile - Ouzo the band
George and Nancy recorded (from March till July 2004) a double CD with the omonymus title Ouzo The Band (only English lyrics).
From March to May of 2005 a long trip-tour in Europe (Italy-Luxemburg-England-Holland-Germany), where we performed in several places with great success in Europian audience as well.
All prutacts of Ouzo the band can be found at (cd baby,I-tunes,msn,real player,for digital download)or
www.ubl.com /artists/ouzotheband/profile   (607 words)

  
 Definition of ouzo - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
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www.m-w.com /dictionary/ouzo   (26 words)

  
 Pan-Fried Shrimp with Lemon and Ouzo Recipe - Diane Kochilas | Food & Wine
Pan-Fried Shrimp with Lemon and Ouzo Recipe - Diane Kochilas
In a large, shallow dish, combine the ouzo, lemon juice and cayenne.
Add the shrimp and toss to coat thoroughly.
www.foodandwine.com /recipes/pan-fried-shrimp-with-lemon-and-ouzo   (223 words)

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