Paraskevas Pagkalos

“Back then my mother used to cook outside the house using a gas cylinder”

Tyrnavos, 2025.

Mr. Pagkalos Paraskevas, 22, was born in Farsala, raised in Thrace until the age of eight, and later settled in Nea Zoi, Sofades. He recalls that during his early childhood, cooking was mainly done on a gas stove, with breakfast typically consisting of toast or chicken soup. After moving to Nea Zoi, the family began using an electric kitchen. His favorite dishes are lamb and beef, which he prefers for Christmas and Easter, in contrast to older generations who traditionally consumed pork or turkey. In the kitchen, he enjoys grilling above all. While he participated in the interview, he experienced some stage fright, which limited his openness at times. 

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Original language: Grecce/Romani