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Dining in Ancient Greece – Nutritional Habits
Such was the importance of sailing and fishing that fish was a major part of the local diet. Fish, shellfish, squid and eels were consumed in near any manner possible. The richer families may extend […]
One of Greeks Favorites – Garlic Sauce
I could write a Phd on the subject of Garlic Sauce! It is one of the “national” dishes of the whole Mediterranean area. I can’t explain the reason why this combination of garlic with something starchy is […]
Hints & Tips for Successfull Pies
Small tips for successful pies Hard wheat flour from village makes the best sheet. You will not make the perfect sheet on your first try. Keep trying. You will soon find out your own secrets. […]
About Greek Pies
An exquisite lady of common descent. The ultimate Greek snack, an easy-to-make delicacy and a full meal between two sheets of pastry. No one can resist the simplified charm of the cheese pie, the crispy elegance of the fresh-baked pastry sheet.
Mediterranean Diet Pyramid
This Pyramid, which represents the optimal, traditional Mediterranean diet, is based on the dietary traditions of Crete and southern Italy in the 1960s. It is structured in the light of nutrition research carried out in […]
Tips to avoid Food Decay
Quality: Some tips to avoid food decay: Do not buy foods when they are close to their expiry date. Do not allow dehydrated food to absorbe moisture. Do not keep foods for a prolonged period […]
About Greek Cheese
Feta: By far, the most popular and the most ancient of the Greek Cheeses. It is the traditional cheese of Greece. It is used in salads (greek salad – horiatiki), baked in pies, crumbled on […]
About Appetizers
Appetizers (mezedes or orektika in Greek) play an important role on the Greek table. What constitutes a Greek appetizer? The most common type of a Greek appetizer would be dips or spreads such as taramosalata (fish roe […]
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