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Yogurt, octopus, lamb, olives, oregano. These foods “belong” to the Greek kitchen in the world’s eye. Not so corn. Yet this American staple has been part of the Greek table for several hundred years, most likely introduced and disseminated by the Ottoman Turks, who may have encountered it first in Africa. The Turkish word for […]
Shining a spotlight on many people’s favorite beverage reveals a few healthy surprises! If Greek coffee is not on your radar when it comes to a healthy Mediterranean diet, you may want to take a closer look. In fact, a 2013 study in Vascular Medicine[1] found that Greek coffee may hold the key to a longer life!
Ikaria Longevity Secret: Drink Greek Coffee Greek coffee made headlines in 2013 as the elixir of life, the secret to longevity among inhabitants of Ikaria, all thanks to a stuffy conducted by Dr. Gerasimos Siasos a physician and professor at the University of Athens Medical School, and published in Vascular Medicine in March, 2013. It […]
Easter is the most serious holiday in Greece, a symbolic celebration of renewal and a palpable celebration of spring. Most Greeks leave the city for the countryside, their exodus as much a yearly ritual as the roasting of the Paschal lamb or goat.
Learn about Greek cheese week, called Tyrini, which is the week before Lent begins.
Almonds are a Mediterranean staple and one of the most important good mood foods. Our almonds come from an organic grower on the Cycladic island of Kea. Meet Nikolaos Timoleon, his partner Kalliopi Georganti and their family. Their passion and devotion to quality is evident in every bite!
In Greek cuisine, many ingredients and foods enjoy a continuity of existence from the furthest reaches of antiquity to the present. Pasteli, a highly nutritious ancient confection that’s surprisingly relevant today, is one of them. I hope you enjoy reading about its unusual history.
Meet the Producer is a blog series that aims to introduce you to the passionate, dedicated food artisans whose products I have carefully chosen for my e-shop. It’s a chance to get to know Greece from behind the scenes and to get to know the people whose products are examples of the very best Greece has to offer. In this post, we will meet Avra Panousopoulou, one of the first women food entrepreneurs in Greece. whose company, Yiam, has always been the perfect balance between tradition and innovation.
Christopher Columbus may have been from Chios. One thing is for sure, the Genoese imprint on Chian cooking is still palpable today.
Greece is a mycological paradise. Meet two passionate mushroomers and get a taste of the earthly — and nutritious — delights mushrooms provide throughout Greek cuisine.