Glorious Greek Cooking on Ikaria

Take a peak at the first day of “class” on Blue Zone Ikaria, as we share Greek cuisine with a wonderful group of people from all over the US and Australia.
Ikarian Onion-Wild Fennel Pie

Ikaria Onion-Wild Fennel Pie with Homemade Phyllo is perfect for Lent, vegetarians and vegans alike, or just for lunch!
Ikarian Patatato with Wild Fennel

WIld fennel is the herb that perfumes the springtime table in Ikaria. Pictured here, the simplest potato – fennel dish, called patatato.
Wild Pickled Treats from Ikaria

On Ikaria, the perfect meze for ouzo are pickled wild greens, hyacinth bulbs and home-cured green olives.
Ikaria Longevity Tea!

People from Ikaria, famed for their longevity, drink herbal infusions, one secret thought to help promote a long, healthy life.