Greek Food
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Greeks Love their Coffee: Daily Routine Confirmed by New Survey
More than 8 out of 10 Greeks drink coffee every day a new survey reveals, confirming that coffee culture is thriving in the country.
According to a survey by pollsters Kapa Research on behalf of the Hellenic Coffee Association, 84%...
Greek Food
Meat Eaters Delight as Greece Celebrates Tsiknopempti
The country is currently indulging in Tsiknopempti, one of the most important dates on the calendar in Greece.
Ancient Greece
Canadian Students Feast on Ancient Greek and Roman Food
Students at the University of Toronto in Canada recently had the chance to dine on ancient Greek and Roman food during an "Ancient Food Day" hosted by the university.
About 40 or so students tried delicacies enjoyed by the Greeks...
Ancient Greece
The Longest Greek Word is Actually an Ancient Recipe
When one hears about "the longest word," whatever language it is, absurd adjectives or ancient names of forgotten princes come to mind. Surely not a recipe; but as often happens, the Greek language surprises us once again.
By Giorgio Pintzas...
Food
Shrimp And Gyros Skewers: Where The Mountains Meet The Sea
Next time that you are feeling indecisive about fish (well, seafood!) or meat for dinner, why not try the shrimp and gyros skewers.
Culture
Spoon Sweets: A Historic Gesture of Greek Hospitality
The delicious age-old tradition in Greece of offering "spoon sweets" to visitors goes way back to the fourteenth century.
Food
Greece Wins First Place for World’s Best Olive Oil
Αn olive oil producer from Sparta, Greece, has swept the prestigious EVOO global olive oil awards 2022 for its exquisite gourmet olive oils.
Ancient Greece
Special Epiphany Koliva Has Ancient Greek Roots
Epiphany Koliva, a version of the food eaten at funerals in Eastern Europe, called Fotokoliva, has been prepared for many centuries on the Greek island of Crete.
By Giorgio Pintzas Monzani
The feast of Epiphany, celebrated every January 6th, plays a...
Greece
The History of Gyros, the Famous Greek Delicacy
The history of gyros, Greece's most popular fast food delicacy today, is lost in time.
Recently it was named among four Greek delicacies that have made it to the top 50 foods of the world for 2022 according to TasteAtlas,...
Greece
Nine Greek Vasilopita Options for the New Year
It's always a great idea to welcome the New Year with delicious homemade vasilopita that can come in for sweet and savory recipes. All of them are equally delicious and belong to the Greek festive season. Bake them yourself...
Greece
Vasilopita Recipe: Greek New Year’s Cake
The story of the Greek Orthodox custom of the vasilopita with the lucky coin inside, begins in Asia Minor, and more specifically in the city of Caesarea in Cappadocia, more than 1,600 years ago. Here's a recipe for Vasilopita...
Greece
Alexander The Great and All Ancient Greeks Loved Ice Cream
How long have the Greeks had a love affair with ice cream? How about since at least one hundred years before Alexander the Great?
In fact, ancient Greeks were attracted to “ices” as early as the fifth century BC.
In those...
Greece
How Melomakarona and Kourabiedes Got Their Names
Melomakarona and kourabiedes are two words which, for Greek people, embody Christmas itself. They bring to mind the sweetness of the holiday season, both literally and figuratively.
The two traditional Christmas sweets are an integral part of Christmas and New...
Culture
Ten Dishes to Add That Greek Flavor to Your Christmas Dinner
Greece is a country with deep religious traditions, a strong sense of family, and a very festive spirit. And those are all the necessary ingredients to make Christmas one of the most important celebrations of the year.
As with any...
Greece
Five Traditional Greek Desserts to Sweeten Up Your Christmas
During the Christmas season, Greece is filled with the delicious aroma of sugary-sweet traditional Greek desserts, floating out from houses and bakeries as people prepare for the holiday season.
Featuring traditional Greek flavors like nuts, citrus, spices like cinnamon and...