Food
Food
Recipe: Galaktoboureko, the Most Beloved Greek Dessert
Here's a traditional recipe for the Greek dessert galaktoboureko, aka Greek milk, or custard, pie.
Greece is known around the world for its delicious cuisine, and Greek desserts are no exception to this rule. Classic flavors such as orange, cinnamon,...
Cyprus
Halloumi Cheese Makes Up 20% of Cyprus’ Exports
In the first quarter of 2023, Cyprus' halloumi cheese exports increased sharply, accounting for 20 percent of the country's total product exports. The figures, totaling €111.8 million, were revealed by Petros Xenophontos, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment...
Food
How to Spot Fake Versions of Greek Traditional Products
Greek food has won the hearts of millions of people, and traditional cuisine occupies the top places in world rankings. Such a widespread love for Greek products has given rise to an abundance of products that are simply inauthentic.
Some...
Canada
The Greek Inventor of Hawaiian Pizza
Very few people know that the man who took the brave decision back in the 1960's to add pineapple to a pizza was a Greek immigrant to Canada.
Food
Agora Modiano, a Next Generation Food Market in Thessaloniki
Agora Modiano, the largest food market in Thessaloniki, is a must-see destination shaping the new gastronomic face of the city. A history rich with drama and modern innovation are interwoven in the facility itself, introducing visitors to a novel...
Archaeology
New Study Sheds Light on Bronze Age Diets
In the past, experts guessed how old tools were used by looking at old writings and hints around them. However, when it came to what people ate a long time ago, they had to make educated guesses about food...
Ancient Greece
First Food Award Invented in Ancient Greece
While it's not a Michelin star as we all know it, the first food award originated in Ancient Greece.
The Ancient Greek world was not limited to today's borders. Many cities in other Mediterranean territories spoke the Greek language and...
Food
Five Easy Summer Recipes With a Greek Spirit
Multifaceted, bright, refreshing like the waves of the Mediterranean Sea, Greek cuisine has won millions of hearts all over the world.
Traditional Greek dishes along with ancient historical sites have become one of the attractions of the country. Thanks to...
Food
Loukoumades: From the Ancient Olympics to the Present Day
Loukoumades, a favorite sweet delicacy that can be found in every Greek city, have a thousand-year history. There is even literary evidence that loukoumades were enjoyed by the ancient Greeks at the Olympics.
Many legends are associated with this popular...
Ancient Greece
The Influence of Alexander the Great on Indian and World Cuisine
Customs, flavors and rituals linking food to the sacred and divine had an enormous upheaval during the time of Alexander the Great.
Food
Scientists Decode DNA of Greek Feta Cheese
According to the Academy of Athens, scientists have recently decoded the DNA of the famous Greek Feta cheese.
Scientists from the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens studied a wide variety of feta cheese produced all across the nation...
Ancient Greece
The Real Story Behind Every Restaurant’s “Menu”
The menu is probably the most widely used, most common item in all food-selling environments. Whether it is a restaurant, a bar, or a traditional Greek tavern, the menu is always there. Nowadays, we are moving toward a more...
Business
Greek Yogurt Consumption Drives Growth of Multi-Billion-Dollar Yogurt Market
High demand for Greek yogurt is driving the growth of the international yogurt market, a recent industry report by Technavio has revealed.
Based on the report, the yogurt market is projected to experience substantial growth, with an expected increase of...
Food
Espresso Might Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Development
Researchers from the University of Verona in Italy explored the potential of compounds found in espresso, including the well-known caffeine, to prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
Espresso is the coffee made from ground beans brewed under pressure with hot...
Food
The Most Beloved Greek Desserts of Them All
Greece is known around the world for its delicious cuisine, and Greek desserts are no exception to this rule.
Classic Greek flavors such as orange, cinnamon, honey, and sesame make Greek sweets some of the most delectable in the world.
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