ancient food customs
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...
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...
Ancient Greece
Conquests of Alexander the Great Left Traces in Modern Cuisine
Alexander the Great had an enormous influence on the cultures of the ancient world as a result of his military campaigns across the Near East.