Food
Australia
OMG (Oh My Greek) Week Returns to Melbourne!
Let the celebrations begin! OMG week (Oh My Greek Week) returns to Melbourne this November with more great Greek treats presented by chef, TV personality, restaurateur and author George Calombaris as well as some of the most famous Greek...
Economy
Strong Greek Agricultural Presence at SIAL Paris 2016
More than 200 Greek businesses from the agricultural and food sector are at SIAL Paris 2016, the biggest annual international food and beverage exhibition. The Greek presence, organized by Enterprise Greece, aims to help increase Greek exports to foreign...
Greece
Kozani Bakeries Help Impoverished Greeks Who Can't Afford Bread
It isn't something new. Back in 2015 bakers in northern Greece near Thessaloniki donated some 1,200 pounds of bread to refugees crossing the Greek border at Idomeni, back before FYROM closed the border.
However, these days, bakers in northern Greece...
Ancient Greece
Add Some Spice to Your Love Life With 5 Ancient Greek Aphrodisiacs!
Let's talk about ancient love potions...from Ancient Greece! That's right, Greeks were (and many still are) big believers in aphrodisiacs. Here are some of the more common natural aphrodisiacs that were used throughout the centuries and can still be found...
Economy
Eurostat: Food Prices Continue to Increase in 2016 Despite Low Household Incomes
Food prices keep increasing while household incomes are strikingly low, according to data recently published by Eurostat.
The European statistical agency says that food prices in Greece have seen a general increase of 2.3 percent from last year, while the...
Ancient Greece
Oyster and Truffle Dish Dates Back to 4th Century BC Greece (recipe)
Truffles, or tartufo are a fungus that grow on or near-surface of the roots of trees, particularly oak trees, and have been used in Greek kitchens since ancient times. Nowadays you can find these yummy and good-for-you fungi in a variety of...
Greece
End of Summer Squash Recipes for Sweet and Salty Kolokythopita [video and recipes]
As the summer months dwindle away, Greek gardens are filling up with squash that are used for both sweet and salty pites (pies) eaten towards the end of the summer into the cooler autumn and winter months.
These Greek treats...
Culture
Greek Sweets You Need to Eat While Visiting Greece!
No Greek meal would be complete without a mouth-watering, unforgettable Greek dessert to follow.
There are so many deserts to select from while visiting Greece, so let's look at some of the favorites that locals swear are done best in...
Greece
The Top Trendy Beach Restaurants on Mykonos
Want some advice on where to eat on your trip to Mykonos? The island has amazing restaurants all over, but what if you want to try something a little different on the beach? Let's look at the top five recommended...
Greece
Use Greek Fava to Create Budget-friendly Main Dishes (recipes)
Greek fava - the puree of yellow spilt peas - is a favorite traditional Greek food for the summer. However, this economically friendly and easy to make dish can be more than just an appetizer or complimentary to your...