Giorgio Pintzas Monzani
Ancient Greece
Pasteli, the Sweet Snack of Greece, Dates Back to Homer
Pasteli, παστελι, the ancient Greek dessert, has very few ingredients, but it has a great deal of history behind it.
Greek News
Moussaka Bites, the Perfect Appetizer for Greek Style Summer
Moussaka is the flag, the symbol, of Greek gastronomy in the world. Although its origins are a tad confusing, mainly due to the presence of untraditional elements in Greek cuisine (such as béchamel), it gives excitement and memories, especially...
Food
Toursi: The Greek Pickles
Pickles, kimchi, toursi: all names for one of the oldest known preparations. Pickles are a culinary tradition almost all over the world, thanks to the fact that it is one of the earliest methods of preserving food. Toursi then,...
Greek Food
Special Greek Fricassee Recipe for Easter Holidays
In every corner of the Greek peninsula, and on practically every table, during the Easter holidays you will find the wonderful fricassee dish. Is a traditional recipe in many kitchens of Europe, but significantly made its way into the...
Greek Food
Greek Octopus Recipe for a Delicious ‘Sarakosti’
If you happen to travel to Greece during the period leading up to Easter, you will see menus and food posters that are slightly different than usual. This is the period of the Great Lent, which is very important...