Greek food
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...
Greece
Greece Listed Among Best Places to Retire by Global Retirement Index
Does 2023 mark the year you plan to retire? If you answered yes, and especially if the idea of retiring abroad appeals to you, then the 2023 Annual Global Retirement Index list of the best locations to retire, compiled...
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...
Greece
Trahana: Greece’s Healthy Comfort Food Will Warm You Up
Trachanas is a staple Greek recipe ready in minutes, filling, and full of vitamins. However, the process of making it actually takes months.
Canada
Canada Owes Regina Pizza to Four Greek Immigrant Brothers
In Canada, pizza aficionados have to thank four Greek immigrants for the country’s own unique pizza, known as Regina Pizza.
Ancient Greece
Meze, the DNA of Greek Food
Meze, or Mezedes are the very DNA of Greek food.
By Giorgio Pintzas Monzani
A sip, a bite, a word. For those who know the world of meze closely, you can easily find yourself in this sentence. For those who are...
Greek Food
Greek Breakfast vs American Breakfast: Which is Better?
Breakfast is the most important meal of the the day and thousands of tourists -- especially from the U.S., will be trying a traditional Greek breakfast while visiting Greece -- but how does it measure up against its U.S....
Food
Souvlaki Wrapper in Ireland Makes 4 Times the Greek Minimum Wage
A €2,500 euro salary is being offered to any Greek who wants to take on the job of a souvlaki wrapper in a Greek souvlaki bar in Dublin, Ireland.
The job listing, in addition to the €2,500 salary, promises that...
Greece
Why Greek Honey Is the Best in the World: A Beekeeper Explains
For thousands of years, Greek honey has been collected for its delicious, sweet taste and healing, nutritious properties.