The tsoureki symbolizes the Resurrection of Christ and rebirth in general. Public Domain Tsoureki (τσουρέκι in Greek) is the traditional sweet yeast […]
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Retsina: A 2,000-Year Legacy of Greece’s People’s Wine
Retsina. Credit: Yorick R/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 2.0 Retsina is a unique Greek wine, instantly recognizable for its bold, aromatic pine and resin […]
The Ancient Greek Roots of Shared Appetizer Culture
The meze culture is part of the Greek culinary DNA. Credit: Greek Reporter Imagine a beautiful summer evening; Small shared appetizers known […]
Ancient Greek Superfoods You Can Still Eat Today
A ripe caper fruit (caper berry). Credit: Clematis / CC BY-SA 3.0 The ancient Greeks had a diet rich in natural ingredients, […]
A Taste of Spring: Greek Cuisine’s Seasonal Delights
Small squids, cuttlefish and snails are in particular demand this time of the year. Credit: Greekreporter Spring is so full of fragrances […]
Mediterranean Diet Tied to Lower Blood Pressure, Greek Study Shows
A spoonful of olive oil in your daily diet is an integral part of the Mediterranean diet. Credit: LexnGer / Flickr / […]
The Cretan Who Made Greek Wines Famous in Florida
Thanks to the efforts of Cretan entrepreneur George Merlemis, Greek wines are becoming sought-after in the US and Florida in particular. Credit: […]