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16 October 2011
The time is ripe for rethinking the positioning of one of our most traditional foodstuffs, olive oil, on the global market. That market, no doubt, will change dramatically over the next decade, as consumers become more savvy and knowledgeable about specific regional oils and as a group of high-end producers across Europe is hoping to redefine the standards for excellence. ...
14 October 2011
Greece is fortunate to have one of the best climates in the world, one in which ample sunshine helps produce some of the tastiest fruits and vegetables. Because raw ingredients—from garden to grove to field to sea—are delicious in their own right in Greece, Greek cooking has evolved in such a way so that there is an innate respect for ...
14 October 2011
Most olive oil in Greece is extracted by the centrifugation method. There are still in existence oil mills using pressure for the extraction of oil, called classical oil mills. The term ¨First pressing¨ refers to oil received from such mills. The pulp still contains part of the oil and it was used to be subjected to second pressing, hence, the second pressing olive oil. ...
13 October 2011
Yemista is the generic term in Greek for stuffed vegetables, and there are myriad recipes in this category of foods. Generally, stuffed vegetables are a summer preparation, and the classics include stuffed peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, and eggplants. Often these are all prepared in the same pan, with the same stuffing, and baked all together. The stuffings: Rice and herbs. This ...
12 October 2011
One of the most curious sights at the Athens Central Market and at itinerant farmers’ markets are the egg-vendors, erstwhile entrepreneurs who sell nothing but…eggs. If anything attests to the importance of the egg on the Greek table it is this commercial specialization. (That’s not to say, of course, that you can’t find eggs in cartons at the local supermarket. ...
10 October 2011
It was a driving trek of heroic proportions up the dirt road from Rethymnon, the historic seaside fort city on the northern coast, to the tiny village of Potamous, on one of those dusty Greek-island dirt roads that are less daunting than they seem but nonetheless make every passenger but the driver look like they just stepped off a cyclone. ...
27 January 2025
When it comes to desserts, Greek cuisine offers a unique and surprisingly healthy approach. Unlike many Western desserts that rely heavily on butter and cream, traditional Greek sweets incorporate a variety of nutritious ingredients that not only tantalize the taste buds but also provide numerous health benefits. Let’s explore the world of Greek desserts and discover why they’re a guilt-free ...
22 December 2023
Stop worrying! That's the best Ikarian Longevity resolution for 2024. And a few foods can help you achieve that.
7 November 2023
If you love Greek food and Greek recipes, there are a few dishes you absolutely must check off on your Greek cooking bucket list. They feature plenty of interesting ingredients, like tarama, the tiny fish eggs that are whipped into a rich and salty dip, Greek feta, extra virgin Greek olive oil and more. Greek Recipes for Savory Pies and Homemade Phyllo These classic and ...
2 May 2023
Now that we’re fully into spring, I’m starting to spot new produce in farmers’ markets all over Athens. One of my favorites? Artichokes, a veritable star of the Mediterranean diet, and an ingredient that forms the backbone of many great plant-based recipes across Greece.
