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Regional Cuisine in Greece

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The   Greek cuisine   is actually the most characteristic example of a Mediterranean diet, sharing also many characteristics from Middle Eastern and European cuisines. The contemporary   Greek diet   is composed of many   products   such as olive oil, vegetables, herbs, bread, fish, fruits and various meats, including

Hestia in Greek means home!

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Hestia, the goddess of Home  Staying home is the prefect occasion to cook traditional Greek recipes for your loved ones! Try her homemade savory dish on www.gods-ebook

A Guide to Greek Food Essential Herbs and Spices

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Known for its freshness and flavor, Greek cuisine is beloved across the globe. While regional variations and adaptions are always going to be found, Greek food has its defining elements. Food Herbs and Spices are essential in Greek Food In traditional dishes, some hundreds

Dish of the day!

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Aphrodite, was the goddess of love. She believed that love is a super power that rules the world. That’s her favorite dish! ️ Read more on The Twelve Olympian recipes #mythology #greekmythology #myth #zeus #homecooking #cuisine #olympianrecipes @edpar71

Dish of the day!

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The Olympian Gods were also food lovers. In their free time they enjoyed eating ambrosia it would certainly be awarded a Michelin star these days... For more ancient tips  The Twelve Olympian recipes #cooking  #thanks @edpar71 #photography

Everything you need to know about Greek coffee

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Greece may not be the first place in the world that comes to mind when you think about coffee, but the Greeks love their coffee. Coffee is an integral part of Greek culture, and I can’t think of many other better places in the world to sit and enjoy coffee than in a taverna in Greece. Greece is renowned for its beautiful islands, idyllic beaches, white painted villages and great food. It isn’t so much known for its coffee, but it should be, because it is distinctive. Although for the less-hardened coffee drinker, Greek coffee can be an acquired taste! Greece is 17th on the list of top coffee-consuming countries in the world. Greeks

The first foodie hotel in the world

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“Ergon House” is the first hotel in the world that has been focused on quality food and is aimed at an audience with great demand from the taste of their dish, drink and coffee. It is essentially a market, but it differs from

Top 10 dishes to try in Greece

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Steeped in history and lapped by the Mediterranean sea, Greece is home to some of the finest ingredients in the world. Sample them in a traditional Greek dish along with a glass of ouzo. Greece has long been a family holiday favourite with its beautiful blue waters, child-friendly beaches and an abundance of

Greek Tsoureki

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This traditional Greek Easter bread is terrific for Easter brunch, slathered with butter; and any leftovers make the world's most outrageous French toast! A nice thing about this recipe is that the work is

Koulourakia – Greek Easter cookies

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Koulourakia are traditional Greek cookies which along with tsourekia are the “trademark” of Greek Orthodox Easter. The week before Easter every family ( or almost every family nowadays) is preparing koulourakia and tsourekia and this is a way of getting in the mood of these Holy days. Koulourakia are vanilla and orange scented cookies, crispy outside and

Pomegranate: The Ancient Greek Symbol of Life, Good Fortune for the New Year

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Smashing a pomegranate on New Year’s Day is an Ancient Greek custom that continues to this day as the red colored nutritious fruit is considered a symbol of life and good fortune. Ancient Greeks believed that the pomegranate’s ruby-like arils, or seeds, symbolized abundance, perhaps

A Guide To Greek Christmas Foods

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Avgolemono Soup (Egg-Lemon Chicken Soup) Avgolemono is a very common dish enjoyed throughout the year – not only on Christmas. It is a simple chicken broth infused with a lemon and egg mixture, generally cooked with rice or orzo. The consistency varies depending on personal taste and