Porto Cheli • Greece • The love we share

Tsipouro, tsikoudia, and raki are all the same spirit and, unlike ouzo, they are  grape distillates . The alcoholic grade of tsipouro is higher than ouzo and can, therefore, be considered stronger, but ouzo is said to give worse hangovers! Tsipouro is believed to have originated in the 14th century in Mount Athos

The Kozani Crocus (exported all over the world under the name “Krokos Kozanis”) grows from a small rounded bulb which is planted in late summer or early fall and produces small purple flowers, with three red-gold stigma strands in each flower. Saffron spice is made from these dried strands. The product owes its beneficiary properties to the particular soil and climatic conditions of this area (well-tended fields, loads of light, drained

Greece has a long history of bee-keeping and there are more beehives per acre in Greece than any other country in Europe, so it comes as no surprise that Greek honey is considered the best in the world. A wide biodiversity of flora combined

Greek cooking traditions date back to thousands of years. From those times until now, all Greeks, mortal, immortal or semi-gods, share the same secret; their love for olive oil. Even today, the Greeks’ gastronomical habits are based on that beneficial super food which helps in maintaining longevity, health and beauty. Read The Twelve Olympian Recipes and learn how to cook like a God! www.villathaliafloatingheaven.com/greek-gastronomy

Greek cooking traditions date back to thousands of years. From those times until now, all Greeks, mortal, immortal or semi-gods, share the same secret; their love for olive oil.  Even today, the Greeks’ gastronomical habits are based on that beneficial super food which helps in maintaining longevity, health and beauty.  Flip through this cookbook and immerse yourself in a unique experience; a most tasteful mythological trip along with the 12 Olympian Gods and their epic adventures. Twelve recipes sprinkled with legendary stories are served and ready to be enjoyed.   Order The Twelve Olympian Recipes and learn how to cook like a God!  Big kiss from ancient Greece!   P.s. Follow your favorite recipe on @olympianrecipes

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

As an aperitif Sun-dried sweet wines originated from every part of Greece. Taste the worldwide famous Santorinian Vinsanto , made by blending together the varieties of Assyrtiko and Aidani.The famous Vinsanto, a luscious sweet wine , is made from sun-dried grapes and aged by law for at least three years.  A good Vinsanto, however, can easily age for more than 100 years. Vinsanto wines (the name means “wine from Santorini” and not “holy wine,” as in the case of the similarly named vinosanto from Italy) have a caramel- and toffee-like aspect, with a dried- fruit dimension that makes them great partners to all sorts of sweets,