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The juicy and fresh fruits in Greece are the superstars of the hot Greek summer. Very nutritious, rich in fiber and vitamins, the delicious summer fruits in Greece offer much freshness and hydration under hot temperatures. The watermelon is certainly the king of summer of all fruits in Greece and it is frequently served as a

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

The importance of olive and olive oil is noted in the Ancient Greeks' varying uses in everyday life. For instance, the Ancient Greek Wise Men deemed the olive as the "Holy Tree," with divine origin, power and supernatural attributes. Through the written texts on the history of Ancient Greece, we have learned that Athens,

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

While the unique qualities of the Greek climate and soil are seminal to the ultimate quality of its olive oil, so too is the manner in which Greek olives are harvested and crushed. In some places, the olive harvest  starts as early as October, when the fruit is still not fully mature. The oil from these green, unripe olives is called  agourelaio,  (“immature” olive oil). This oil is produced in small quantities and therefore in high demand. It is characterized by a strong peppery taste. Most olives are harvested starting in November, just as the fruit turns from greenish to purple-black. The best time to pick