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Fruits and Vegetables
Due to its mild Mediterranean climate, Greece has some of the most delicious vegetables in the world. What’s more, the…
Gastronomy
The Greek public’s growing preference for Greek wine labels versus foreign vineyards
Giovanna Lykou, Sommelier, certified Sherry Educator, spirits instructor and columnist In recent years, the number of Greek wineries has nearly…
Seasonality, Dietary Diversity and the Mediterranean Diet
Η εποχικότητα και η θρεπτική ποικιλία αποτελούν θεμελιώδη στοιχεία της παραδοσιακής ελληνικής Μεσογειακής διατροφής. Στο παρελθόν, οι περιορισμένες τεχνικές συντήρησης…
Definition and Origins of the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is one of the most recognized dietary patterns globally. Its health benefits have been demonstrated repeatedly in…
The role of wine in the monastic diet
The significance of wine in monastic life is easily understood, as the words ‘wine’ and ‘vine’ are frequently used in…
HONEY
Beekeeping and Greek honey hold a significant place in Greece’s agricultural production and economy. Beekeeping has a long-standing tradition in…
Meat
Greek livestock farming and the role of meat in Greek cuisine are deeply intertwined with the country’s history, culture and…
WINE – DISTILLED SPIRITS
Viticulture in Greece dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE, with archaeological evidence of winemaking in Mycenaean times. However, the…
OLIVE OIL
If there is one product that is intrinsically linked to Greece, it is olive oil. It is undeniably the cornerstone…
SALTED AND CURED SEAFOOD
In Greece, the treasures of the sea have always been an important part of the local diet. Over time, Greeks…