Fried doughs

Soultana-Maria Valamoti – Professor, AUTh The cereals cultivated in Greece since the 7th millennium BC formed a basic component of…

Tiganites

Soultana-Maria Valamoti, Professor, AUTh The frying pan, a utensil we are very familiar with today in both Greek and other…

Raisins

Soultana-Maria Valamoti Vineyards have been intrinsic to Mediterranean agriculture and have played a crucial role in Greece and its culture…

Rusks

Soultana-Maria Valamoti Wheat and barley have been mainstays of Greek agriculture for over 9,000 years, forming the dietary foundation of…

Lupins

Soultana-Maria Valamoti In contrast to other legumes, lupins were not cultivated from the dawn of agriculture in Greece. Archaeological excavations…

Sykomaida

Soultana Maria Valamoti Figs are a source of natural sugars and have been cultivated in Greece since prehistoric times. People…

Acorns

Soultana Maria Valamoti Oak trees have been integral to Greece’s nature for the past 10,000 years, showcasing a truly impressive…

Dry figs – Dried figs

Soultana Maria Valamoti Figs are potentially one of the earliest species of fruit-bearing tree domesticated by man. Prehistoric populations were…

Pomegranates

Soultana-Maria Valamoti A variety of fruits were cultivated during the long millennia of the Neolithic Period, such as grapes, figs,…

Pasteli and other sesame-based sweets

Soultana-Maria Valamoti Sesame came to Greece from the East, likely at some point during the Bronze Age. While no carbonised…

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