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Peas
Soultana-Maria Valamoti Peas are one of the legumes that were cultivated in Greece as early as the 7th millennium BC….
History
History of the Greek Countryside
Ochros, a Lathyrus of the Aegean
Soultana-Maria Valamoti Legumes have been cultivated in Greece for 9,000 years, since the emergence of the first farming societies in…
Use of irrigation water in watermelon cultivation based on plant needs
Soil moisture sensors and sensors monitoring climatic and soil parameters are now enabling farmers to make data-driven decisions for the…
Reducing antibiotic use in livestock farming through technology
Technology is poised to provide a solution to the excessive and often unnecessary use of antibiotics in livestock. To date,…
New Year’s cakes throughout Greece.
In Greece, New Year’s day is a deeply religious celebration, full of symbolic significance and with its own vital traditions….
Clean Monday and the foods associated with it
Clean Monday is a movable feast that depends on the date of Easter, which is also not fixed. It typically…
The “sacred” foods of Christianity
In Orthodox tradition, fasting is frequent and plays a significant role in the daily life of the faithful. Many of…
Jewish cuisine in Greece
Jewish cuisine in Greece has deep roots in a long-standing tradition that combines religious faith with the culinary customs of…
The Cycladic Diet & the Catholic Church
The Cycladic diet has been shaped by the archipelago’s traditions and climate, and the local products offered by the unique…
Similarities and differences between the monastic and Mediterranean diets
The Mediterranean diet and the monastic diet observed within the Greek Orthodox Church are two traditional dietary patterns focused on…