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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…
History
History of the Greek Countryside
“Tsiknopempti”: the day of meat feasting
Tsiknopempti is one of the most beloved and distinctive days in Greek carnival tradition. Celebrated on the Thursday before Clean…
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…
‘Official’ monastic food. (What Monks Eat on Festive Occasions)
In their festive meals, monks adhere to certain rules which combine the joy of the feast with monastic austerity and…
Dominant foods of Easter Sunday.
Easter in Greece is the most important religious holiday of the year and is accompanied by rich gastronomic traditions. The…
Monastic diet: How monks eat at Mount Athos
The monks of Mount Athos observe a monastic diet that serves their austere way of life and is based on…
Sweets as part of the monastic diet
Greece’s monastic cuisine refers to the cuisine of the monasteries on Mount Athos. The region is globally associated with monastic…
Traditional Christmas foods.
In Greece, Christmas is one of the most important holidays and a reason for family gatherings. In spite of modern…
Dietary habits in times of mourning. (funerals)
Since people began living in societies, food has ceased to be just a means of survival and has also become…
The foods associated with the feast of the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple (21 November)
Every nation observes distinct mores and customs shaped by its culture, history and religion. The admixture of these influences over…