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Why we eat cod with garlic dip (Bakaliaros Skordalia) on the 25th of March
The 25th of March is one of Greece’s most important holidays, commemorating two important events: the anniversary of the start…
History
History of the Greek Countryside
SWEETS
A lavish lunch under a plane tree in a Greek village, followed by a small plate of spoon sweet accompanied…
Legumes in the Mediterranean Diet
Legumes are plants and plant seeds in the family Fabaceae, which includes beans, lentils, chickpeas and broad beans. Legumes are…
Sweets
Dessert is something people of all ages look forward to at the end of a meal. In Greece, even in…
BAKED GOODS
Rusks, biscuits, pies and small pies are a few of the most popular baked goods. Some of these are part…
REGION OF CENTRAL MACEDONIA
The Region of Central Macedonia is Greece’s largest region by area and the second most populous. It stretches along the…
REGION OF THE IONIAN ISLANDS
Geographically, the Region of the Ionian Islands is found in the westernmost extremity of Greece, encompassing most of the Heptanese…
REGION OF ATTICA
The Region of Attica is Greece’s most populous and developed, home to the country’s capital, Athens, and its wider metropolitan…
Mediterranean Diet Plate
The Mediterranean plate, as defined by the Mediterranean diet, is a healthy dietary model that focuses on consuming fresh and…
Classification and Characteristics of Main Food Groups
1. Vegetables Vegetables are the foundation of the Greek Mediterranean diet. Seasonal and fresh options like tomatoes, zucchini, spinach, broccoli…