Viticulture in Greece dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE, with archaeological evidence of winemaking in Mycenaean times. However, the…
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SWEETS
A lavish lunch under a plane tree in a Greek village, followed by a small plate of spoon sweet accompanied…
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…
SEAFOOD
The sea has always played an important role in the daily lives of Greeks, serving as a cornerstone of the…
Nutritional Value of Sardines
The sardine is one of the most common species of fish in the Greek Mediterranean diet. Sardines are oily fish…
Nutritional Value of Saffron
Saffron, one of the most expensive spices in the world, is derived from the flower of the saffron plant (Crocus…
Nutritional Value of Mountain Tea
Mountain tea is a traditional Greek infusion made from the sideritis plant (Sideritis L.). This particular herb thrives in the…
Nutritional Value of Garlic
Garlic is a small perennial plant that plays an important role in the Greek Mediterranean diet as an ingredient in…
Nutritional Value of Beans
Beans are a staple food of Greek cuisine. They are legumes, and there are various types, differing in characteristics such…





