Food Lovers Guide to Greece
savour the fresh, seasonal flavours of Greece the home of mediterranean eating
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Greek food: customs, culture, fresh ingredients, herbs and spices.
“Greek cuisine is colorful and flavorful with a variety of tastes, aromas, flavours, colors and textures. There is more to Greek food than simply tasting good. It’s a way of life and in fact, regarded as one of the healthiest in the world.”
The Grecian love of food is well known across the world. Often recipes are passed down through generations with pride and joy that comes from preparing and sharing food. This culture of sharing is also shown in their meze, small plates usually consisting of dolma, saganaki, tzatziki and meatballs served before the main course.
It is believed that Archestratus, a Greek poet and a connoisseur of food, is said to have written the first cookbook in 350 B.C. All these years on, a worldwide favorite is the Greek salad, made of tomatoes, cucumbers, Greek olives, shallots, and a slab of feta cheese, all topped with a healthy drizzle of Greek olive oil.
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