Articles tagged ‘Food’
Thassos: brucellosis should not worry travelers
By Cristina | June 6th, 2008 |
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All of a sudden, the Eastern European TV stations are filled with information about an epidemic going around Thassos. While the Bulgarian Tourism Board recommended the citizens to avoid the island, the Romanian Tourism Board recommended that both travelers who want to go to Thassos and travel agencies which sell vacations in Thassos should be [...]
A weekend in Athens
By Cristina | May 3rd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the writer of Greece Travel Guide is planning a vacation in…Greece. And what do we do when we plan our vacations? Research!
Athens is the birth place of civilization and one of those cities which should be visited at least once in a lifetime. With that [...]
Easter Food in Greece
By Cristina | April 5th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Easter is the most sacred holiday for the Greek Orthodox. Preparations for Easter come to climax during Holy Week, between Palm Sunday and Easter. There are many customs and foods associated with Easter; some are the same all over Greece, some are really localized.
Tsoureki
Tsoureki, the traditional Easter bread, is baked on Holy Thursday. [...]
Cretan Cuisine- For the Health Conscious Traveler
By Cristina | January 3rd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
In a world governed by the latest diet trends and fanciest workout gadgets, the need to follow a healthy diet is “haunting” us even in our vacation. The hotel we stay at must have a gym, the restaurant must offer a “diet friendly” menu and if we happen to gain some weight on vacation, we [...]
Moussaka: The National Dish of Greece
By Cristina | December 30th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Traditional Greek moussaka is still made from recipes handed down from generation to generation. As a matter of fact, the most successful tavernas and restaurants are run by families who have handed the business down from generation to generation.
If you want to experience the real traditional moussaka, look for a taverna hidden somewhere between [...]
Fast Food a la Greece: Souvlaki
By Cristina | December 29th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
If hunger strikes and you don’t feel like going to a restaurant, look for a place where they serve Souvlaki Sandwich. Also known as the “hamburger of Greece”, Souvlaki is a very popular Greek fast food, which can be bought from any “souvladzidika” (souvlaki shop).
What is Souvlaki?
Small pieces of different meat –usually pork, lamb or [...]
Feta Cheese
By Cristina | December 3rd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
“Hello. I’m Cristina and I’m cheesoholic”. That would probably best describe my attitude towards Feta cheese: I just love it! And there is no better place to eat than in Greece, the country where Feta cheese is at its best.
What is Feta Cheese?
Feta is the most well-known, classic Greek cheese. Feta is made from sheep’s [...]
Tzatziki
By Cristina | November 20th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Greeks like to eat at night and if possibly in open air. So look for a taverna which has a really nice terrace where you can enjoy the warmth of the night and the company of fellow travelers.
Don’t expect to find plates breaking, flaming cheese or ouzo flowing like a river…real Greek restaurants don’t [...]
