Cretan Cuisine- For the Health Conscious Traveler

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…

Best Restaurants in Athens

One of the best experiences when visiting a city is trying to located the neatest restaurants and trying new food each day. Athens is one of the most interesting European capitals and trendy places emerge each season. Here you can enjoy excellent Greek food either in glamorous restaurants or in hidden places, as well as…

Foods to enjoy during the winter in Greece

Winter in Greece – or in other words any season which is not summer – is not only enjoyable but the food is excellent, as well. The real, traditional Greek restaurants serve dishes based on the vegetables that are in season. You’ll find dishes based on potatoes, cabbage, various stews and pies.

Fast & Easy Greek Salads – perfect for the summer heat

The Classical Greek Salad is very well known among those who love Greece and the Mediterranean diet. But there are plenty more Greek salads to enjoy, some more interesting than others. If you cannot stand the heat or just want to try something fast & easy, here are three recipes for you. All have in…

Easy to Make Greek Sweet Treats

I don’t like to admit it but sometimes the fruits don’t cut it when I need energy or when I just need something sweet. If you are like me and don’t like chocolate (even the most expensive kind), then you’ll find these Greek treats wonderful and the perfect “cure” for your sweet tooth. Try to…

Greek Olive Oil

The Olive Oil is a staple of the Mediterranean diet and the base of Greek cuisine. It is considered to be the healthiest product the nature can offer. Greece produces 430,000 tons of olive oil annually (more than 75% is extra virgin).