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I've recently embarked on a culinary quest to explore the rich and diverse world of Greek cheeses. From the tangy feta found in traditional Greek salads to the sizzling delights of halloumi, Greece's cheese culture seems incredibly vast and flavorful. 🇬🇷 I'm reaching out to this knowledgeable...

I am going to Santorini soon and I love to shop and get gifts for people. Could anyone suggest the best souvenirs to take home from Santorini that would give a taste of the local culture and charm to friends and family? I'm looking for things that are unique to the island - something you can't...

I'm on a quest to discover the finest vineyards Greece has to offer. With a winemaking history that spans over four millennia, it has a rich wine tradition even though a lot of people don't know much about it. I'd love to hear from anyone who has explored Greek wine regions or from...

I am planning a trip to Crete, specifically to explore the ancient Minoan palaces, which have been on my bucket list for years. I've always been fascinated by the history and myths surrounding the Minoans, and I'm eager to see the remnants of this great civilization first-hand. However, I want...

I've recently embarked on the exciting journey of learning Greek, motivated further by an upcoming trip to the beautiful island of Mykonos. Given the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and the warm hospitality native to this region, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to immerse myself...

When I visit people in Greece, it usually involves Greek coffee, a cold glass of water, and whatever sweets there are around - like Loukoumi, spoon sweets, fruit.. it seems like it's all about hospitality and spending time together, while sharing the bounty of what you have. One time, a yiayia...

I only recently learned how to make Greek coffee. I wanted to share but it's hard to explain. I found a video that I like!

I'm thinking of visiting Melissani Cave over the summer when I am in Kefalonia. I thought I'd share some information I found about it: Melissani Cave is a hidden gem of Kefalonia, a Greek island situated in the heart of the Ionian Sea. This naturally occurring underground wonder was discovered...

I have been craving cabbage lately, particularly a nice Greek-style cabbage salad, the way my family makes it. So, I decided to try to make it just like my mom did. Here's the recipe I used - it was delicious. Cabbages are in season now, I believe. They do well in the colder weather...

I am in Athens for a little while, enjoying the city. I pretty much just got here and will be here through January. I would like to visit some of the nearby islands for some day trips, but am a bit intimidated by the ferry. I have taken the ferry in the summer, but never winter. What do you...

I have never been to Greece in winter and I was considering it. I found this video - it was very informative! Thought I'd share:

One of the things I like to eat on the street in Greece is the street corn. I have been trying to replicate making it at home because I grill all the time. I can find corn year round, but I admit that it tastes so much better when the corn is in season. Anyway, when I first started doing this...

I am going on a short trip to Athens, Greece in a few weeks ... I have no idea what I am doing. I truthfully have only ever gone to Greece in the summer! I looked up the weather, it says low 60's Fahrenheit. I am trying to picture it. I am usually so warm in Greece! I am thinking to pack a...

Peak season is over, and I might need to go to Greece in a few weeks. I have never been at this time of year. Is it still beach weather in the Athens area? I know it might still be beach weather in Crete, but I am not sure I will have enough time to get down there. The weather is getting cold...

Sometimes when I eat Greek food I taste some unexpected spices, like cumin or even hot pepper (like a hot paprika - the Hungarian stuff). Is this common in traditional Greek cooking? I was on Crete eating some sort of a turnover with greens, and it had cumin and and that hot paprika stuff in...

I love hot pepper. I am having some buddies over to watch football over the weekend and I want to serve some Greek foods that are on the spicier side. What do you suggest? I know the roasted red pepper and feta dip has hot pepper. I can't think of anything else. Of course I could also grill...

I just recently visited the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and bumped into a Greek exhibit. It was very cool... Whenever I am in a museum in the United States (or outside of Greece for that matter) I don't really think about seeking out the Greek artifacts. The exhibit at the MFA was really...

I had "Greek Fava Dip" once and it was delicious. It was kind of like hummus, but was green and had the flavor of herbs and lemon. I think I might have tasted some mint? Does anyone know how to make it? Can you use yellow split peas? I like the flavor of those better. Also, many recipes I see...

I am curious - what is dating like in Greece? The reason I ask is I have a younger cousin, college age, who is spending the whole summer in Greece. She's been meeting Greek men over there who have been interested in her. She expressed that she is having a difficult time figuring out the right...

I have a question about prepping the eggplant for melitzanasalata. The recipe I have says to grill the eggplant but doesn't give instructions. It just says "grill the eggplant." Can anyone offer my some more details? This is a recipe I got from a relative. It is very old and not very descriptive.