Fresh Ingredients in Greek Cuisine?

[acamp7]

I've recently developed a keen interest in Greek cuisine and I'm curious about the role of fresh ingredients in traditional Greek dishes. From what I've seen and read, it seems like fresh, high-quality ingredients are crucial for achieving the authentic flavors of Greek meals.

I have a feeling that it is the freshness of the ingredients that really makes Greek cuisine special. The problem is, I am trying to figure out how to recreate that in the United States where I live. I know I can have a garden, but besides that, what other advice do you have? I could always go to farmer's markets...

 

[Rízes Hellenic Genealogy]

I've recently developed a keen interest in Greek cuisine and I'm curious about the role of fresh ingredients in traditional Greek dishes. From what I've seen and read, it seems like fresh, high-quality ingredients are crucial for achieving the authentic flavors of Greek meals.

I have a feeling that it is the freshness of the ingredients that really makes Greek cuisine special. The problem is, I am trying to figure out how to recreate that in the United States where I live. I know I can have a garden, but besides that, what other advice do you have? I could always go to farmer's markets...

You would need to grow it in the US or buy organic.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

You would need to grow it in the US or buy organic.

I second this. In Greece most people grow it fresh and if they don't actually grow it, they go to the local market to get it. I would say that if you can't grow it, you're better off at the farmer's market than you are to get it organic, but organic would be better than nothing. The flavors in Greece are so special because of how fresh everything is.