Learning about regional Greek cuisine

[voula_slat]

I know that there are a few main elements of Greek cuisine that are constant... but I have also noticed in my travels that there are different regional dishes, as well. Not only that, but the typical dishes of Greek cuisine change regionally depending on what is available.

How do I learn about all this?

I have picked up some information during my travels to Greece, but the knowledge is disjointed. Do you know of any cookbooks?

 

[PemiKanavos]

I know that there are a few main elements of Greek cuisine that are constant... but I have also noticed in my travels that there are different regional dishes, as well. Not only that, but the typical dishes of Greek cuisine change regionally depending on what is available.

How do I learn about all this?

I have picked up some information during my travels to Greece, but the knowledge is disjointed. Do you know of any cookbooks?

Hi voula_slat

You are right, Greek cuisine has its typical dishes that lets say are more mainstream. But there is a whole other world of dishes if you were to explore the regions of Greece. Also different ways of cooking methods. We do have a greek cookbook call “Cooking Greek” but the recipes are more your moms/grandmoms greek cooking. My best bet for a specific region cookbook would be one of the bigger bookstores in Greece.

 

[voula_slat]

Hi voula_slat

You are right, Greek cuisine has its typical dishes that lets say are more mainstream. But there is a whole other world of dishes if you were to explore the regions of Greece. Also different ways of cooking methods. We do have a greek cookbook call “Cooking Greek” but the recipes are more your moms/grandmoms greek cooking. My best bet for a specific region cookbook would be one of the bigger bookstores in Greece.

I didn't realize that different cooking methods might be regional, as well. That's fascinating, I can't wait to learn more!

 

[k_tsoukalas]

Yes! There are some regional cookbooks you can find, too!