Feb 21, 2024 | Culture, food, Gastronomy, Greece, Tours, Wine
Gastronomic Naxos
Hey there! Are you planning a
vacation in Greece? Well, let me tell you, Greek holidays are all about having fun in the sun, enjoying the sea, and savoring the delicious food! The Mediterranean flavors in Greek cuisine are sure to make you fall in love with Greece, especially with the food. And if you’re looking for the best food destination in Greece, Naxos is the place to be! The island of
Naxos has a thriving agricultural economy and a rich history that dates back to prehistoric times. The fertile Naxian land provides an abundance of fresh and tasty vegetables, meats, and herbs, all of which are used to prepare mouth-watering dishes. When you visit Naxos, you’ll have the opportunity to taste the local cuisine, which is prepared by the family matriarchs and patriarchs who have mastered the traditional Naxian cooking techniques passed down through generations. You’re sure to enjoy every bite of the delicious food!
Now, when it comes to selecting a place to eat, it can be a bit challenging, especially if it’s your first time on the island. But don’t worry, we’re here to help you! We want you to have the best dining experience possible, so we’ve put together a list of top-quality restaurants and taverns on Naxos. And if you want to try something new, we recommend sampling the local products to find your favorite dishes and making cooking lessons in Naxos.
They know the best places to eat, and they’re happy to help! You can also take a peek at other people’s dishes while they’re eating to see what looks good. And of course, don’t forget to try the local meat, fresh fish, cheeses, vegetables, and wine. They’re all amazing! Naxians are passionate about their food, and they know how important it is for the island’s developing tourist industry. That’s why Naxos is known as one of the best gastronomical destinations in Greece. So, come to Naxos and taste it for yourself. We promise you won’t be disappointed!
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Nov 23, 2018 | Culture, food, Gastronomy, Greece
TAHINI Greek Super Food!
TAHINI is a Greek-origin product, very nutritious, that is consumed widely during fasting periods in Greece, with health benefits when not over-consumed.
(Be careful: if you have an allergy to sesame, do not take TAHINI. Also, if you have a nut allergy, consult your doctor first).
TAHINI (as you can see in the photo), has a very light brown color. Once you have a tablespoon, a tasty flavor remains in your tongue and a butter-ish flavor.
One of its advantages is that no sugar has been added. In Greece, it is widely consumed with honey (mixed). It is also the main ingredient in the production of the famous Greek product: Macedonian Halva.
On the other hand, TAHINI can be combined with many more ingredients and enhance many recipes for delicious homemade dishes.
You can put it on your soup, dough, and pie, make a sauce with it, and even salads. (more…)
Feb 8, 2018 | Culture, food, Gastronomy, Greece
Salted Fish is an ancient food. Salt has been sprinkled over food throughout the centuries and Greece is no exception. There are places in the world that derived their wealth from salt mining, and its use in Greece can be traced back to ancient times. It is unclear why and how the ancient peoples throughout the world started mining and using salt.
Back in Ancient Greece, however, salt wasn’t looked at as a common season. It was used sparingly, but over the centuries, its importance grew. By the 5th Century B.C., salt was regularly being used to preserve whole fish, and this is a practice that’s still done
. Here’s some more information as to how the Greeks used salt
Salt Was Considered a 
luxury
Back in Ancient Greece, salt was considered a luxury it
em, which is why it wasn’t used as the main seasoning in cooking back then. It was relatively difficult to obtain it, as most of the salt found in Ancient Greece was mined on the island of Salamis. Although it doesn’t seem like a great distance now, it was considerable during ancient times since it was shipped using boats before being it to the rest of Greece.
Salting Whole Fish
One of the earliest uses of salt was to use it to preserve fish. As mentioned above, by the 5th Century B.C., salted fish was becoming a staple food in Greece. The salted anchovies that were are so familiar with today were served even then! Whether Greeks salt the fish themselves or use canned and salted anchovies that they purchased in the store, these fish aren’t normally eaten as is. They’re usually rinsed with water and then marinated with olive oil, lemon juice, herbs such as parsley, and maybe a sprinkling of red wine vinegar. (more…)
Aug 30, 2017 | Culinary Tour, Culture, food, Gastronomy, Greece
Discovering Greece’s Vegetarian Vegan Tastes
Greek vegetarian vegan tastes are simple, and when someone wants to sense their identity, then they need to visit Greece. If you’ve never walked under the warm and bright sun of Greece, sat under an olive tree, smelled fresh thyme, oregano, or sage, or experienced simplicity over complexity, then it would be difficult for you to sense and comprehend the superiority and uniqueness of Greek vegetarian vegan food, diet and lifestyle.
Greece’s bright blue sky, the serenity of its sea, and the fact that is at the crossroads of three continents have always attracted people from around the world, and even in ancient times great Mediterranean civilizations endeavored to establish political and economic dominance (or relations) with the Greek world. (more…)
Aug 30, 2017 | Culture, food, Gastronomy, Greece
Crete and Cretan vegetarian diet
Mediterranean diet or Cretan diet is a diet steeped in time. Historical evidence and mythology have extensively proved Cretans’ nutritional preferences throughout the centuries as well as their fondness for basic products.
I would like to introduce you to one of the most tasty and healthy cuisines in the world but also to a magnificent ancient civilization. Learn about the art of Cretan vegetarian nutrition and cooking.
Their diet is typically based on products that originate from the island’s farmlands and mainly include plates of raw or home-cooked greens, grains, pulses, vegetables, olive oil, and fruits. The Cretan diet is based on fresh and natural produce that is cooked in its original form without any addition in the preparation of the recipes of processed or complicated sauces and only enriched with fresh spices and aromatic herbs that grow on the island of Crete. (more…)
Aug 29, 2017 | Cooking, Culture, food, Gastronomy, Greece
Cretan cuisine
Crete, a beautiful island placed in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, couldn’t be less than an important center and crossroad of commercial and cultural exchanges throughout the centuries. The Cretan diet is the result of the long history of the island. It’s a real philosophy and lifestyle, aimed at harmonizing body and spirit with nature.
The study of the Minoan civilization shows a culture with pure and healthy nutritional habits. Interestingly enough, Cretan cuisine wasn’t influenced by anyone. For more than 2 millennia, Cretans have rejected the presence of conquerors by sparingly calibrating relational dynamics and avoiding foreign influences on their diet, literally keeping them away from their culture and their kitchens. (more…)
