[VIDEO] How to Make Baklava

Baklava is probably the most famous Greek desert. You can find it all over the Balkans, Turkey and Middle East. While the Greek traditional recipe doesn’t call for pistachios, you will find variations of this desert which have pistachios spread on top or in the nuts mixture. If you have tasted baklava before, you probably…

[VIDEO] How to cook Moussaka

Moussaka is considered the National Food of Greece. It is an eggplant dish cooked in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Balkans and the Middle East; in each country you will find different ways to cook it. The ingredients for the traditional moussaka: eggplants, sliced ground beef or lamb tomatoes, cubed onions, chopped olive oil garlic bay…

Places to eat in Thessaloniki

Even if you are not a foodie, when in Greece it’s impossible not to be tempted to taste the Greek cuisine . Suitable for many dietary needs, it will make you understand the Greek culture even better. But when it comes to choosing a place to eat, things get complicated. In any large city, such…

Places to Eat in Athens

Rating the places to eat in any city is a challenge. We all have different tastes and there are few places which appeal to everyone. While most of the travelers who visit Athens appreciate the Greek cuisine and look for restaurants serving traditional food, others might want to experience other cuisines as well. Here is…

What to Eat in Greece

Even those who do not travel for the purpose of tasting the local food, will find the Greek cuisine interesting and quite healthy. The staples of the Greek cuisine include: olives, olive oil, feta cheese , fish, lamb and yogurt. The Greek cuisine is very diverse and although there are many common characteristics among the…

Naxos

Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades group. Its fertile land allows for agriculture to be the main source of income for the locals. You’ll find most of the shops and restaurants in Naxos Town (or simple “Hora”). How to get to Naxos You can get to Naxos by plane from Athens. The flights…

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…