Etolika Panigyria (Festivals)

Etolika Panigyria (Festivals)

In Tradition, Savor Greece

The word Panigyri is folklore, a popular and established pronunciation of the ancient word “Pas-agyris”, which means gathering of a crowd. The festival satisfies the timeless need that people have to gather, to have fun, to celebrate and to rejoice. Wine, music, song,...
The History and Tradition of Vasilopita

The History and Tradition of Vasilopita

History, In Tradition

The tradition of baking and cutting a special “pita” (which can mean a loaf of bread, a cake, or even a pie) each year on January 1st is observed in honor of our Basil the Great, archbishop of Caesarea in Cappodocia (Modern Turkey) hence its name...
Christopsomo – The Bread of Christ

Christopsomo – The Bread of Christ

History, In Tradition

Christopsomo according to tradition is the bread that women in Greece make in honor of Christ with special care and patience, on Christmas Eve. It is the blessed bread of the Christmas table, and it will represent the life of the master of the house and his family....
Horiatiki or Greek Salad?

Horiatiki or Greek Salad?

In Tradition

Honestly, what is a real Horiatiki or… Greek Salad? Let’s start with one true fact… Feta cheese and olives don’t make your salad Greek, it might give it a Greek color or add a little Greek zest in your salad but please…. Don’t call it Greek, call it lettuce salad with...
Arseniko cheese of Naxos

Arseniko cheese of Naxos

In Tradition

Αrseniko cheese is an integral part of the diet and tradition of Axoton, and for my taste maybe one of the best cheeses in the world. Naxos is famous for the production of cheeses such as “Arseniko”, Naxos gruyere, cottage cheese, sour cream cheese, touloumotyri,...