The Greek Ouzo

The Greek Ouzo

Blog, History

The Greek Ouzo is a traditional alcoholic beverage that is widely known and enjoyed both in Greece and internationally. It has a distinctive anise flavor and is often referred to as Greece’s national drink. Here’s a short history of ouzo: The origins of...
Super Greek Grannies

Super Greek Grannies

Blog

Once upon a time in Greece, in small picturesque villages settled within the rolling hills of the mainland and the hundreds of islands, lived a group of extraordinary women known as the Greek Yiayia, or Super Greek Grannies. They were the guardians of the family...
Bouyiourdi (spicy baked feta cheese)

Bouyiourdi (spicy baked feta cheese)

Greece, History, In Tradition, Recipes

One of the many wonderful dishes originating from Thessaloniki with baked feta cheese, tomatoes, peppers and other spices, preferably spicy. Usually served in parchment paper and spicy and thus fits the story of the word. The word boujurdi originally meant the written...
Loukoumades

Loukoumades

In Tradition, Recipes, Savor Greece

Loukoumades or Honey Puffs have an old history that goes back about 3000 years and in particular to the first Olympic Games where they were given to the athletes as honey coins or tokens. Since then it has become one of Greece’s favorite desserts, found in many...