A Sympossio in the Countryside
And if all of the above connects us to our history and to our faith, a walk in the Greek countryside from September onwards, may perhaps give us the most important messages and bring together the values of our people unchanged. Cooperation, extroversion, distribution, re-birthโฆ When it comes to harvesting, there is no age exclusion. All the members of the family are useful. Seniors and children alike carry out the easier chores, whereas the younger men of the family carry the heavy baskets ...
Greek Wine Spring
In Greece, although vine harvesting and wine consumption are deeply-rooted, orga nized production HADN'T REALLY STARTED until the end of the 50โs.
At the initiative of Mrs. Stavroula Kourakou-Dragona, the regional varieties that are cultivated, are recorded and Greece gradually starts appearing on the international wine map.
The initial exports serve the needs of the emigrants in Germany, the U.S.A, Canada and Australia.
Wines of a medium quality โ with Retsina prevailing in the market ...
Olive Soup with Feta Crostini
INGREDIENTS
Soup
Black Olives, pitted 500g
Leek 200 g
Onion 200 g
Potatoes 200 g
Carrots 200 g
Garlic 1 clove
Olive Oil 100 ml
White wine 100 ml
Feta crostini
Phyllo pastry 5 sheets
Feta cheese 200 g
Yoghurt 250 g
Fresh Thyme 1 bunch
Fresh Oregano 1 bunch
Olive Oil 100 ml
Salt, Freshly Ground Pepper
PREPARATION
Soupย
To desalinate the olives soak them in boiled water for a few minutes and straight afterwards into cold water. Alternatively, the ...
Seabass wrapped in vine leaves
INGREDIENTS
For the seabass
Seabass Fillet
(80-100g each) 20 filets
Vine leaves in a jar, 20 leaves
For the garnish
Black beans 500 g
Cherry tomatoes 500 g
Fennel 3 pcs
Leek 3 pcs
Onion 3 pcs
Spring Onion 1
Raisins 100 g
Garlic 1 clove
Fresh Thyme 1 small bunch
Olive Oil 100 ml
White Wine 100 ml
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Lemon gratings 2 lemons
PREPARATION
For the Seabass
Marinade the seabass in salt, pepper and olive oil for at least a half ...
Greece, the best choice for authentic travel experiences
Elena Kountouraย
MINISTER of TOURISM
Greece has emerged as an attractive 365-day destination for global travelers that stands out for the unique authentic experiences offered. We are the only country in the Mediterranean and Europe, with more than 100 islands and spectacular destinations on the mainland, each with their own natural beauty, rich history and culture, and a local atmosphere to explore year-round.
We strongly encourage our visitors to indulge in our famous Greek ...
Healthy secrets of the Cretan Diet
Stavros Arnaoutakis
Governor of the Region of Crete
Each and every visitor of Crete embarks on a unique journey through images, flavors, aromas and memories throughout the year. Through the centuries, the Cretan diet has retained its quality features unaltered. With their exceptional beneficial properties for the human body, the products of the Cretan land compose the contemporary identity of Cretan cuisine.
The Region of Crete focuses particularly on the quality of the products of the ...
Greece: A Kaleidoscope of Culinary Creations
Constantinos Tsegas
Secretary General GNTO
(Greek National Tourism Organisation)
Greece constitutes a delightful kaleidoscope of local culinary creations. Each and every region of the country, according to its climatic features, the composition of its soil, as well as its history, has shaped its own culture and even more so in the culinary sector. Greek gastronomy constitutes one of the most precious elements of Greeceโs cultural heritage. Let us not forget that the first cookbook ...
Sappho’s Elixir Olive Oil Cocktail
Ingredients
Metaxa 12 Stars
Masticha spirit
Fresh lemon juice
Salt and Cinnamon-based home-made syrup
Drops of olive-scented oil for that final special touch from the base ingredient.
by Mirsini Spaneli
Bar Manager at Zonars ,
Panas Sophisticated Hospitality
