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Nothing says Greek Christmas like Kourampiedes! If the honey-dipped melomakarona biscuits are already eaten by the kids, don’t forget the Greeks have other alternatives, too. Kourampiedes (κουραμπιέδες) are another way to feel the approaching holidays in Greece. The word comes from the Turkish kurabiye, which means cookies. These mouth-melting, snow-white delicacies are the ...

No matter if you are a local or a tourist in Greece, you know that Christmas is coming when the streets start smelling like heaven! If you are out for a stroll in December, there’s no chance to miss the scent of cinnamon, orange essence and walnuts from every bakery or sweet shop. It’s that time of the year when people gather together and “sweeten” their lives with lots of t...

Maybe it’s not a coincidence that the tiny little herb’s name in Ancient Greek means “mountain joy”. Once used as a symbol of happiness from the Ancient Greeks and Romans at weddings, the plant is one of the greatest treasures of the nature’s pharmacy. Here’s 5 reasons that will probably convince you to include this magical herb in your diet! Did you know that oregano a...

Someone once said that eating like a Greek is not only healthy – it’s delicious! True or not, the fact is that nowadays we live in a world where nutrition becomes more and more discussed. “Why is that?”, you may ask. The answer probably lies between “I am too tired to cook now. Let’s just go buy some fast food!” and “I feel sick. I need to go to the doctor.” Good news is p...