The Turks claim kokoretsi: “We will not leave it in the hands of the Greeks!”
Turkish media devote entire reports and front pages, arguing that “kokoretsi is Turkish”. As the SKAI correspondent Manolis Kostidis broadcasts from Istanbul, Show TV’s main news bulletin, in a more relaxed pace after the tough topics of the previous interval, raised the issue as follows: “After baklava, tzatziki and imam baildi, Greece is now also…
An End To ‘Danish Feta’: EU court confirms ‘Feta’ can only be Greek
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ended the ridiculous notion of Danish feta, thus siding in Greece’s struggle to protect the term “Feta”. Denmark was reprimanded by the Luxembourg-based court for not blocking local companies from using the name for sales outside of the European Union. The CJEU agreed that feta…
Russia’s McDonalds replacement is having problems…
After the real McDonald’s left Russia due to the “special operation in Ukraine”, Russia had to come up with a replacement. It basically has the same menu and items, and from the reviews it seemed pretty on par with the good old McDonalds that’s been first opened in the times of the late USSR. However,…
Sokolatopita- Greek Chocolate Cake Recipe for World Chocolate day
Sokolatopita (in Greek: Σοκολατόπιτα) is a heavenly chocolate cake, moistened with a light syrup. If you need an excuse to eat all the chocolate you crave without feeling guilty, then surely today, World Chocolate Day, is THAT day. Here is our Famous Recipe Ingredients: For the chocolate syrup: 1 cup of water 1 1/2 cups…
Greek figs- One of the world’s most nutritious foods
Figs have been popular in the Mediterranean since ancient times; reported to have been first cultivated in Egypt and then spread first to Ancient Greece. Nowadays Greece is one of the largest producers of figs worldwide, thanks to its great climate and sun. Figs are rich in calcium, potassium (a mineral that helps to control…
BAKALAKI Greek Taverna in heart of Singapore
BAKALAKI is Greek cuisine at its best. Located in the heart of Tiong Bahru, this restaurant and taverna is the new Mediterranean hotspot in Singapore.
Getting to know Greek wine
Greece is one of the oldest wine-producing countries in the world, with records of wine production dating back over 6,500 years ago. A varied climate makes Greece an ideal wine-producing region, with varietals and grapes that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. From vineyards perched on some of the highest mountains to grapes…
Famous Cretan Dakos Salad Recipe
A Dakos salad is an authentic Cretan salad that features a crunchy rusk, olive oil, chopped tomatoes and cheese and is perfect for a hot European summer’s day.
Athens’ state of the art Cycladic Cafe
The Cycladic Café is a sleek, stylish and modern eatery located in the Museum of Cycladic Art, offering visitors a taste and experience of Cycladic food and culture. Housed in one of the most beautiful neoclassical buildings, this venue has became one of the must-visit spots of Athens. The art deco of the cafe has…