Greek Local products

Less well-known Christmas sweets

Monday, 05 December 2016.

Less well-known Christmas sweets

There are many traditional Greek sweets, other than melomakarona and kourabiedes, that are just as delicious

Traditional Greek Products

Thursday, 03 November 2016.

A list of traditional products from all over Greece (part I)

Traditional Greek Products

A list of traditional products from all over Greece (part I)

An international distinction for Ouzo of Plomari Isidoros Arvanitis at the World Spirits Awards 2015

Wednesday, 03 August 2016.

An international distinction for Ouzo of Plomari Isidoros Arvanitis at the World Spirits Awards 2015

The fine quality, reliability, and authentic taste of Ouzo of Plomari Isidoros Arvanitis were rewarded at the renowned World Spirits Awards 2015. The contest has been taking place over the last 13 years and annual participants exceed 400. In fact, participants include some of the most acclaimed distillates worldwide.

Sesame Sweet: Making Pasteli in Amorgos

Saturday, 23 July 2016.

Sesame Sweet: Making Pasteli in Amorgos

George Vassalos is a beekeeper, farmer, master distiller. He lives in Lagkada, in the center of Amorgos, at the southern end of the Cyclades, and which was made famous by the movie Le Grand Bleu (1988). We were lucky enough to be at his farm recently when he made pasteli using his own thyme honey and sesame grown in Chalkidiki.

The 2nd Mastiha (Chios Mastic) Festival is here

Wednesday, 29 July 2015.

The 2nd Mastiha (Chios Mastic) Festival is here

The isle of Chios casts the spotlight on its most famous product – Mastiha! Music, theater, dance, exhibitions and of course, food. The famous mastiha villages of Chios are part of the uniqueness of the island. The 2nd Mastiha (Chios Mastic) Festival that set off in July and goes on with several events in August 2015.

Kozani Crocus: the golden-red treasure

Thursday, 31 October 2013.

Kozani Crocus: the golden-red treasure

It is time for us to become acquainted with one of the rarest Greek products of protected designation of origin that is cultivated only in the Kozani crocus villages. It is one of the most expensive spices in the world and the most valuable – literally – aromatic material on earth. It costs approximately €3.50 per gram. Why so expensive?

Traditional Greek Products - Part II

Friday, 04 November 2016.

A list of traditional products from all over Greece (Part II)

Traditional Greek Products - Part II

A list of traditional products from all over Greece (Part II)

Ouzo Plomari protects its tradition and travels abroad!

Wednesday, 03 August 2016.

Ouzo Plomari protects its tradition and travels abroad!

Ouzo of Plomari Isidoros Arvanitis is available in new packages at Duty Free shops.

Corfu - Mr Alexis' Creamery - unchanged after 66 years

Thursday, 28 July 2016.

Corfu - Mr Alexis' Creamery - unchanged after 66 years

Famed for its fresh galaktomboureko, yet in Mr Alexis' small shop, one finds mountains of super fresh local butter, sold by the kilo and served with honey, authentic yoghurt with a taste from the old days, ryzogalo (rice pudding) and sweet creams - all made by him.

Ouzo: A spirit clear as the Aegean waves

Friday, 01 July 2016.

Ouzo: A spirit clear as the Aegean waves

The history of this anise-flavored spirit is as old as the history of spirit distillation. Its tradition dates ages back and the stories surrounding its name are numerous.

A List of PDO/PGI Products

Thursday, 22 May 2014.

A List of PDO/PGI Products

For those readers who are not European residents, we must initially begin by explaining the meaning of the labels PDO and PGI, which are listed on select foods and beverages.

Mastic: a well-travelled, dreamlike aroma from Chios

Wednesday, 30 October 2013. Christina Tsamoura

Mastic: a well-travelled, dreamlike aroma from Chios

On an island so blessed, it’s no wonder even the trees shed tears and that their tears exude one of the gratest aromas of the world, that of Chios mastic.