Drought-proof, local, and ethical, carob offers Europe a homegrown alternative to cocoa.
Crete Faces Possible Airport and Port Blockades Amid Farmer Protests
The Association of Tourist and Travel Agencies of Crete warns that new farmer protests could block airports, ports, and roads, endangering the island’s tourism season.
Vilnius Gastronomy Week 2025 Brings Baltic Flavors to the World
From pinecone ice cream to venison waffles, Vilnius Gastronomy Week invites travelers to taste Lithuania’s “Gastronomy Without Borders.”
Christmas Flavours in Crete
Bay leaves, cloves, and the scent of rain — a Cretan kitchen remembers Christmas as more than a feast, but a slow, fragrant prayer in winter.
Pomegranates at New Year’s Eve in Crete
In Crete, pomegranates symbolize luck, fertility, and abundance. At New Year’s, families smash the fruit at their doorstep to welcome prosperity and joy.
Garlic, the Friend Nobody Invites to Dinner
Garlic is loved, feared, and used for everything from healing to superstition — but rarely eaten.
Authentic Cretan Snail Recipe — Boubouristoi With Rosemary and Vinegar
When the first rain falls on Crete, the snails come out — and so do the villagers. It is an old rhythm, older than recipes. The word “boubouristoi” comes from the sound the snails make in the hot pan — “bouboura,” the soft bubbling of life turning into flavor. This simple, earthy dish is the […]
Collecting Rainwater — Cretan Style
In Crete, rain is never taken for granted. When it falls, the island listens — and saves every drop.
What to Do with Orange Peels
Orange peels are pure gold in Cretan kitchens. From marmalade and sweets to natural cleaners and teas, here’s how locals turn waste into warmth.
Aposelemis Wetland Event Unites Science, Education, and Culture in Crete
The Municipality of Hersonissos invites visitors to a two-day event, “Aposelemis Wetland – A Liquid Treasure of Life,” exploring Crete’s most underrated natural habitat through science, education, and local culture.
A Full-year Guide to Crete’s Aromatic Wild Herbs
A month-by-month guide to thyme, oregano, sage, and pennyroyal — nature’s aromatic clock of the island.
Cretan Flavors Take Over Syntagma
From October 13–18, 2025, the heart of Athens hosts the “Flavors of Mylopotamos – Flavors of Crete” event at Syntagma Metro.
University of Crete and Agios Nikolaos Join Forces for Lassithi History Center
The University of Crete and the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos announced the creation of the Lassithi Center for Medieval and Modern History and Archaeology in Neapolis
Flavors of Crete – Gastronomy – Culture – Tourism
From October 13 to 18, Syntagma Metro becomes a window into the island’s authentic spirit.
Wanted: 290,000 Greeks Who Remember How to Smile at Tourists
Greek tourism faces a 290,000-person labor gap. Maybe we should start cloning waiters instead of bottling olive oil.
Crete Still Rolls Its Own
Crete’s hand-rolled cigarette tradition endures — tobacco, skill, and stories passed from old hands to new.
Messara, Between Silence and Salt
Messara, the fertile plain of southern Crete, stretches between mountains and sea — quiet, ancient, and full of life.
A Cretan Rainstorm
From a Cretan storm to soaked tourists and one annoyed dog, Phil observes how the island reacts to weather like it is a miracle and a tragedy at once.
Greece Invests €1.09 Million to Protect Wildlife in Archaeological Sites
Greece’s Culture and Environment Ministries launch BIAS II with €1.09m funding to document and protect biodiversity in archaeological sites.
Crete Opens Bakery School
The Crete Chamber’s bakery school launches a five-month course in November 2025, teaching everything from sourdough to croissants, plus business skills and food safety.
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