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Food

Do Plants Feel Pain?

Plants do not experience pain as animals do, but they sense damage, defend themselves, and communicate threats.

Why Greeks Put a Coin Inside the Vasilopita

The story behind the Vasilopita coin, from Saint Basil and miracles to why Greeks still slice cake for luck every…

Do Snails Feel Pain? What Science Says — and What It Means for Tradition and Taste

Studies suggest snails can learn, remember, and respond to harmful stimuli. What science says about pain, intelligence, and Cretan food…

Greek Honey Is an Ecosystem in a Jar

Greek honey reflects a vast beekeeping tradition, supporting ecosystems, rural communities, and biodiversity while offering proven nutritional benefits.

Cannubi by Umberto Bombana Earns Thailand’s First Michelin Star for Italian Cuisine

Cannubi by Umberto Bombana becomes the first Italian restaurant in Thailand to earn a Michelin star.

Vasilopita, the Cake That Opens the Greek New Year

Learn what Vasilopita is, why Greeks bake it for New Year, and how the hidden coin became a symbol of…

Vineria all’ Amarone and the Slow Descent Into Taste

Vineria all' Amarone offers a sensory way to stay connected to place, craft, and restraint without constant movement.

Olive Oil Prices Are Finally Calming Down

Olive oil prices dropped, but farmers struggle and consumers flinch. A season that feels better and worse at the same…

Cretan Chef Ioannis Liapakis Outshines the Competition in Spain with Erevinthos

Cretan chef Ioannis Liapakis wins top honors in Spain with a bold reinterpretation of erevinthos, showcasing Crete’s culinary soul.

Why Cretan Honey Is Truly Unique

Cretan olive oil is always the star — praised endlessly, photographed lovingly, bottled proudly, and universally crowned as the island’s…