Prickly pears grow abundantly on Crete Island. You will see them in the wild or in vast plantations. They are available in supermarkets, too.
Food
“Dining with the Ancient Greeks” by Maria Thermou Available in English
Maria Thermou’s wonderful book “Dining with the Ancient Greeks” has now been published by Olkos Publications in English.
Critida Launches ELeNi – Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Children
Eleni by Critida is an extra virgin olive oil for children aged six months or older. The product is named for Eleni Andreadaki, the company’s owners daughter.
Greeks Eye London International Olive Oil Competition Recognition
Coming up in May, the London International Olive Oil Competition (LIOOC 2021) guages the world’s best products and producers.
IOC Celebrates World Olive Oil Day Via Zoom Teleconference
The International Olive Council (IOC) goes live with “The future of the olive sector” teleconference today.
Cretan Wine Experience at Karavitakis Winery September 12th
Coming up in the Podikiana Village of Platanias Municipality, Karavitakis Winery will host an event organized by Cretan Cooking Classes.
Sideroad Childhood Dreams on Crete
Angeliki Kleidoniari is not the first thing you see at Tzo Tavena – it’s Tomas. We stopped at Tzo Taverna on a whim – it’s on the left on the way from Heraklion to Hersonissos, right before Gouves, in a place called Kokkini Hani. It’s nothing much to look at from the street, but the […]
A Guide for Dining in Heraklion While You’re On Crete
Heraklion, Crete’s biggest city and Greece’s fifth largest, holds many fascinating touristic treasures including some amazing restaurants.
The 12th Cretan Wine Fair OiNotika Comes to Platanias
Two days of amazing Cretan wine comes to Chania with the OiNotika Cretan wine fair, on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th of February.
Santo Wines Presents Exclusive Wine Tasting in Heraklion
Wednesday, January 16th, Santo Wines collective will conduct an exclusive wine tasting event presenting prestigious wines from Santorini.
Gyros Awared EU Certification As Greek Food Item
Gyros have finally been recognized as being Greek, achieving the Traditional Specialties Guaranteed (TSG) status.
Four Greek Beers Judged Among the Best In the World
Hellenic Breweries of “Atalanti” has won 4 Superior Taste Awards at the International Institute of Higher Taste and Quality (iTQi). The brewery won for the beer premium lager, eza premium pilsener, blue island and eza alcohol-free.