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Cretan Boureki

Mihaela Lica Butler

If Greek cuisine were a family reunion, Boureki would be the cousin who shows up barefoot, carrying olive oil and wisdom, and somehow convinces everyone that layering vegetables counts as an art form.

1 month ago

Why You Should Stop Eating Octopus

Victoria Udrea

When you order your grilled octopus in a tavern by the Cretan sea, the tentacles curl up, the lemon squeezes, the salt dusts. It tastes of sun, surf, and tradition. But beneath the plate lies a question many don’t ask: should it be on your plate at all? In this article, we’ll look at octopuses […]

1 month ago

An Honest Look at Food Choices

Mihaela Lica Butler

Food choices have become identity statements. But are vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, and omnivores really as different—or as ethical—as they claim?

1 month ago

Europe Finds a Sweeter Future in Carob Not Cocoa

Victoria Udrea

Drought-proof, local, and ethical, carob offers Europe a homegrown alternative to cocoa.

2 months ago

Christmas Flavours in Crete

Victoria Udrea

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.

2 months ago

Garlic, the Friend Nobody Invites to Dinner

Victoria Udrea

Garlic is loved, feared, and used for everything from healing to superstition — but rarely eaten.

2 months ago

Authentic Cretan Snail Recipe — Boubouristoi With Rosemary and Vinegar

Victoria Udrea

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 […]

2 months ago

Pears, the Golden Fruit of Quiet Summers

Arthur Butler

Explore Greece’s beloved pears: their varieties, health benefits, and how they transform both sweet and savory dishes.

2 months ago

Cretan Olive Oil PGI Recognition Brings Strict Standards

Mihaela Lica Butler

With PGI recognition secured, Cretan olive oil enters a new era of strict controls. Expert Nikos Bounakis says producers must adapt practices.

2 months ago

Gebana Imports Organic Avocados from Crete

Victoria Udrea

Gebana partners with small farmers in Crete to export organic avocados to the EU. Available for delivery from November 2025.

3 months ago

Piraeus Taste Festival 2025 Celebrates Seafood, Culture, and Zero Waste

Victoria Udrea

Piraeus hosts its 4th Taste Festival, filling the port with seafood creations, cultural events, and a fair celebrating Greek gastronomy.

3 months ago

Kriti Olive Oil From Crete Gains EU PGI Recognition

Mihaela Lica Butler

The European Commission officially granted PGI status to Kriti olive oil in recognition of Crete’s climate, traditions, and legacy.

3 months ago

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A Vasilopita with a Sacred Purpose Near Heraklion

2025-12-27 By Iorgos Pappas

A charitable Vasilopita event will take place on January 4, 2026, near Heraklion, supporting the completion of the Church of Saints Parthenios and Evmenios.

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Rethymno Farmers Turn Protest Into a Community Table

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Livestock farmers in Rethymno staged a symbolic protest by boiling and sharing meat with citizens, and donating over one ton of meat to local soup kitchens.

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Interactive Kallikantzaroi Children’s Performance in Neapoli on December 30

2025-12-27 By Argophilia Travel News

Interactive Kallikantzaroi performance by Katsimihas brothers’ story will take place at the Municipal Garden of Neapoli on December 30.

Heraklion drone show Christmas 2025

Heraklion Tested the Sky With Its First Drone Show

2025-12-27 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion experienced a new kind of urban spectacle on Friday, December 26, 2025, as more than 300 drones illuminated the sky above the Venetian Walls near the Jesus Gate, marking the city’s first drone show. The show, part of the municipal program “Christmas in the City 2025“, drew a large crowd despite unsettled weather. However, […]

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Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa Targets Q2 2026 Opening

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Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa is set to open in Q2 2026, offering 85 seafront rooms with private pools, a spa, rooftop pool club, and conference facilities.

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