Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Crete food

Take a Social Media Lesson from Crete’s Crumb Healthy Living

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A lesson from Crumb Healthy Living on Crete in the lost public relations art of reciprocity. Marketing has led us astray, here’s how.

Farewell Lovefoodish: Crete Will Miss Your Bright Smile Til Next Time

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Our sweet friend Marina (Lovefoodish) has left Incredible Crete for her home in Switzerland. Farewell dear friend.

The Heraklion Gastronomy Festival Opens Today at the Venetian Harbor

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Friday September 24th – Monday the 27th, locals and visitors to Crete can enjoy the Heraklion Gastronomy Festival at the Venetian Harbor.

A Swiss Foodie Discovering the Secrets of Cretan Cuisine

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Traveling Crete island earlier this summer, I came to embrace the unique culinary traditions which is the basis of the Mediterranean diet.

The Galatas Caprico Feast 2019 Shines With Tradition

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Running July 6th and 7th, the 2019 Caprico Feast (Γιορτή Καπρικου) is an unforgettable traditional event held each year in Galatas in Heraklion Prefecture.

Chef-Poet Christopher Bakken at Crete’s Dalabelos Estate Next Summer

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Coming up next summer at Dalabelos Estate near Rethymno, Crete renowned chef, food writer, and English professor Dr. Christopher Bakken will host an immersive program to explores the traditional cuisine, music, and culture of Crete.

Coming to Chania: Global Gardens Foodie Passport

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Coming up June 15 – 17, Global Gardens Foodie Passport will present an incredible 3 days of touring, tasting, learning, experiencing Crete’s totally sustainable agricultural lifestyle. Guests will be introduced to the best of the island through a collection of family businesses. 

Perfect Crete, Perfect Saganaki, and a 626 All Day Hamburger Surprise

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Last week we dined at a number of wonderful restaurants here on Crete, our first breakfast experience after arriving was a sampling of the morning fare at 626 All Day Lounge & City Garden convinced us the chef there truly knows his business.

Six Unforgettable Crete Restaurants

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Crete offers a diverse culinary trip for travelers, even though the island’s traditional cuisine is the marque attraction for foodies. While the Mediterranean diet is well known and as healthy as advertised, the Cretan take on healthy eating is actually the oldest and most time honored. Ancient as this cooking tradition is though, fine eateries around the island offer unique twists on age old recipes. Here’s a sampling of superb restaurants of a kind.