Glossary
Retsina
Για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ. Retsina is a popular Greek wine with a special character and a long-standing tradition. As far back as ancient times, people recognized the negative impact of air, the…
Spanakopita
Spanakopita or Hortopita Spanakopita (spinach pie) is a combination of spinach and feta cheese tucked in layers of filo dough, or by using various greens mixed together you get a hortopita. It…
Tsalafouti
"Tsalafouti" has been registered in the list of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) products and has been recognized as spread cheese, based on the decision of the Greek Ministry of Agriculture. It…
Anevates
Literally “raised" pancakes. Anevates tiganites are a traditional Greek dessert that is similar to the popular loukoumades. These small, fried balls are typically made with sourdough, which gives them a unique flavor…
Amygdalota
Amygdalota, traditional Greek almond cookies, is one of the most famous types of Greek sweet. Found in many regions, five of them are celebrated in particular: Kymi, Andros, Spetses, Hydra, and Monemvasia.…
Akanes
Akanes, the traditional sweet of Serres, is a legendary delicacy with a rich history dating back to the era of Turkish rule. The Beys, who took their summer holidays in Lailia close…
Ahladakia
The "amygdalota" is a distinctive candy customarily offered on special occasions and celebrations as well as to one’s guests. Traditional amygdalota are shaped like small pears known as ahladakia (Greek for ‘small…
Afrina
The white treasure extracted from salty lagoons or the surface of the rocks where the sea dries in the sun, is the blossom of salt, the afrina as it is called in…
Agnopita
Agnopita is a traditional Cretan dish that has been enjoyed for centuries by locals and visitors alike. This delicious dish is a pan-fried mizithra pita, which is made with pure, soft, and…
Agoureleo
The term agoureleo designates the olive oil produced from unripe green olives. The chlorophyll of unripe olives gives the resulting olive oil an intense green color, as well as enhanced antioxidant properties…
Tulumba
Tulumba is a deep-fried dessert soaked in syrup and made from dough which is squeezed through a special nozzle from a pastry bag. The batter is similar to French pâte à choux…
Tsoureki
Tsoureki is a traditional sweet, spongy holiday bread that has various names around the world. The name derives from the Turkish word corek and means any type of bread made with dough…
