Greek Loukoumia, or Turkish Delights. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ CC BY-SA 4.0Greek loukoumia, or Turkish delights, hold an important place in the world of Greek sweets. The delectable, soft little squares of sweet flavor coated in powdered sugar are an iconic symbol of Greece.In Greece and Cyprus, l
What is the history of ice cream, the perfect summertime treat, in Greece?Greek ice cream sellers in days gone by. Credit: Public DomainEveryone loves ice cream, especially on hot summer days. So what is the history of ice cream, the perfect summertime treat, in Greece? How did it find its way to be
Greek macaroni and cheese recipe. Credit: Grecian Delight/KronosGreek macaroni and cheese is an easy-to-make dish perfect for the summer months. Macaroni is the ultimate comfort food for many people across the globe. The small tube-like elbow pasta made with durum wheat can be fashioned into many di
The Greek version is a thicker, tangier, higher-protein yogurt. Credit: Janine, CC BY 2.0/FlirckGreek yogurt has taken over the shelves of the Western world’s supermarkets, where you will perhaps find more varieties of the super-strained Greek product than you do regular yogurt.The difference betwee
Fruit for sale in Corfu, Greece. When it comes to fruit, Greece has among the best fruit on the globe with an assortment of fresh fruits that is second to none, particularly during the summer. Credit: Maksym Kozlenko /Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0When it comes to fruit, Greece has among the best fr
Ancient Greeks and Romans believed in the medicinal properties of a healthy diet. Credit: Marie Lan Nguyen/Wikimedia Commons/ CC BY-SA 2.5Modern day awareness of healthy diets and fat-free foods for fitness is nothing new; it was the same case with the ancient Greeks and Romans who emphasized the im
The remains of an ancient garum factory in Spain. The use of the condiment spread from Babylon through Greece to the entire Roman Empire. Credit: wikimedia commons / Anual CC BY 3.0A new study analyzing ancient DNA has uncovered the primary ingredient in the famous ancient Roman sauce garum. The fin
Breakfast with traditional Cretan delicacies, served in Chania, Crete. Credit: GreekReporterThe Region of Crete has officially been named the European Region of Gastronomy for 2026 by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT).This esteemed title, announced at a cer
An ancient Greek grill for souvlaki from Akrotiri, Santorini. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ Public domainThe beloved souvlaki has been around since ancient times. Archaeologists have found skewers dating back to the Bronze Age, and recent research looks at the functioning of early grills. In particular
Kumquat liqueur is Corfu’s iconic drink. Credit: Phuong Tran/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY 2.0The Greek island of Corfu is known internationally for its unique kumquat liqueur.When visiting the Greek island of Corfu and wandering around the picturesque little roads of the old town, you are likely to see a