Talking about food in Greece
Food in Greece is an overwhelming subject. Having lived in Greece the better part of eight years we are talking about a great many meals that have been my sustenance. So I will write both about the cuisine and some of my experiences with it.
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Greek cuisine
Think of Greece and what comes to mind first is usually blue seas, luminous skies, little white houses and very old ruins. That’s fine as Greek cooking cannot be understood without its Mediterranean influence or its ancient roots.
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Explore Greek wines
The 2007 slogan for Greece is “Explore your Senses”. That especially applies to their food and wine. The taste is enhanced when you are also treating your eyes and ears to the sights and sounds of a local taverna.
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Greek pantry
A benign climate allows Greece to grow several crops, apart from the traditional olives and grapes. A good variety of fruits, including the well loved lemons, and vegetables, eggplant and spinach within the selection, as well as wheat, and other grains are grown. Although the terrain is not favorable for cattle grazing, it is ideal for sheep and goats.
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Greek holidays and festivals
Greece has managed to keep alive many endearing traditions despite the invasion of modern trends. Greek holidays and festivals are some of such.