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Tzatziki: The Great Greek Dip
Tzatziki or Tzadziki (τζατζίκι) is a well-known Greek appetizer or dip often use as a sauce for gyros and souvlaki.
SOUVLAKI
1 kg/2 lb of pork meat, cut in cubes with 1 inch (2.5cm) sides, 6 Pita breads, Juice of 4 lemons...
YOGHURT DIP WITH GARLIC (TZATZIKI)
2 (8 ounce) containers plain Greek yoghurt, 2 cucumbers – peeled and grated, 3 cloves garlic, peeled and pureed...
What is healthy eating?
When some people hear the phrase 'healthy eating' they may run for the hills at the thought of lettuce and celery sticks! Healthy eating does not have to be boring
SPICY MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE (SOUTZOUKAKIA)
1 kg/2 lb ground beef, 2 eggs, 1 sliced onion...
Go Greek This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving celebrations are an important part of any culture in different countries.
Experiencing the original Greek Salad for the First Time
Many people will remember the first time they ever took a bite out of the original Greek Salad
5 Salads to eat If you want healthy food
When people say the word salad it is often refer to fresh and raw green vegetables salad with the usual typical salad dressing.
Types of olive oil
There several types of olive oil based on their acidity.
Benefits of olive oil
Olive oil is obtained from the fats of the fruit of the olive tree which is very common in the Mediterranean area.
10 Greek meals that Greek Feta is necessary to eat with
Feta is one of the most used ingredients in many Greek meals. This crumbly cheese has a salty and delicious taste that makes it great in salads, pastry and as a table cheese. Here are the 10 Greek meals that feta is necessary to eat with!
10 Tips to Guide You to Healthy Eating
Being healthy is very important not only for the reason of having a good appearance but also for keeping our body stronger and more resistant to diseases.
10 Facts About Olive Oil
Greece is the world’s third largest producer of olive oil and the world’s largest exporter of extra virgin olive oil. Its extra virgin olive oil is so good that it is exported even to countries such as Italy and Spain.
5 tips for healthy eating with Greek products
The Greek diet is regarded as one of the healthiest in the world; the high consumption of olive oil, fruit and vegetables, the moderate intake of fresh fish and healthy dairy (such as feta and Greek yoghurt) is proven to be beneficial for the body in many ways.
5 Alternative Uses of Olive Oil
Olive oil has been used for thousands of years for everything from wound healing to lamp fuel.
Spanish, Italian or Greek olive oil?
Lovers of olive oil have always wanted to know which olive oil offers the maximum benefits and whether there are any differences between Spanish, Italian, or Greek olive oil.
Ssshh It’s a secret
The secret is finally out. The key to why Mediterranean food is simply amazing is due to one special ingredient, olive oil. Yes that’s right olive oil in its purest form makes a simple salad into a spectacular one. You will find that once you have added olive oil to your food you will not want to turn back.
Is your Italian olive oil really Italian?
The world seems to love Italian olive oil, and many bottles of oil seem to be packaged to display their Italian origin.
2013 Santorini’s year of gastronomy, Fava with olive oil, the Santorini’s gourmet "secret"
Fava with olive oil, the gourmet ‘secret’ that Santorini’s Mayor wants everyone to know.
The first monopoly in the world was about Olive Oil
Olive oil was used for trade purposes all around the Mediterranean 3000 years ago, and it is not just a basic component of what we use to call today as “the mediterranean diet”.
Feta Cheese - the real deal
Feta cheese has been made in the rocky mountains and coastlands of Greece since Homer's Cyclops herded sheep.
Spanish olive oil price soars after poor harvest, while Greek oil prices only marginally up
As reported in Ecomonitor this month, the futures price of olive oil has risen 75 per cent in the last 7 months with retail prices expected to follow.
Does Greek Gourmet Cuisine Use Butter?
There are many reasons for the widespread use of olive oil in gourmet Greek and Mediterranean cuisine.
7 Great Dishes Made With Greek Deli Products
A look at some fantastic meals you can create with Greek deli products.
Ancient Greece and Olives
The Olive has been a huge part of life in Greece since the ancient years
St. Patrick’s Day, the Greek way
What is more traditional than going out for drinks on Saint Patrick’s Day?
Clean Monday’s Menu Ideas
The first day of the Lent in Greece is called ‘Clean Monday.’ On that day, people get together and fast from meat, dairy and some even fast from fish and oil.
Is olive oil better for salads or cooking?
There is a lot of speculation surrounding the different types of olive oil and their uses. People wonder if extra virgin olive oil is better for salads or for cooking, and whilst some swear by using it in absolutely everything, others prefer to save it exclusively for salads and other uncooked dishes.
Why 3rd generation Greeks still cook the Greek way
There is a lot of Greek influence prevalent in western food today. Flavorings such as Olive Oil, Basil, Fennel, Oregano and Mint are widely used across Europe and the United States, but are the basis for most traditional Greek dishes!
Five fasting menu ideas
Fasting during the Lent is pretty common in Greece. Most people stay away from meat and dairy and some even fast from fish and oil, up until Easter.
A fistful of dollars: five years of turmoil in global olive oil prices
As every eighth grade student knows, price is a function of two forces - supply and demand - and nowhere is this better illustrated than in the fluctuating price of olive oil.
Kalamata PDO olive oil, why people prefer it
Olive oil is a staple ingredient in any Greek meal. Signature olive oils can add a richness to bland meals, a heat to timid dishes and a texture to flat breads. Lovingly labelled 'liquid gold' by Homer, it is clear that olive oil and Greek cuisine are inseparable.
Where Greeks use infused olive oil
Greeks have been infusing their olive oil with various ingredients for centuries. The tradition originated as an ingenious method of preserving herbs, tomatoes and vegetables and the outcome soon became a popular way of adding flavor to olive oil.
WARM POTATOE SALAD
5 medium sized potatoes, 1 finely chopped onion, 1 teaspoon dried oregano...
GREEK STYLE BRUSCHETTA
A recipe for Bruschetta with greek feta cheese
STUFFED TOMATOES AND BELL PEPPERS (GEMISTA)
6 - 8 servings, 8 medium tomatoes, 8 medium peppers...
GREEK YELLOW SPLIT PEAS (FAVA)
2 cups yellow split peas, pickled over and rinsed, 1 finely chopped onion, Salt and freshly ground black pepper...
OCTOPUS IN WINE SAUCE
1 1/5 kg octopus, 1 kg fresh tomatoes, peeled...
MOUSSAKA
1 kilo / 2 pounds potatoes, 1/2 kilo ground beef, 1/2 chopped onion...
FISH SOUP (KAKAVIA)
About 1 kilo or two pounds of fish, half small, half large, any fish will do but must be gutted and scaled...
GREEK SALAD (HORIATIKI)
The original recipe for the popular "Greek Salad".
The health benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil!
Olive oil is an essential part of the Mediterranean diet for thousands of years and its nutritional value and benefits in overall health cannot be emphasized enough! There are different types of olive oil, but extra virgin olive oil may be the healthiest as it reduces heart disease and damage from free radicals and acts preventatively against breast and colon cancer.
Organic Certification process in Epoch Products
On 1 January 2009 new EU regulations went into effect for the production, control and labeling of organic products. Organic certification addresses a growing worldwide demand for organic food. It is intended to assure quality and prevent fraud, and to promote commerce.
Olive Oil Packaging: What’s the Best Way to Package Oil and Why?
For the consumers who love to cook, one of the most common questions is what type of container is going to give me the extra virgin olive oil with the best flavor?
Are all olive varieties good for making olive oil?
Have you ever considered whether the olives we eat are the same olives used to create olive oil? No, not always! Some olives are grown to be eaten while others are solely produced for their oil.
Is there an olive oil made out of black olives?
The vast majority of olive oils available on the market use a blend of both green and black olives
The Rise of Olive Oil around the world
Olive oil has been used forever, but why is the northern European region seeing a 40% increase in sales in 5 years?
Fusion Cuisine & Olive Oil
Fusion cuisine is a cuisine that combines elements of different culinary traditions. Olive Oil, due to fusion cooking becoming so popular, has enjoyed a surge in popularity. Olive Oil suits fusion cooking because it has huge health benefits, lowering cholesterol and reducing the chance of heart disease and cancer.
First pressed Olive Oil
First press olive oil means that the olive oil is extracted through the use of a press rather than through other means of extracting the oil. No artificial methods have been used to remove the oil from the olives and the olive fruit was crushed once.
Tzatziki or Tzadziki (τζατζίκι) is a well-known Greek appetizer or dip often use as a sauce for gyros and souvlaki.
SOUVLAKI
1 kg/2 lb of pork meat, cut in cubes with 1 inch (2.5cm) sides, 6 Pita breads, Juice of 4 lemons...
YOGHURT DIP WITH GARLIC (TZATZIKI)
2 (8 ounce) containers plain Greek yoghurt, 2 cucumbers – peeled and grated, 3 cloves garlic, peeled and pureed...
What is healthy eating?
When some people hear the phrase 'healthy eating' they may run for the hills at the thought of lettuce and celery sticks! Healthy eating does not have to be boring
SPICY MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE (SOUTZOUKAKIA)
1 kg/2 lb ground beef, 2 eggs, 1 sliced onion...
Go Greek This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving celebrations are an important part of any culture in different countries.
Experiencing the original Greek Salad for the First Time
Many people will remember the first time they ever took a bite out of the original Greek Salad
5 Salads to eat If you want healthy food
When people say the word salad it is often refer to fresh and raw green vegetables salad with the usual typical salad dressing.
Types of olive oil
There several types of olive oil based on their acidity.
Benefits of olive oil
Olive oil is obtained from the fats of the fruit of the olive tree which is very common in the Mediterranean area.
10 Greek meals that Greek Feta is necessary to eat with
Feta is one of the most used ingredients in many Greek meals. This crumbly cheese has a salty and delicious taste that makes it great in salads, pastry and as a table cheese. Here are the 10 Greek meals that feta is necessary to eat with!
10 Tips to Guide You to Healthy Eating
Being healthy is very important not only for the reason of having a good appearance but also for keeping our body stronger and more resistant to diseases.
10 Facts About Olive Oil
Greece is the world’s third largest producer of olive oil and the world’s largest exporter of extra virgin olive oil. Its extra virgin olive oil is so good that it is exported even to countries such as Italy and Spain.
5 tips for healthy eating with Greek products
The Greek diet is regarded as one of the healthiest in the world; the high consumption of olive oil, fruit and vegetables, the moderate intake of fresh fish and healthy dairy (such as feta and Greek yoghurt) is proven to be beneficial for the body in many ways.
5 Alternative Uses of Olive Oil
Olive oil has been used for thousands of years for everything from wound healing to lamp fuel.
Spanish, Italian or Greek olive oil?
Lovers of olive oil have always wanted to know which olive oil offers the maximum benefits and whether there are any differences between Spanish, Italian, or Greek olive oil.
Ssshh It’s a secret
The secret is finally out. The key to why Mediterranean food is simply amazing is due to one special ingredient, olive oil. Yes that’s right olive oil in its purest form makes a simple salad into a spectacular one. You will find that once you have added olive oil to your food you will not want to turn back.
Is your Italian olive oil really Italian?
The world seems to love Italian olive oil, and many bottles of oil seem to be packaged to display their Italian origin.
2013 Santorini’s year of gastronomy, Fava with olive oil, the Santorini’s gourmet "secret"
Fava with olive oil, the gourmet ‘secret’ that Santorini’s Mayor wants everyone to know.
The first monopoly in the world was about Olive Oil
Olive oil was used for trade purposes all around the Mediterranean 3000 years ago, and it is not just a basic component of what we use to call today as “the mediterranean diet”.
Feta Cheese - the real deal
Feta cheese has been made in the rocky mountains and coastlands of Greece since Homer's Cyclops herded sheep.
Spanish olive oil price soars after poor harvest, while Greek oil prices only marginally up
As reported in Ecomonitor this month, the futures price of olive oil has risen 75 per cent in the last 7 months with retail prices expected to follow.
Does Greek Gourmet Cuisine Use Butter?
There are many reasons for the widespread use of olive oil in gourmet Greek and Mediterranean cuisine.
7 Great Dishes Made With Greek Deli Products
A look at some fantastic meals you can create with Greek deli products.
Ancient Greece and Olives
The Olive has been a huge part of life in Greece since the ancient years
St. Patrick’s Day, the Greek way
What is more traditional than going out for drinks on Saint Patrick’s Day?
Clean Monday’s Menu Ideas
The first day of the Lent in Greece is called ‘Clean Monday.’ On that day, people get together and fast from meat, dairy and some even fast from fish and oil.
Is olive oil better for salads or cooking?
There is a lot of speculation surrounding the different types of olive oil and their uses. People wonder if extra virgin olive oil is better for salads or for cooking, and whilst some swear by using it in absolutely everything, others prefer to save it exclusively for salads and other uncooked dishes.
Why 3rd generation Greeks still cook the Greek way
There is a lot of Greek influence prevalent in western food today. Flavorings such as Olive Oil, Basil, Fennel, Oregano and Mint are widely used across Europe and the United States, but are the basis for most traditional Greek dishes!
Five fasting menu ideas
Fasting during the Lent is pretty common in Greece. Most people stay away from meat and dairy and some even fast from fish and oil, up until Easter.
A fistful of dollars: five years of turmoil in global olive oil prices
As every eighth grade student knows, price is a function of two forces - supply and demand - and nowhere is this better illustrated than in the fluctuating price of olive oil.
Kalamata PDO olive oil, why people prefer it
Olive oil is a staple ingredient in any Greek meal. Signature olive oils can add a richness to bland meals, a heat to timid dishes and a texture to flat breads. Lovingly labelled 'liquid gold' by Homer, it is clear that olive oil and Greek cuisine are inseparable.
Where Greeks use infused olive oil
Greeks have been infusing their olive oil with various ingredients for centuries. The tradition originated as an ingenious method of preserving herbs, tomatoes and vegetables and the outcome soon became a popular way of adding flavor to olive oil.
WARM POTATOE SALAD
5 medium sized potatoes, 1 finely chopped onion, 1 teaspoon dried oregano...
GREEK STYLE BRUSCHETTA
A recipe for Bruschetta with greek feta cheese
STUFFED TOMATOES AND BELL PEPPERS (GEMISTA)
6 - 8 servings, 8 medium tomatoes, 8 medium peppers...
GREEK YELLOW SPLIT PEAS (FAVA)
2 cups yellow split peas, pickled over and rinsed, 1 finely chopped onion, Salt and freshly ground black pepper...
OCTOPUS IN WINE SAUCE
1 1/5 kg octopus, 1 kg fresh tomatoes, peeled...
MOUSSAKA
1 kilo / 2 pounds potatoes, 1/2 kilo ground beef, 1/2 chopped onion...
FISH SOUP (KAKAVIA)
About 1 kilo or two pounds of fish, half small, half large, any fish will do but must be gutted and scaled...
GREEK SALAD (HORIATIKI)
The original recipe for the popular "Greek Salad".
The health benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil!
Olive oil is an essential part of the Mediterranean diet for thousands of years and its nutritional value and benefits in overall health cannot be emphasized enough! There are different types of olive oil, but extra virgin olive oil may be the healthiest as it reduces heart disease and damage from free radicals and acts preventatively against breast and colon cancer.
Organic Certification process in Epoch Products
On 1 January 2009 new EU regulations went into effect for the production, control and labeling of organic products. Organic certification addresses a growing worldwide demand for organic food. It is intended to assure quality and prevent fraud, and to promote commerce.
Olive Oil Packaging: What’s the Best Way to Package Oil and Why?
For the consumers who love to cook, one of the most common questions is what type of container is going to give me the extra virgin olive oil with the best flavor?
Are all olive varieties good for making olive oil?
Have you ever considered whether the olives we eat are the same olives used to create olive oil? No, not always! Some olives are grown to be eaten while others are solely produced for their oil.
Is there an olive oil made out of black olives?
The vast majority of olive oils available on the market use a blend of both green and black olives
The Rise of Olive Oil around the world
Olive oil has been used forever, but why is the northern European region seeing a 40% increase in sales in 5 years?
Fusion Cuisine & Olive Oil
Fusion cuisine is a cuisine that combines elements of different culinary traditions. Olive Oil, due to fusion cooking becoming so popular, has enjoyed a surge in popularity. Olive Oil suits fusion cooking because it has huge health benefits, lowering cholesterol and reducing the chance of heart disease and cancer.
First pressed Olive Oil
First press olive oil means that the olive oil is extracted through the use of a press rather than through other means of extracting the oil. No artificial methods have been used to remove the oil from the olives and the olive fruit was crushed once.