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Saturday of Souls: Food for the Dead… Kolyva
February 22, 2020

Saturday of Souls: Food for the Dead… Kolyva

This Saturday is very high on the list of one of the most important days in the Greek Orthodox calendar and one of special meaning for people all over Greece. It is called the Psychosavato, which can be translated as the Saturday of Souls. It is a day of remembrance just before the great lent

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Five Vegan Dishes From Crete
February 12, 2020

Five Vegan Dishes From Crete

A common misperception of the modern visitor on the island of Crete, whether Greek or international, is that people of Crete consume excess amounts of meat, particularly lamb. That to a certain extent is true, however not for the reasons one might think of. Meat on the island was considered a luxury for many years.

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Cretan Grapevine Varieties- Moschato Spinas
March 27, 2019

Cretan Grapevine Varieties- Moschato Spinas

MOSCHATO OF SPINA Moschato of Spina- Μοσχάτο Σπίνας Moschato from Spina is a white wine with a huge surprise. It is among the few wines that taste completely different than what the aroma prepares you for. The initial nose is creating the expectation of a sweet wine. However the taste is something completely different. Dry,

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Cretan Grapevine Varieties
March 27, 2019

Cretan Grapevine Varieties

Cretan Grapevine Varieties Wines of Crete continue to win more territory in international wine markets. The collective effort of the modern, organized winemakers of the island has brought local wines into wine lovers markets around the globe. Slowly but steadily, the different wine varieties from Crete get to the position they deserve. As explained in

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