Food
Archaeology
Europe’s Prehistoric Mega-Settlements Were Practically Vegetarian
Kiel University's Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1266 is looking into the nutrition of Trypillia mega-sites, situated in the forest-steppe northwest of the Black Sea, which covers today's Republic of Moldova and Ukraine.
These mega-sites, dating back six thousand years, were...
Festivals
What Will Your Christmas Dinner Look Like in 2050?
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The future of Christmas food could include artificial meat, soil-free veg, and hybrid protein treats.
By Alexandra Sexton & Duncan Cameron
In the Charles Dickens novel A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge’s final transformation from miser to philanthropist is marked by the...
Business
The Turkish Businessman Who Made Americans Fall in Love With Greek Yogurt
The CEO of Greek yogurt company Chobani, Hamdi Ulukaya, has popularized Greek yogurt for the next generation of consumers.
Chobani has transformed one of Greece's signature dishes into a staple of the American diet, establishing a hip, health-conscious image for...
Food
Melomakarona – The Quintessential Greek Christmas Cookie
Melomakarona are some of the most beloved of all Greek cookies. Made with olive oil, flour, honey, and citrus, melomakarona are much healthier than most holiday treats. The addition of cinnamon and walnuts makes the cookies irresistible.
Today's melomakarona contain...
Food
How to Make The Best Espresso According to Science
In a recent study, a coffee expert and a volcanologist teamed up to tackle a long-standing coffee question. They looked into the best way to grind coffee.
It's a topic that sparks debates and even gets people producing YouTube videos...
Archaeology
Australian Aboriginals Have Been Baking Bread for 34,000 Years
The Egyptians have long been thought of as the first bread makers, believed to have begun baking bread around 8000 BC. However, recent findings show that Australian Aboriginals beat them to the bread game by a wide margin.
Aboriginal Australians...
Food
Greece’s Healthy Trahana Soup Will Warm You Up this Winter
Trachanas is a staple Greek recipe ready in minutes, filling, and full of vitamins. However, the process of making it actually takes months.
Food
Secrets to Hosting the Best Thanksgiving Ever
Some secrets which will allow you and your family to have the best Thanksgiving ever will help even seasoned cooks -- like many Greek-Americans are -- to be able to enjoy this wonderful holiday even more.
As we look forward...
Food
The American Bringing Baklava and Flavors of Greece to Salt Lake City
Baklava and other flavors of Greece are the specialties of a black American woman who founded Sheer Ambrosia Bakery in Salt Lake City.
Food
The Surprising Science Behind Champagne Bubbles
The fascinating science behind champagne bubbles is something we really should take a little time to appreciate as we celebrate the best of what this year has given us and the hopes for the upcoming new year.
Champagne has marked...
Food
Grevena, the Mushroom Capital of Greece
For decades, a unique form of 'hunt' has been taking place on the slopes surrounding[...]
Ancient Greece
The Diet of Ancient Greek Olympian Athletes
Ancient athletes accomplished many astonishing feats of sport in antiquity. But what diet fueled these ancient athletes and Olympians?
Food
Foods Like Ice Cream and Candy ‘Addictive as Cigarettes’
A recent study reveals that indulgent foods like ice cream, fries, and candy might be just as hard to resist or are as addictive as cigarettes or hard drugs. This study, which looked at 281 different research projects from...
Food
Mediterranean Diet Can Help Burn Belly Fat Caused by Aging
A recent study conducted by the Prevencion con Dieta Mediterranea-Plus (PREDIMED-Plus) team has uncovered some promising findings. It was found that when people follow the Mediterranean diet and stay active, they can combat physical changes that come with getting...