Food
Ancient Greece
The Influence of Alexander the Great on Indian and World Cuisine
Customs, flavors and rituals linking food to the sacred and divine had an enormous upheaval during the time of Alexander the Great.
Food
Scientists Decode DNA of Greek Feta Cheese
According to the Academy of Athens, scientists have recently decoded the DNA of the famous Greek Feta cheese.
Scientists from the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens studied a wide variety of feta cheese produced all across the nation...
Ancient Greece
The Real Story Behind Every Restaurant’s “Menu”
The menu is probably the most widely used, most common item in all food-selling environments. Whether it is a restaurant, a bar, or a traditional Greek tavern, the menu is always there. Nowadays, we are moving toward a more...
Business
Greek Yogurt Consumption Drives Growth of Multi-Billion-Dollar Yogurt Market
High demand for Greek yogurt is driving the growth of the international yogurt market, a recent industry report by Technavio has revealed.
Based on the report, the yogurt market is projected to experience substantial growth, with an expected increase of...
Food
Espresso Might Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Development
Researchers from the University of Verona in Italy explored the potential of compounds found in espresso, including the well-known caffeine, to prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
Espresso is the coffee made from ground beans brewed under pressure with hot...
Food
The Most Beloved Greek Desserts of Them All
Greece is known around the world for its delicious cuisine, and Greek desserts are no exception to this rule.
Classic Greek flavors such as orange, cinnamon, honey, and sesame make Greek sweets some of the most delectable in the world.
Revani:...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Drink Salepi Made from One Thousand Orchids
Outside of Asia Minor and the Balkans, it is rare to hear about this ancient concoction, precisely because it is so very characteristic of these countries.
By Giorgio Pintzas Monzani
This is the sixth in a series on the history of...
Food
Bougatsa Ice Cream Adds to Thessaloniki’s Culinary Appeal
Bougatsa is a favorite treat across Greece, usually eaten at breakfast, but one dessert shop in Thessaloniki has added a new twist to this dish - making a bougatsa-flavored ice cream!
Stelios Rimbas, the creator of the bougatsa ice cream,...
Food
Toursi: The Greek Pickles
Pickles, kimchi, toursi: all names for one of the oldest known preparations. Pickles are a culinary tradition almost all over the world, thanks to the fact that it is one of the earliest methods of preserving food. Toursi then,...
Food
Mediterranean Diet Could Help Prevent Depression
Following a Mediterranean diet could help prevent depression, groundbreaking new psychiatric research suggests.
Food
Obesity Changes the Brain, with ‘No Sign of Reversibility,’ Expert Says
A recent study has discovered that obesity can impair the ability of a person's brain to recognize when they are full and satisfied after having fatty and sugary foods.
Moreover, these changes in the brain may persist even after individuals...
Europe
Pasta Protest Urged in Italy as Food Prices Rise
A consumer group has called for a widespread "pasta strike" across Italy in response to the soaring prices of this dietary staple, which have risen at a rate more than double that of inflation.
In March, prices rose by 17.5%,...
Ancient Greece
The Lost Plant Ancient Greeks Used for Medicine, Food and Contraception
Silphium, a now-extinct plant once used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for perfume, seasoning, medicine, and even contraception, was one of the most sought-after goods in the ancient world.
The plant was so useful that Julius Caesar himself was...
Food
First Ever Panhellenic Truffle Festival Held in Kalambaka, Greece
Greece's first Panhellenic Truffle Festival commenced in Kalambaka, Greece on Thursday and is set to run until Sunday, June 11. Entry to the event is free.
Attendees at the festival can enjoy a comprehensive introduction to the cultivation of truffles...
Business
Amazon Launches Palm Recognition for Alcohol Purchases
Amazon has introduced an addition to its palm recognition technology, enabling users to confirm their legal drinking age without the need for a physical identification card when buying alcoholic beverages.
In a recent announcement, the prominent e-commerce company revealed an...