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Youtube Videos: “The Island Cooking of Crete” Youtube, uploaded by The Culinary Institute of America, 9 December 2011, https://youtu.be/r0MgOpFoAs4 This video takes viewers on a tour of the streets of Crete and introduces the local bakeries, markets, and spice… Read More
Food Straight from the Land and Olive Oil: Greece’s Recipe for the Richest Life
Socrates once said, “he is the richest who is content with the least.” In her Ted Talk, Greek chef and cookbook author Diane Kochilas says this quote best describes how food is the heart of the Greek identity (Kochilas, “Eat Greek. Live Well.”). Every Greek dish contains a… Read More
Food Means Family: A Conversation about Greek Cuisine with Spyridoula Cheimariou
When I think about the most convenient American meal for families, hamburger and fries comes to my mind. However, Ciabatta bread, feta cheese, and extra virgin olive oil are the three components in one of the quickest and most satisfying meals Greek families eat daily. Why do Greek… Read More