The epic properties of many Cretan products are widely known, and this holds true for the quality herbs that grow on the island. Since the time of Hippocrates and before, rare herbs like Origanum…
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Tasting the Authentic P.D.O. and P.G.I. Products of Crete
Crete is known worldwide for its unique variant of the Mediterranean diet. The healthy lifestyle Cretans practice, the organic products they consume, and geographic differentiators make Greece’s largest island one of the world’s healthiest…
Cretan Diet History and Benefits
Exploring the island of Crete is a journey through time and more than 8,000 years of human history. The island has hosted myriad cultures since the Paleolithic. First, the Minoans, and then the Romans,…
Taste of Crete: How to Make Marathopites Fennel Pies
Marathopita is a Cretan rustic treat, inspired by tradition and the rich flora of the island. It uses seasonal wild greens (horta) and loads of feathery fennel leaves in a fragrant mix of herbs,…
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