Active Foodie in Thessaloniki

Food is the most serious matter for Greeks. Here big families gather daily around the table, and having dinner together is customary. Large groups of friends or colleagues celebrate nearly everything, from a marriage to the signing of a contract, in taverns, and not in bars. When Greeks cook at home, and they do this quite a lot, they discuss the menu in advance with their guests. 

Moussaka the Greek!

During last years the Greek traditional cuisine and local culinary practices are in the focus of interest not only for tourism but also for food editors and writers. An intense interest for traditional food emerges also from the blogs of second-generation Greek immigrants. Since local and traditional food is linked to the heritage, culture and identity of a country, food helps to express who we are and which our roots are. However the question is, what does ‘traditional’ really mean?

Awarded Greek Beaches

395 Greek beaches and nine marinas won the international quality Blue Flag award this year, putting Greece in third place worldwide among 50 countries, according to the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF).

Tips for Eating Out in Greece

It is officially summer in Greece and that means tourist season. Athens, the islands and Greece in general are filled with visitors, and if you are one of them, here are six tips to help you get the best food experience.

Erasmus plus & Greek Cooking

What is Erasmus Plus?
Erasmus Plus is the new EU programme for education, training, youth and sport for the period 2014-2020.

Selene Restaurant

On a Modern Greek Island, a Restaurant Brings the Past to Life

Home Made Tzatziki

Tzatziki is perhaps one of the best and easiest condiments to have in the fridge. All you require is some greek yogurt or hung curd, chopped cucumber, some herbs of your choice, and oil and garlic and ta-dah, the delicious dip is ready.