Instructions for the preparation, the serving, and consuming the favorite traditional dishes of Crete.
Raised many generations. With whatever was in the garden, raisin olives and eggs from the chicken coop! Plenty of virgin olive oil, and ready! Hearty, healthy and economical food to the many difficult times that this island lived! Refreshing, a must for the summer but also throughout the year to join your everyday table. Ingredients Preparation 2 boiled […]
The pelargonium and the spearmint are two herbs with excellent aroma and numerous medicinal properties. As a herbal tea, they relax and relieve migraines. We can make a tea very easily: Cut two leaves of pelargonium and one leaf of spearmint. Put them in a cup of and fill it with hot water. Wait 10 minutes. In another cup […]
“Hohli” are the escargots which are one of the oldest foods of Cretans. Especially since they are in abundance on the island, it is certain that during the Ottoman Empire, they helped the housewives to feed their family in difficult circumstances and to provide the necessary proteins in their daily meal. Important is also the fact […]
Lentils with orange peel. This “humble” food, apart from very tasty, is one of the oldest foods of humanity and has beneficial properties for our health! Protects from coronary and cardiovascular diseases, rich in fibers, and 500 grams of lentils contain more proteins than 500 grams of beef! They are very popular for their high iron […]
Sfakianopites or pies from Sfakia! Very popular pies in Crete not only for their flavor but also for their ease of preparation of the. It is found almost everywhere in Sfakia, all over the prefecture of Chania, and not only. Try it and you will never forget! Ingredients for 10 pies Preparation 1/2 kg of flour 1 cup […]
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