Skyros Carnival - A Timeless Tradition Worth Experiencing Skyros Carnival is one of Greece’s most fascinating and symbolic celebrations, blending ancient mythology, rural traditions, and Dionysian influences. Held annually on the island of Skyros, in the Sporades, known for its unique costumes, folklore performances, feasting, traditional music and its famous ritual of the "Geros," the…

CHRISTOPSOMO – CHRIST’S BREAD It is a fact that in all Mediterranean peoples bread was strongly associated with special rituals related to the growth of the buried seed. A more than two thousand years old living tradition in which the preparation and baking of bread for holidays and other special occasions is used as a…

Greece has always been a marine country and Greeks have strong emotional and financial ties with the sea.  Decorating a ship for Xmas symbolizes these strong ties with the sea and serves as a token of gratitude to the sailors, fishermen, and captains who devote their lives to the sea for the good of their…

Cretan Marathopites This recipe is shared by Fofi @fofimeli from the family of @ladi_biosas. “Crete has more sunshine than anywhere else in Greece and that alone makes just about everything taste delicious. In the Cretan valleys and mountains Fennel is in abundance and it is a common ingredient in the Cretan cuisine. That is why…

Μήλα κομπόστα με στέβια Συνταγή από την φίλη 'Ελενα Ψίλλια Είχα μήλα τα οποία είχαν λίγο μαλακώσει και τα έκανα κομπόστα για το γιαουρτάκι μας. Την έφτιαξα με στέβια λόγω διατροφής και έγινε τέλεια!  ΥΛΙΚΑ 1 κιλό μήλα  1 κούπα στέβια  2 κούπες νερό  Χυμό από μισό λεμόνι (μικρό) 1 ξυλάκι κανέλα  2 γαρίφαλα  ΕΚΤΕΛΕΣΗ…

Spetsofai Mario and Chrisanthi Michael are the creators of Greek Time – an online foodie website offering high-quality Greek food that saves you the time and effort of preparation. Mario’s heritage is Cypriot Greek and Chrisanthi’s is Greek. This much-loved family dish of Spetsofai with Pastourma Sausages fuses both culinary heritages in the most delicious…