There is a folk Greek saying that goes ‘’Love makes her way to the heart from the stomach.’’
Food and cooking are a key element to the Greek culture. More than alimentation, they are a means to express love, hospitality, gratitude, and care.
The most eclectic representative of the Greek cuisine is the one of Crete, renowned worldwide.
Why? First of all, it’s simple. But that does not mean it lacks in tastes or aromas! The key is that all remains in the combination of fresh ingredients, the wise use of spices and herbs, and the balance to combine just a few condiments. The ones usually used are sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, fragrant lemon, and a bit of oregano and medical studies have found this diet to be of significant benefit to human health.
A real journey in flavors, special ingredients, and combinations that you would never expect
to taste. The main feature of Cretan food is imagination, high quality meat, greens, legumes
and vegetables, sea food, and of course the “blessed” Cretan olive oil! Lamb, chicken, pork are popular meats and, as Crete is an island, plenty of fresh fish is on the menu.
The Cretan dietary archetype was associated with the frugality of agricultural life and with the privations that accompanied Cretan society for many centuries, and were due, primarily, to the complex paths of history, to wars and to the consecutive conquests by foreign powers.
In Crete dining is a ritual; From sipping the traditional spirit ‘’Raki’’ at the local ‘’kafeneio’’ together with small plates, preparing meals collectively to enjoy all together, treating guests and tourists alike with local delicacies, to playing a major role to all events and celebrations, food accompanies every aspect of the Cretan lifestyle.
When planning your upcoming Greek getaway, make sure to enjoy a tasty culinary voyage in Crete!
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