World cuisine is frequently referred to French cuisine, Italian, Chinese, Indian and Spanish, and in recent years there have been countries with proposals such as new and delicious variety of Peruvian cuisine and exotic Thai cuisine. However, should not detract from the cuisine and dishes from countries such as Greece, highly influenced by Italian cuisine, Middle East and the Balkans.

finished the moussaka for ramptops

By geographical location and Greek culinary history, cuisine can be framed within the Mediterranean cuisine and has varied over time, keeping some differences over how the ancient Greeks ate, based on wheat, olive oil and wine.

In Ancient Greece, its people were fed three times a day, consisting of a breakfast consisting of bread with figs and olives, lunch at noon and dinner at nightfall, the most important among the three.

Even today the olive oil retains its importance and dominance as the main ingredient in Greek dishes. It is what gives that particular taste of Greek cuisine. Wheat is also still widely used, along with vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes, green beans and onions. Meat or fish consumed by area, and also has high-quality cheese protected designation of origin, such as: the Anevato, Feta, Kasseri, the Manouri, the Batz, among many others.

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Moussaka – as it is called in Greek – is a bit like meatballs: Each home has its recipe, and your mother always tastes best. Especially with meat sauce are possible variations – you can also make a vegetarian moussaka, if using a vegetable sauce instead of meat sauce.

Ingredients:

1.5 kg aubergines (equivalent to approx. 4 aubergines) or
750 grams of eggplant and 750 grams large potatoes
olive oil for brushing
salt, pepper

Meat sauce:
6 tablespoons olive oil (more…)

Flights to Crete – Have you not yet visited this amazing island, so it’s time. It is a journey you will never forget as Crete has so much to offer, both culturally and naturally. When you come to the island, do not cheat yourself to spend at least one of your holidays to rent a car or a scooter. There are some super nice beaches on the island and then there are the great mountain range which runs across the island, which you must cross en route. “Omme on the other side” is really cool attractions like. Samaria Gorge and Elafonissi beach, which is so nice, friendly and delicious that you should visit it to understand it.

Flights to Rhodes – the island has for many years been a travel destination and it’s not really surprising. In the center of Rhodes Town itself, lies the Old Town, which is a Medieval City and all it entails (more…)

If you want to explore the Mediterranean and the Greek Islands a good option is to do on board a cruise that will allow you to fully enjoy your holiday and visit some of the most attractive cities in the Mediterranean and the Aegean and know their culture and cuisine.

VENETIAN ROUND CRUISE
We recommend the Venetian Round Cruises Pullmantur Company, which makes a stop in Venice, Dubrovnik, Athens and the Greek islands of Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini. As the start date is shipped in Venice or Athens.

The cruise lasts 8 days / 7 nights, under either the “all inclusive” (“all inclusive”) on board. This includes all meals and drinks to be served on board, airport transfers – Port – Airport and return flights in economy class (more…)

The Greek lifestyle is reflected in the essence of traditional cuisine that surprises with its variety of flavors and ease of processing. Greek cuisine is based on the Mediterranean diet but has influences from both East and West.

The atmosphere in all Greek restaurants is simple, relaxed and friendly. For the Greeks, sharing a meal or a dinner at a restaurant or tavern is a deeply entrenched social custom.

BASIC INGREDIENTS

Although the basic ingredients of Greek cuisine are olive oil, spices and condiments, fresh vegetables, fish and meats, Greek cuisine is so varied that there are wide differences between different regions of the mainland and from island to island .

Vegetables are widely used. Tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes, green beans, onions, peppers, artichokes and spinach are present in many dishes. (more…)