The number of herbs and plants that grow naturally in Greece is impressive. In fact, more than 6,500 different plants and herbs, from which approximately 1,150 are endemic to Greece, are growing here for centuries. Due to the country’s rich soil conditions and unique climate, Greek flora is one of the most exceptional worldwide. Among those numerous plants, one herb reigns supreme: mountain tea, or “sideritis” as it called in some regions in Greece, from the word “sidiros” which means iron and it symbolizes its huge iron content. According to Greek mythology, Titans used to ..read more

Today, two main varieties are grown: the Corinth currant which is mainly cultivated across the north and west part of the Peloponnese and the Sultana, which is mainly cultivated in Heraklion, Crete. The word “raisin” is reserved for the “currant” being a dried small Black Corinth grape with “sultana” being a golden-colored dried grape. Corinthian PDO black currants is a dried fruit, from black grapes, available throughout the year, easy to manage as it does not require special maintenance and is particularly nutritious and healthy for children and adults! This type of raisins contains benefic ..read more

One of the most coveted celebrations is finally coming! This is Halloweeen, this is HALLOWEEEEEEEN!!! Do you remember Jack Skellington singing it on “The Nightmare Before Christmas”? Awww…what a movie! Now is the time to choose costumes, decorate pumpkins & get special treats that bring joy to children and adults. There is no doubt that lots of Halloween traditions may look different this year, through the covid-19 pandemic, but it must be a priority for every single of us to keep ourselves & our beloved ones safe. However, there are still plenty of ways friends and families can have ..read more

Happy world heart day with “happy hearts” for happy faces! How can we achieve it? By getting used to maintain a healthy lifestyle! The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the healthcare profession, national healthcare systems and our individual responsibilities – for our own health and for the vulnerable in society. One of the numerous ways to keep our heart strong is to pay attention in our diet. Mediterranean diet is the key to succeed! The most representative component of this diet is the famous Greek extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)! For those who have heart disease or are at a high ri ..read more

It is been a tough year for all the nations so far… Covid-19 pandemic has made us change our life and the way we spend our spare time, even our holidays. Greece is one of the safest countries with truly little confirmed patients, although tourism has been affected dramatically. This year’s summer is different but with following public safety advices of WHO and positive thinking we will get through it! Cause here, in Greece, we know how to have fun in all the ways! Greece has been a major tourist destination and attraction worldwide, known for its rich culture, history and food! There are some ..read more

Greek salt is a superior quality product that is recognized worldwide for its exceptional flavor. What it takes to make salt? Sea water and sun. Greece is famous worldwide for those two, so Greek salt is more than pure! Some people unofficially call it “bio” – although a salt cannot be considered as bio or organic, since it comes from the open sea. Undoubtedly, Greek salt is 100% natural and not chemically treated in any stage of its production. In Greece, salt can be found almost everywhere consequently to the fact that our country is almost all surrounded by water. Totally, there are eight a ..read more

Wondering why your vegetables aren’t so tasty as you wish or just what is the secret to upgrade your salads? What else? A real good vinaigrette! Traditional vinaigrettes have an oil to vinegar ratio of 1:3, but if you find this far too mild, you can always have a ratio of one-part oil to 1 part vinegar. Actually, on it’s own, it’s quite tangy, but adding in some dijon, honey, lemon juice & spices, rounds it out and gives the perfect balance. For the quicker & most yummy vinaigrette you will need: Extra virgin olive oil – you must use the best quality for salad dressings Apple cider/ re ..read more

Greek fruit and vegetable exports are going to a new record in 2020, continuing the upward trend of 2019 that has been a record year for all seasons for fruit and vegetable exports. George Polychronakis, a special Adviser-representative of the Association of Greek Enterprises for the export and distribution of fruits, vegetables and juices, in INCOFRUIT-HELLAS, underlines that at the end of January the positive trend continued with an increase of 10% while during the lockdown period through covid-19 pandemic, an increase of 17% was recorded. Impressive is the increase in the value of fruits, m ..read more

All nuts are good sources of fat, fiber and protein, that make them super foods and healthy pocket-snack which support cell growth and give the body energy. Most of the fat in nuts is monounsaturated fat, a number of vitamins and minerals, including magnesium and vitamin E, as well as omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fat. In Greece, we have a variety of local nuts and we prefer them as a healthy snack option all day long. The health benefits of eating nuts are globally known and proved by many studies throughout the years. Of course, all nuts aren’t the same. For instance, almonds cons ..read more

Now than the temperature is high, and we can’t visit a Greek island, yet, because of the covid-19 pandemic, we will bring the Greek summer to our homes by making saganaki shrimp! Ingredients 4 tbs extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 ts dried oregano 1/2 ts pepper 1/2 ts sea salt 2 cups chopped peeled tomatoes 1 cup red pepper “florinis” 1/4 cup white wine 12 medium shrimps 2 tbs minced fresh parsley 1 cup crumbled feta cheese To start, heat the olive oil in a wide oven-proof skillet over low heat and add the onion and garlic. Cook by stirring occas ..read more