Πελοπόννησος
- • Σπαρτιατικὰ Κρασπέδα (Spartan fig cakes)
- • Μετεώρα Honey from Monastic beekeeping
- • Τσίκορα (Goat cheese on pita with dill)
From the sun-drenched Aegean to the bustling souks of Constantinople, explore how Greek food traditions have shaped civilizations for 4,000 years.
Early olive oil production and barley cultivation around Crete laid foundations for Mediterranean diets.
Symposia culture elevated honey-fig syrups and wine as symbols of Hellenic civilization.
Emperors like Constantine introduced layered pastry techniques and spice trade influences from the East.