Eating and Drinking in Greece - part 1
This is not surprising really, considering how Greece’s culinary tradition has an approximate age of 4,000 years. Why, did you know that the first cookbook was written by a Greek named Archestratos in 330 B.C.? This should remind us that cuisine is more than just satisfying gastronomic cravings, but that it is a mark of civilization. However, like all other national cuisines, Greek cuisine has influenced others as well as embraced other ideas from its eastern and western neighbors. Greek restaurants, pubs, bars, and the ever popular tavernas serve a range of dishes to suit your palate. Some of these places are completely posh with prices, atmosphere, and recipes to match. Others may be a little low on sophistication, but the atmosphere and the price can still be great. There are also some new restaurants featuring chefs who are not afraid to fuse traditional Greek meals with other culture influences. It’s a fascinating array of cooking combining the latest world trends with the oldest of Greek recipes. Of course, it is easy to get a poor meal in Greece, if you do not choose your place of dining well. However, just as easy is to make each Greek meal a memorable one. Read on below for more on the unique Greek gastronomy – from the traditional recipes down to the most popular, as well as some sample recipes that you can try at home. Greek Traditional Cooking The first thing you need to learn about traditional Greek cuisine is that it isn’t Greek without olive oil. Produced from trees that grow prominently throughout the region, olive oil is the ancient element that is most characteristic of Greek cooking. It is present in almost every dish there is and gives the food its distinctive taste. The basic grain used is wheat, although barley is also grown extensively. Vegetables include tomato, green beans, okra, aubergine, potato, and onions. It is said that Greece produces some of the tastiest herbs and spices, something which is attributed to the country’s mild climate which reduces the need for greenhouse cultivation. Most vegetables, herbs, and spices are grown outdoors. As a result, they are usually very tasty and full of aroma. Likewise with Greek fresh fruits, such as grapes, peaches, apricots, cherries, watermelons, and many more. Because of the terrain, Greece is more favorable to goats and sheep rather than cattle, so beef is a rarity. Lambs and goats are free-grazing on pastures that are rich in herbs. Because of this, meats have a unique taste not to be found anywhere else in the world. Besides mutton and the occasional beef, another common source of meat in Greece is fish. In fact, being a Mediterranean country, Greece produces a fair amount of fish dishes, especially in the coastal regions. The Aegean and the Ionian Seas surrounding Greece are known for its crystal waters abound with fish. Fresh fish, especially if charbroiled, is a special treat not to miss. Here is a short list of some of the more popular traditional Greek foods, starting with appetizers first, then the main meal, and finally dessert: |
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