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These Greek Food Products are at Risk of Disappearing

Posted On November 27, 2020November 7, 2022 By Maria Paravantes2 Comments

Did you know that many Greek food products & practices are in danger of extinction? Find out which products are in Slow Food's Ark of Taste - a global effort to raise awareness to the existence of these products and invite all of us to take action, rediscover and put them back on the table. Learn more

Category: Greece Culture & Heritage/Greek Food Culture & Traditions/Maria's Greek Tip of the Month

Basil: King of Greek Herbs & Culture

Posted On July 23, 2020March 2, 2023 By Maria Paravantes8 Comments

There, in every Greek yard, on every porch, in every garden, on every window sill, outside the door, on every balcony - large or small, stands a proud basil plant. Learn more

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