History of Greek Food

bitter foods

Traditional foods of Greece: hyacinth bulbs.

Yes, I am a bulb eater.And yes, wild blue hyacinth is my favorite bulb.Not feeling the enthousiasm?  The bitter taste of  bulbs (muscari comosum, Gr. volvoi) is much appreciated in Greece ever since classical times. They also had a good reputation as…

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