The Third Siege of Messolonghi was fought in the Greek War of Independence, between the Ottoman Empire and the Greeks, for almost a year. The people of Messolonghi attempted a mass breakout on the night of April 10, 1826. The…
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…
Sparrows rooted in soil
Αre sparrows found rooted in soil? Greek word “strouthion” means literally “little sparrow”, which doesn’t not seem an unlikely name for the delicate Bladder Campion as its flowers resemble small chubby sparrows moving here and there.In Greece it is known under several names including strouthoula, strouthoni (sparrow…
GREAT GREEK PRODUCTS, WORTH THE EFFORT TO FIND
The following list includes only a small part of high quality Greek products exported, so it will be enriched from time to time. Biolea Organic Olive Oil and Nerantzio (koroneiki olives, stone milled and cold pressed with fresh whole bitter…
BUY GREEK (?) PRODUCTS….
A citizens’ group, called “We consume what we produce” and a “buy Greek products” movement seek to promote the consumption of Greek products increasing the awareness of consumers, who are considered as the most direct power to support Greek economy.…