Discovering Euboea’s Gastronomic Identity through the Greek Breakfast
The taste of pure Greek honey is unforgettable. Who could resist a refreshing bowl of creamy yoghurt with a drizzle of honey or a generous spread of the ‘nectar of the gods’ on more than one slice of freshly-bake, breakfast bread. In antiquity, this Greek superfood was cherished not only as a traditional sweetener for food and drink but for its health benefits. Melikrato was a mixture of honey and milk given to growing children and, if ancient storytelling holds true, the Thrace born philosopher, Democritus, lived to 90 (some writers suggest 104) because he enjoyed an habitual diet of oenomelo (wine and honey) with bread. Today high quality honey is proven rich in antioxidants.
But why is Greek honey so distinctively delicious offering an array of flavors and color varying from pale gold to darker hues? The answer lies in the glorious Greek countryside covered in an enormous variety of wild flowers, trees and shrubs. Greek honey is classified in two groups; floral honey, the paler hues, made from the nectar of flowers and the darker varieties of forest honey made from fir trees, including pine.
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1kg feta cheese
2 eggs
Fresh spearmint (as much as you want)
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Pie
Easy
The Taxiarchis Dried Figs, are part of the ”smyrneiki” variety and are exclusively produced within a specific geographic region in Northern Evia.
Local Product
In Vitala, Evia, the Gerali Family discovered the magical world of beekeeping in 2012. Starting with just 10 beehives, their passion and enthusiasm quickly grew.
Producer
BeeNaturalles
Central Greece
Agroktima Tsirimokos
Central Greece
Evian Farm
Central Greece
Central Greece
Road Trip Through Evia
Evia is a land of contrasts and discoveries. From the lush slopes of Dirfys Mountain to the endless shores of the Aegean Sea, and from the traditional villages of the north to the rugged landscapes of the south, every route reveals a different aspect of authentic Greek hospitality.Every journey begins at the table. Here, local products tell the stories of people who cultivate the land, care for their beehives, produce cheese, bake bread, and preserve recipes that have been passed down through generations.
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