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The old Cretan Food and Drinks forum is still here

Last post by Erno « 11 Nov 2015, 23:53
by Erno » 11 Nov 2015, 23:53

You can still find our old Cretan Food and Drinks forum here:
It will soon be read-only. You can post on this new forum.

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11 Nov 2015, 23:53
Braised beef "Arni Kleftiko" - lamb in the "robber style"

Last post by Marie and Andrew « 09 Nov 2020, 20:20
Replies: 1 by kokkinos vrachos » 09 Nov 2020, 09:19

Kalimera, the stew “Arni Kleftiko” - lamb in the “robber style” - and its history is very interesting. In many taverns on Crete a pot roast is...

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Last post by Marie and Andrew
09 Nov 2020, 20:20
Antikristo – the Traditional Way of Grilling

Last post by kokkinos vrachos « 09 Nov 2020, 09:21
by kokkinos vrachos » 09 Nov 2020, 09:21

Antikristo is one of the oldest and most unique techniques of meat preparation.

Antikristo is a traditional way of cooking that is common in...

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09 Nov 2020, 09:21
Lagana, halvas and taramas, the Greek delicacies of Clean Monday

Last post by Erno « 11 Mar 2019, 11:56
by Erno » 11 Mar 2019, 11:56

Lagana, halvas and taramas, the Greek delicacies of Clean Monday - 11 March, 2019

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Lagana, halvas, and taramas, otherwise known as...

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11 Mar 2019, 11:56
How to choose the best olive oil?

Last post by Erno « 22 Dec 2018, 11:18
by Erno » 22 Dec 2018, 11:18

How to choose the best olive oil? - 22 December, 2018

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To help you make the best choice, Greek olive oil expert Irini Kokolaki...

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22 Dec 2018, 11:18
The best traditional Greek pastries and breads for Christmas

Last post by Erno « 01 Dec 2018, 10:40
by Erno » 01 Dec 2018, 10:40

The best traditional Greek pastries and breads for Christmas - 1 December, 2018

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If you’re ever fortunate enough to...

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01 Dec 2018, 10:40
Gyros to attain EU Certification, recognition as a Greek food item

Last post by Erno « 05 Nov 2018, 10:44
by Erno » 05 Nov 2018, 10:44

Gyros to attain EU Certification, recognition as a Greek food item - 5 November, 2018

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Gyros, one of Greece’s most recognized food...

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Last post by Erno
05 Nov 2018, 10:44
Frappe vs Freddo: The battle of the Greek summer coffees

Last post by Erno « 01 Sep 2018, 09:07
by Erno » 01 Sep 2018, 09:07

Frappe vs Freddo: The battle of the Greek summer coffees - 1 September, 2018

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Frappe and Freddo top the list of ice...

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01 Sep 2018, 09:07
The ancient roots of Greek souvlaki, the first fast food

Last post by kiki « 15 Jul 2018, 13:59
Replies: 3 by Erno » 15 Jul 2018, 09:09

The ancient roots of Greek souvlaki, the first fast food - 15 July, 2018

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The word “souvlaki” is synonymous with Greek food, whether...

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Last post by kiki
15 Jul 2018, 13:59
Top 10 Cretan food specialties you must try

Last post by Chris-Scone « 25 Jun 2018, 16:02
Replies: 1 by Erno » 24 Nov 2016, 13:33

Top 10 Cretan food specialties you must try - 24 November, 2016

Are you feeling hungry after enjoying the blue waters and the sun on one of the...

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Last post by Chris-Scone
25 Jun 2018, 16:02
Paximadia: the Cretan Greek superfood

Last post by Chris-Scone « 25 Jun 2018, 15:28
Replies: 1 by Erno » 09 May 2018, 11:18

Paximadia: the Cretan Greek superfood - 9 May, 2018

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‘Waste not, want not’, the old proverb goes, but Paximadia — the hard Cretan rusk...

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Last post by Chris-Scone
25 Jun 2018, 15:28
Olive oil rules at the taverna table get stricter

Last post by Erno « 20 Dec 2017, 11:22
by Erno » 20 Dec 2017, 11:22

Olive oil rules at the taverna table get stricter - 20 December, 2017

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Olive oil will have to be presented at the table in...

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20 Dec 2017, 11:22
Chestnuts: a very Greek winter delicacy

Last post by Erno « 03 Dec 2017, 11:24
by Erno » 03 Dec 2017, 11:24

Chestnuts: a very Greek winter delicacy - 3 December, 2017

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In winter, roast-chestnut street stalls are a common sight in...

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Last post by Erno
03 Dec 2017, 11:24
Greek gyros and souflaki in jeopardy after potential EU kebab ban

Last post by Erno « 02 Dec 2017, 11:09
by Erno » 02 Dec 2017, 11:09

Greek gyros and souflaki in jeopardy after potential EU kebab ban - 2 December, 2017

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The gyros, the most popular fast-food...

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Last post by Erno
02 Dec 2017, 11:09
Mastiha.

Last post by jimb « 12 Oct 2016, 12:27
by jimb » 12 Oct 2016, 12:27

Not a Cretan drink but one well worth searching out if not on Crete then perhaps on the mainland.
I was in Mystras a few weeks ago and was given...

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Last post by jimb
12 Oct 2016, 12:27
Greek Liquid Gold: A new website about authentic extra virgin olive oil

Last post by Erno « 13 Sep 2016, 09:45
by Erno » 13 Sep 2016, 09:45

Greek Liquid Gold: A new website about authentic extra virgin olive oil - 13 September, 2016

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An American living in Crete...

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Last post by Erno
13 Sep 2016, 09:45
Banging the drum for ouzo

Last post by Erno « 05 Sep 2016, 09:53
by Erno » 05 Sep 2016, 09:53

Banging the drum for ouzo - 5 September, 2016

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Literature scholars believe the name ouzo to come from the ancient Greek verb “to smell,”...

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Last post by Erno
05 Sep 2016, 09:53
Restaurant suggestions

Last post by Marie and Andrew « 07 Aug 2016, 19:52
by Marie and Andrew » 07 Aug 2016, 19:52

Hello friends of Sfakia,

On our next trip to Sfakia we plan to explore more of the area around Frangokastello with two overnight stoppes there.
We...

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Last post by Marie and Andrew
07 Aug 2016, 19:52
Why do Greeks eat cod or hake on March 25th?

Last post by Erno « 25 Mar 2016, 11:15
by Erno » 25 Mar 2016, 11:15

Why do Greeks eat cod on March 25th? - 25 March, 2016

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Tradition calls for Greeks, every year on the anniversary of March...

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Last post by Erno
25 Mar 2016, 11:15
Today is Tsiknopempti

Last post by Erno « 03 Mar 2016, 11:43
by Erno » 03 Mar 2016, 11:43

Today is Tsiknopempti - 3 March, 2016

Tsiknopempti is the Thursday during Greek Carnival or the “Greek Mardi Gras” period which marks the beginning...

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Last post by Erno
03 Mar 2016, 11:43

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