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An Introduction to Greek Food and Greek Cooking
Did you know that the first cookbook was written in Greece? Learn more about Greek food and the many influences that have been drawn in over the centuries to create modern-day Greek cooking.

Greek Food & Culture Festivals
All around the world, Greeks and those of Greek descent love to share customs, traditions, history, and food! Learn more about Greek festivals, what to expect, and where to find them.

A "Matsaki" of This, a "Houfta" of That
As with all culinary traditions, taste combinations are reflective both of the cook and of the region, and measurements can be vague - but flexible. Let your own spirit run free when making fabulous Greek dishes.

Basics of Traditional Greek Cooking
The basics of cooking the fabulous traditional Greek foods that have become famous around the world are easy to learn and easy to follow.

The Greek Holiday Table
Holidays in Greece are celebrated with family and friends around tables laden with the foods of the season. The "holiday table" has certain traditions that pass from generation to generation.

Eat Greek, Get Noisy!
An authentic Greek meal is a true social experience. Learn why Greek meals are so much fun and how to bring the celebration to your table.

Favorite Greek Recipes of Film & TV Celebs
At the 1st Annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival in Los Angeles, television and movie stars and celebrities talked about their favorite Greek foods.

Greek Food Photo Galleries
Learn what Greek foods look like with pictures of finished dishes, ingredients, and market pictures from shopping expeditions in Greece.

Greek Omelets & Scrambles: They're Not About the Eggs
It may sound strange, but traditional Greek omelets and scrambles are not focused on the eggs, and most often contain just the minimum needed. Learn more about Greek omelets, scrambles - and eggs.

Improve Your Heart Health with Greek Food
All evidence points to the Mediterranean (and more specifically, Cretan) diet as the way to heart health. It isn't just the foods of course, but changing eating habits is a great start. Here are basic elements of the Greek diet that can help.

Reduced / Low Fat Greek Foods & Cooking
If you're lowering your intake of fats, here are some tips to bring Greek foods into your low fat diet.

Sweet Hospitality - Greek Spoon Sweets
Symbols of hospitality, spoon sweets are a traditional offering to guests. Similar to preserves, but more syrupy, many spoon sweets are also used as a topping for yogurt, ice cream, and fruit.

Wild and Cultivated Greens in Greek Recipes
Greens are a favorite Greek food - eaten raw, boiled, cooked in casseroles, and as herbs. While many greens grow in the wild in Greece, you can find many in local grocery shops and at farmer's markets. Here is a listing of greens and how they can be used.

Interview with Eftychis (FT) Bletsas
Come meet this rising young star of Greek food television. Eftychis Bletsas is bringing great homemade food and his music into Greek homes with a new and exciting approach.

Interview with Elaine Gavalas
Elaine Gavalas, author, exercise physiologist, sports nutritionist, weight management specialist, and yoga therapist, talks about her book, "Secrets of Fat-Free Greek Cooking," the Greek diet in general, and offers suggestions for Greek food lovers.