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  • How to Make Classic Greek Tzatziki

    tzatziki recipe

    Let’s learn how to make this easy recipe with ingredients you will easily find in every corner of the world. It takes no time and…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • 10 Famous Recipes from the Greek Islands

    Recipes from the greek islands

    In this post, we disclose some of the most famous recipes from the Greek Islands and why those flavors have become a staple in that…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Everything You Need to Know About the Cretan Diet!

    The Cretan Diet

    Discover every you want to know about the Cretan Diet: Its ingredients, its cooking methods, its unique flavors and genuine traits!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • What to Eat in Greece: 25 of the Best Dishes in Greek Gastronomy

    Greek food - what to eat in Greece

    Discover what to eat in Greece to taste the best of the Mediterranean Diet!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • How to Make Original Cretan Dakos

    How to make Cretan dakos

    Learn how to easily cook one of Crete's staples, Cretan Dakos. Try and enjoy this original recipe made with barley rusks, fresh tomato, and plenty…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Super Traditional Greek Baklava Recipe

    An easy peasy Greek baklava recipe to prepare the best syrup-drenched pastries you've ever tried! Pour yourself a cup of Greek coffee and enjoy!

    An easy peasy Greek baklava recipe to prepare the best syrup-drenched pastries you've ever tried! Pour yourself a cup of Greek coffee and enjoy!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Best Vegetarian Food in Crete That You Must Try on the Island

    Are you fed up with meat-based dishes while on holiday? Worry not! Especially if you are in Crete. Vegetarian food in Crete will impress you…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Not Your Usual Greek Food Guide: What to Eat in Crete + 20 Authentic Local Dishes!

    What to eat in Crete, Greece

    If you want to explore the unique Cretan cuisine and its dishes, this small guide will show you 20 of the best local specialties.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • What to Eat in Sifnos: A Delicious Culinary Trip to the Greek Island!

    WHAT TO EAT IN SIFNOS - REVITHADA SOUP

    There are many reasons to visit the Greek Islands; the sun, the beaches, the nightlife... Yet there’s one more reason that shouldn’t be overlooked: The…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Mouthwatering Street Food to Taste in Chania, Crete

    GREECE - CRETE - GYRO WRAP

    Check the best places to grab a bite on the go in Chania, Crete with this guide to the best street food in Chania.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Best Cretan and Greek Cookbooks to Prepare Authentic Dishes at Home

    GREECE - GREEK FOOD

    If you can't travel for now, why not trying your hand at Greek cuisine. Check the best Greek cookbooks to replicate the best of Greek…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Crete Travel Blog: Essential Things to Know about Cretan Raki (Tsikoudia)

    Cretan raki

    Raki or Tsikoudia is a local Cretan distilled drink with a very high volume of alcohol. It's an important part of Cretan culture and traditions…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Best Olive Oil from Crete – Extra Virgin Olive Oil: All You Need to Know About Crete’s Green Gold!

    Olive oil and Olives

    This article walks you through the unique properties of Crete's green gold, the top-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced on the island.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • World Tastes: Discover Everything about Greek Bread

    BREAD

    Greece is a famous gastronomic destination. We've learned to love the taste of its food, but... what about Greek bread?

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • 10 Greek Herbs you Need to Discover to Improve Your Health!

    HERBS - GREEN HERBS

    Greek Tastes: Teas. Some of the most powerful and healthy herbs grow in Greece. Here are ten Greek herbs that will help improve your health

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Kumquat from Corfu: Very Sweet Spirits

    KOUM QUAT TREE

    The Koum Kouat of Corfu is a pleasant liqueur made from kumquat fruit. Taste and aroma resemble oranges, it's exclusively produced on the island of…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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Hi from Crete!
I'm Gabi, an expat solo mom battling semi-empty-ness syndrome. I speak four languages — though Greek is mostly guesswork.
Vertigo? Yes.
Hiking cliffs and driving mountain roads anyway? Absolutely.
I scream, I whimper, I complain… and still love every second.

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