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OXI Day, is a national holiday in Greece that commemorates the country’s resistance to Axis forces during World War II, also known as “Ochi Day” or “Anniversary of the No”. It is celebrated on October 28th every year and holds significant historical and cultural importance for the Greek people. The story of OXI Day is
Everything you need to know about the tradition of the Greek Orthodox funeral and memorial services. Learn about koliva, proshoro, wine, and other traditional foods of the Greek funeral. Understanding the Ceremony: Religious and Traditional Significance There are many religious and traditional components to a Greek Orthodox funeral service. Most Greek Orthodox churches may require
If you’ve ever been to Greece, you’ve probably noticed the beautifully braided bread displayed in bakeries and markets. This type of bread is known as tsoureki, but we also refer to it as Greek Easter bread. Tsoureki is a sweet braided bread that is traditionally made during Easter or holidays but can be enjoyed year-round.
1. Where does Greek Coffee come from? Coffee’s origins can be traced back to 1475, when the world’s first Coffee Shop was reportedly opened by Greeks in modern-day Istanbul, then known as Constantinople, a few years after the Ottoman Turks began occupying the city. Kiva Han Coffee Shop was the pioneer, and not long after,
The Greek Grape Pudding (μουσταλευριά) has been the most popular dessert of the fall season. Moustalevria in Greek, from “moustos” = grape must and “alevri” = flour or Palouzes in the Cypriot dialect. It’s made during the Grape harvesting season. Moustalevria is made of Grape Must, which is the juice from pressed grapes before fermentation
The whole world, including Canada, was crazy to buy yeast during the coronavirus lockdown. We received many questions from our customers about the difference between fresh yeast and dry yeast. What is yeast? It is a living microscopic single-cell organism that, as it grows, converts its food into alcohol and carbon dioxide. Also known
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