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  • Meal Type
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    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
    • Christmas
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    • Med Life
      • Cretan Diet
      • Travel Foodie
  • Dietary Needs
    • Low Cal
    • Vegan – Vegetarian
    • Healthy Choices
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  • Refreshing Greek Juices and Smoothies: Taste the Mediterranean in Every Sip!

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    These Greek-inspired juices and smoothies add vitamins and nutrients to your daily routine and offer health benefits and a delicious taste. The Mediterranean diet emphasizes…

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  • Sip on Romance: 7 Greek-Inspired Cocktails for Valentine’s Day!

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    Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with a taste of Greece! Check out these Greek-inspired Valentine’s Day cocktails you will love! Valentine’s Day is all about love,…

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    Super Traditional Greek Baklava Recipe That You’ll Love!

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  • Cheers to Greece: 7 Delicious Rakomelo Cocktails You’ll Love to Try!

    Rakomelo is a unique Cretan drink that combines the flavors of raki, honey, and spices to create a warm and sweet experience. In this post,…

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  • 5 Cocktails with Raki from Crete to Celebrate New Year’s Eve!

    5 GREEK COCKTAILS

    New Year’s Eve is perfect for trying something unique and exciting. Cretan raki, also known as tsikoudia, can elevate your festivities with its versatile use in…

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    homemade anebata crete - kalitsounia

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    how to make dolmadakia

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    May 16, 2025

    Cretan Christmas Chocolate & Almond Cookies

    December 21, 2025
  • Crete’s Herbal Teas: Exploring Their Benefits and Unique Varieties

    crete herbal teas

    Crete is not only known for its beautiful landscapes. The island’s amazing herbal teas are also a staple you will want to try! Two Popular…

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    Cretan Wild Greens

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    December 24, 2021

 

Gabi & Tolis
Cooking from Crete with love!

She’s the writer, he’s the local foodie, and together we share the flavors of the Cretan kitchen. From rustic island dishes to Mediterranean favorites, we bring Crete to your table.

Καλή όρεξη!
(That’s bon appétit in Greek!)

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