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  • Meal Type
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Celebrations
    • Med Life
      • Cretan Diet
      • Travel Foodie
  • Dietary Needs
    • Low Cal
    • Vegan – Vegetarian
    • Healthy Choices
  • Pumpkin Bread with Olive Oil, Honey, & Fresh Ginger

    PUMPKIN BREAD

    This pumpkin bread one isn’t your typical sugary loaf — it’s soft, lightly spiced, and has a little Greek twist with orange juice, olive oil,…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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  • Cretan Olive Oil Chocolate Cake: Tasty & Simple!

    Cretan Olive Oil Chocolate Cake: This rich, moist chocolate cake is full of flavor and crafted with Cretan olive oil instead of butter. It’s quick…

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    PORK GIOUVETSI

    Giouvetsi with Pork – A Greek Comfort Classic

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    7 Cretan-Inspired Mediterranean Lunches to Reset Your Diet After the Holidays!

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  • Is It a Good Idea to Use Olive Oil for Breakfast? Health Benefits & Culinary Uses You Should Know About

    Olive oil for breakfast

    Adding olive oil to your breakfast can be a beneficial choice. It’s a healthy source of monounsaturated fats supporting your overall well-being. Drizzle it on…

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    TURKISH FLAVORS IN CRETAN CUISINE

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  • Everything You Should Know About Cretan Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Olive Oil FROM CRETE

    Extra virgin olive oil is one of Crete’s staple products. It has a rich flavor and numerous health benefits. Cretan olive oil stands out because…

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    Greek Pork with Celery and Avgolemono Sauce That You’ll Love!

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    Cretan Honey

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    October 22, 2024
    Cretan Wild Greens

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    February 1, 2025
  • Delicious Greek Salad Dressing That You Must Have in Your Fridge (+ 7 Tasty Variations)

    salad dressing for greek salad

    Nothing more disappointing than a tasteless, dry salad, right? Check this delicious Greek salad dressing that will pair well with every salad you make!

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    greek winter soups

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    Syrup for Baklava

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    How to Make Authentic Greek Fasolada: A Timeless White Bean Soup

    August 26, 2025

 

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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