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Unique stories of Samaria gorge

We have a unique gorge here in the south of Crete so many people have walked through over the years to experience its grandeur and immense scale. It stands like a gargantuan giant with its... Continue reading

August

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Those tasty Cretan snails!

What if I told you a story of how snails saved Cretans from starving to death? Snails or Chochlioi = χοχλιοί as we call them from the ancient Greek word Choclea have been a staple in the Cretan diet for centuries. Their shells have been found in ancient excavations and most... Continue reading

August

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The True Cretan Diet

Do you know who Spermo, Oino and Elaes is? No? That’s ok I’m here to solve the puzzle. They are sisters between them and great grand daughters of King Minos of Crete who he himself is the child of Zeus. Their grandfather is Dionysus the God of wine. These girls each... Continue reading

June

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Humble Pie – Sfakianopita – Σφακιανοπιτα

I don’t remember the first time I ate sfakianopita. Was I raised with it? I can’t remember... It’s always been in so many of our lives. But I know what it does to people when they try it the first time. And it happens every time too… their eyes go... Continue reading

April

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The Journey begins

I began my journey to understand my land and the more I looked out of the big towns and known paths what I found was resilience. Time never stays still but most certainly doesn’t obey man’s made calendar either. What I found was a source of energy available only to... Continue reading

Unique stories of Samaria gorge

Those tasty Cretan snails!

The True Cretan Diet

Humble Pie – Sfakianopita – Σφακιανοπιτα

The Journey begins

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