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Baking Greek Lagana Bread Traditional Bakery #shorts
Want to experience local culture through food? In this YouTube #shorts, watch how Lagana bread is baked in a wood oven bakery in Chania, Crete.
4 Top Cretan Wineries To Visit in Chania Crete in Greece
In this video, we introduce you to four Cretan wineries you want to visit while in Greece.
Mar
29
How to make phyllo dough is a question we asked ourselves after enjoying many traditional Greek and Cretan pies. When our Airbnb host from Crete said she would show us how, we jumped at the opportunity. With only five ingredients, this homemade phyllo dough recipe is simple to make. Instead...
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Mar
22
This Cretan dakos recipe is for a traditional salad from the island of Crete. Super simple to make it consists of a Cretan barley rusk topped with juicy tomatoes, cheese and olive oil. A guaranteed crowd pleaser, all you need is a few great quality ingredients for delicious Greek Mediterranean...
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Mar
08
This bougatsa recipe is for a deliciously authentic flaky traditional Cretan breakfast pastry. Made with only 5 ingredients, the bougatsa is wrapped in a golden brown phyllo package, sprinkled with sugar. This complete recipe guide with pictures and video will transport your breakfast experience to Crete, Greece in about 25...
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Apr
20
Eating at the best Chania restaurants is not only a way to explore the local cretan food but also to experience Greek hospitality. When having a meal at a Cretan table you’ll learn about the island's local culture. And discover the native ingredients that feature prominently in the cuisine. Olive...
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Apr
12
Cretan wines are going through a rebirth. A new generation of winemakers driven by passion and commitment to quality are leading this renaissance. Sustainability, a celebration of indigeneous Cretan grape varieties, and collaborative work amongst wineries in Crete are at the heart of this transformation. Before visiting the Greek island...
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Apr
05
Taking online Vietnamese cooking classes is one of the most delicious ways to visit the country without physically traveling there. A cuisine we adore and a country we have explored, the food from Vietnam remains one of our top favorites. However, recreating Vietnamese food at home always felt intimidating. The...
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