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17 of The Best Things To Do in Chania Crete For Amazing Memories

by Rosemary April 28, 2023November 5, 2022 Categories Food Traveler Tips, Greece
1200 Chania Town Crete by Authentic Food Quest

Things to do in Chania sit firmly on two stout pillars. One is biological and the other psychological. From a

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Kalitsounia Recipe: How To Make Simple Cretan Cheese Pies

by Rosemary September 12, 2022December 20, 2021 Categories Greece, Recipes
1200 Kalitsounia Cretan Cheese Pie by Authentic Food Quest

This kalitsounia recipe is for much loved Cretan cheese pies found all over the island of Crete. While there are

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Top 15 Authentic Food in Greece You Want to Savor

by Rosemary May 9, 2022June 15, 2021 Categories Dishes, Greece
Greek Food by AuthenticFoodQuest

The food in Greece is best described by the word, “simplicity” and along with that, fresh and local ingredients. And,

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Food in Crete: Your Guide To The Best Authentic Food On the Island

by Rosemary March 1, 2022May 11, 2021 Categories Dishes, Greece
1200 Wild Greens Cretan cuisine by Authentic Food Quest

The food in Crete is one of the gastronomic treasures of Greek’s largest island. It’s no wonder that those who

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14 Of The Best Chania Restaurants To Delight in Authentic Cretan Food

by Claire March 26, 2022April 20, 2021 Categories Greece, Restaurants
Table spread at Chania Restaurant in Crete by AuthenticFoodQuest

Eating at the best Chania restaurants is not only a way to explore the local cretan food but also to

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6 of the Best Wineries in Crete to Enjoy Indigenous Wines from Greece

by Rosemary November 29, 2022April 12, 2021 Categories Drinks, Greece, Tours
Vineyard at Loupakis Winery Crete by AuthenticFoodQuest

Cretan wines are going through a rebirth. A new generation of winemakers driven by passion and commitment to quality are

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The 10 Best Greek Cookbooks For A Worldly Kitchen

by Rosemary March 29, 2023March 31, 2021 Categories Cookbooks, Greece
Greek cookbooks by Authentic Food Quest

Greek cookbooks are layered with simple and hearty traditional dishes with a focus on quality ingredients. Greek food emphasizes fresh

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How Do You Make Phyllo Dough From Scratch – Easy Homemade Recipe

by Rosemary September 12, 2022March 29, 2021 Categories Greece, Recipes
1200 make phyllo dough from scratch for Kalitsounia by Authentic Food Quest

How to make phyllo dough is a question we asked ourselves after enjoying many traditional Greek and Cretan pies. When

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Cretan Dakos Recipe: The Best Authentic Cretan Salad You Want To Make

by Rosemary September 13, 2022March 22, 2021 Categories Greece, Recipes
1200 Cretan Dakos Recipe by Authentic Food Quest

This Cretan dakos recipe is for a traditional salad from the island of Crete. Super simple to make it consists

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Why Thyme Honey From Crete Is One of the Best in the World

by Rosemary March 22, 2022March 15, 2021 Categories Greece, People In Food
1200 Thyme Honey from Crete by Authentic Food Quest

Cretan honey, also known as thyme honey is one of the pillars of the Cretan diet.  Like olive oil and

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