The chef and our nutritionist plan a balanced menu: The principles of good nutrition habits are important for every menu we plan for you. This is our base. So the chef and our nutritionist meet every week. They discuss, exchange views and prepare a complete menu, in order to cover in balance all the needs of the body. Thus, you can be rest assured that your meals are nutritionally controlled and rich in vegetables. We also know very well that quality...
Greece is a country famous for its history, climate, and way of life. When you travel to Greece great weather and kind welcoming locals are a given, which are some of the reasons why people visit this magical country. Another reason is the food. Traditional Greek food is considered to be one of the best food in the world. Because of Greece’s geographical location, it combines elements from both Eastern and Western cultures, making its gastronomic experience unique, one...
One of the key elements of the famous Mediterranean diet is fish. Fishing was a hobby for the Mediterranean people since their very existence and so fish could be found on every table daily. Geographically speaking, Greece is surrounded by four seas (The Ionian Sea, The Aegean Sea, The Sea of Crete and The Libyan Sea). This gives us endless opportunities to gather fresh seafood off Greece’s coasts, hence eating unfrozen and unprocessed foods as a result. There is...
In Greece, we don’t have a taste for spicy food. There is seasoning in the food, but rarely chilies. You will never hardly meet a Greek who would eat more than what would be called “mild” spice. But we do love herbs. They add that extra special touch to our food that makes it extraordinary, unique, bursting with heavenly flavor. One of our favorites: Basil. Dubbed the “king of Herbs”, because of its resemblance to the Greek word king (basileus),...
Greek food is all about fun and sharing joy, always in the best of spirits. The Greek mezedes are the best nibbles to lift your mood and escort your ouzo! Mezedes, those legendary small plates of Greece taking you straight to heaven. They are not appetizers in the first-course sense. They are tidbits offered in a range of settings, from sunset admirers, to a late night gatherings in a café or even around your kitchen table! This culinary custom derives...
marathos is fennel in Greek. We chose this specific plant as our brand name because it’s a representative of Mediterranean cuisine. It’s one of those rare plants that it’s bulb, leaves, shoots and seeds are all edible! Nothing goes to waste! All parts of the plant are aromatic and used in flavouring, and the bulblike stem base of Florence fennel and the blanched shoots are eaten as a vegetable. Its seeds and extracted oil are suggestive of anise in aroma and taste...
We all know good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Combined with the appropriate physical activity. Our eating habit can help us reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce our risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease and cancer), and promote our general health. The link between good nutrition and healthy weight, reduced chronic disease risk, and overall health is too important to ignore. By taking steps to eat healthy, we will be on our way...
Greek food is one of the healthiest, and one of the most delicious cuisines around. Greek recipes travel far back in history with little alteration, consistent in their taste and nutrition. The most important fact worth noting about the Greek diet is that it is generally good for your health. In Greece we get our daily dose of vitamins, minerals and fiber in our meals from vegetables, fish, lean meat and olive oil. Olives, the most iconic food in Greece,...
