In October, the 9th, Valencia (the Comunitat Valenciana) celebrates its regional day. To commemorate this special date, we want to speak about a unique product from the Mediterranean Diet, characteristic of this beautiful region: the chufa (tiger nut) milk. The chufa (tiger nut) is a tuber with different sides and forms, with a sweet and […]
Author Archives: Camilla.Unesco
Looking at the landscape of the island of Hvar interwoven with grape vine, olives, forests, macchia and karst, it is very difficult to believe that wheat and other cereals used to be grown there. Nowadays, at the time of long dry periods that affect the entire Europe, especially this year, it is hard to imagine […]
Autumn months, especially September and October, are the traditional months of the grape harvest from the vineyards covering the rolling slopes of Cyprus. The wine history of Cyprus dates back thousands of years, and harvesting is closely linked to traditions, rituals and fun filled festivals. When it’s time to harvest, families gather and the process […]
The Feast of the Assumption of Virgin Mary (known locally as Velika Gospa), celebrated on 15 August, reminds people of the importance of family gatherings and gatherings of indigenous people even at the peak of the tourist season when people are usually very busy and do not have time for each other.There are a few […]
In Portugal, the day of the Assumption of Virgin Mary is celebrated on the 15th of August, a national holiday. Catholic tradition states that, at the death of the Virgin Mary, she was transported body and soul to heaven to share in the glory of her son, Jesus Christ.Virgin Mary is considered the queen of […]
The 1st Peloponnese Gastronomy Festival “Peloponnese Food Stories: Stories of tastes, people and culture“, organized by the Peloponnese Region was held with great success, in Koroni on August 7, 2022. It was a culinary festival event with authentic experience that focused on history, cooking, local products, tradition, folklore, culture and ecotourism. The successful evening that […]
Ingredients 300 gr. of vine leaves, approximately 2 teacups of rice 6 teacups of onion, roughly chopped 2 teacups of olive oil 1 bunch of dill and spearmint, finely chopped juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of sugar Pepper Preparation Boil the vine leaves in water just enough not to lose […]
Easter –‘Pascha’ in Greek– is considered the greatest celebration of the Eastern Orthodox Church and is demonstrated with religious ceremonies followed by various customs. Easter symbolizes the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and is commemorated all over the mainland as well as the islands and is an important family feast. Its roots originate from […]
Greece, ΝΕΑ, Nutrition, ΠΟΡΟΙ
Today’s Mediterranean Diet in Greece: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Survey—HYDRIA
This study aimed to investigate the food and macronutrient intake of the population in Greece and evaluate its adherence to the Greek traditional Mediterranean diet. Methods: Adults over 18 years old (n = 4011) were included from the 2013–2014 National Health and Nutrition survey—HYDRIA. Dietary intake was collected using two 24-h recall interviews and a […]
