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Greek Lamb Kleftiko
Greek Lamb Kleftiko – The classic “Stolen meat”. Kleftiko, translating to 'stolen meat' in Greek, is a dish reputedly created by the Klephts or Kleftes, bands of rebels who engaged the Ottomans in the mountainous regions, during the 14th to [...]
Mastic Gum from Chios Island
Chios Mastic Gum: The Secret and Emblematic Product of Chios Island. Legends, traditions, religions, places, voyages, people and cultures compose the myth of Chios mastiha. Mastic gum - or mastiha in Greek - is a 100% natural Greek product, offered [...]
Chios
Chios: A Journey Through History & Development Situated in the North Aegean Sea near the coast of Turkey, the island of Chios (pronounced Hee-os) is the fifth largest Greek island. It is renowned for its legendary mastic trees, medieval villages, [...]