Melomakarona and Tradition
Greece, my country, is one but here traditions are plenty. When it comes to cooking and pastries, there are even more depending on the region and how the traditions evolved throughout time. All over the country one can find tons of different recipes for melomakarona (one of the most popular Greek Christmas pastry) or desserts …
Hunger During WWII
It seems like a true contrast to talk about food in the occupation of 1940. However, this period is particularly indicative of where man can reach, to what level of misery, in order to look for his food anywhere, in order to survive. The tragic conditions of the war hindered not only the development and …