MODERN GREECE: 1828-2001

“The basic eating habits in the new Greek state, since its foundation till World War II, remain the same. The introduction of new products enriched the existing diet and was adequately absorbed by the traditional Greek cuisine. Potato was introduced Διαβάστε περισσότερα – Read more

BYZANTIUM: 5th-15th century

“Nutrition and Byzantine cuisine constitutes the evolution of ancient Greek and Roman cuisine and diet. The ingredients and the cooking methods generally remain the same and show the deep roots of the “Mediterranean Diet”. Normally, the Byzantines used to eat Διαβάστε περισσότερα – Read more

ROME: 3rd century BC-5th century AD

Eva Apostolou PhD in the University of Sorbonne and also an archaeologist specialized in currency in the Ancient Greek and Roman world in an interview to “In-On” magazine depicts the market in Ancient Rome and the cost of the products Διαβάστε περισσότερα – Read more

ANCIENT GREECE: 4th century BC till 3rd century BC

The archaeologists Demelena Ladogianni and Giannis Stogias illustrate the cost of food products in the market of Ancient Greece. “The base of the ancient Attica diet during the  4th-3rd century BC consisted of  cereals, olive oil, figs, grapes and wine Διαβάστε περισσότερα – Read more

Ancient Greeks followed a simple diet

The amount of money that inhabitants of the Greek territory needed for their nutrition “in ancient times, in Roman times, in occupied Greece as well as in modern times”, is the theme of the book entitled “The cost of food”. Διαβάστε περισσότερα – Read more