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Cretan diet and wine

The benefits of red wine in moderation is well documented, and the Cretan diet embraces the benefits wholeheartedly! At least one, (but more often two!), glasses of wine will accompany the meal.

Most researchers agreed that there is something in the wine that offers protection, and, even the highly cautious federal dietary guidelines [...]

Zucchini balls

Ingredients (4 persons)

6 medium zucchinis
3  medium potatoes
2 medium onions
3 eggs
1 cup of grated cheese (parmesan)
1 tsp salt
1 cup of olive oil
1/2 cup of flour

Boil zucchinis, onions and potatoes; then strain off excess liquid. Squeeze with a fork or use a food processor. Mix with the eggs and salt. Shape into 2 inches balls, dredge them with flour [...]

The secrets of Olive oil

Olive oil is a natural juice which preserves all the properties of the olive fruit. It is the only vegetable oil that can be consumed as it is – freshly pressed from the fruit.

Baked eggplants with tomatoes and herbs

Ingredients (4 persons)

3 tomatoes
3 eggplants
1 onion
3-4 cloves of garlic
1 soup spoon of chopped parsley
1 soup spoon of chopped dill
Salt and pepper
1 cup of olive oil

Cut the eggplants in half, drain them and put them in a baking pan. Chop the tomatoes and onions and mix them with the dill, parsley, salt, pepper and [...]