The Greek MediterraneanWay of Life
Food, habits, and travel inspired by how Greeks actually live — from the kitchen to the islands.
Meet Your Guide
I'm Carol, and Greece changed the way I eat.
I grew up on hamburgers, hot dogs, and casseroles baked with cream soup. At nineteen, I arrived in Greece and everything shifted. Not all at once, but slowly, trip after trip.
Now I split my time between the US and Greece, helping people discover what this lifestyle really means and how simple it can be.
Read My StoryThe Difference
Why Greek, Not Just "Mediterranean"?
The Mediterranean diet was discovered by studying Greeks. Here's what makes the original different.
Vegetables Are the Meal
Greeks don't treat vegetables as sides. Lathera — vegetable dishes braised in olive oil — are the heart of the table.
Olive Oil is Poured, Not Drizzled
Greeks consume olive oil generously — 3-4 tablespoons per person, per meal. It's the foundation of nearly every dish.
Eating is a Social Act
Walking everywhere, eating slowly with family, sharing plates. The lifestyle matters as much as the food.
Choose Your Path
Three Ways to Start
Learn the Greek Way
Understand how Greeks really eat — vegetables as main courses, olive oil poured generously, meals shared slowly.
Start Learning
Cook Greek at Home
Simple, authentic recipes. No special equipment, no hard-to-find ingredients. Just real Greek food.
Browse Recipes
Travel to Greece
See the villages, taste the real food, live the lifestyle. Experience Greece like a local, not a tourist.
Plan Your TripFrom the Kitchen
Cook Greek Tonight
Spanakopita
Greek Spinach Pie
Crispy phyllo layers wrapped around spinach, feta, and herbs. Ultimate comfort food.
Souvlaki
Grilled Pork Skewers
Marinated meat charred over flames. The taste of every Greek summer.
Moussaka
Layered Eggplant Casserole
Layers of eggplant, spiced meat, and creamy bechamel. Greece's most famous dish.
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