The countdown to the Orthodox Easter is set to begin on March 3, when Greece celebrates “Kathara Deftera,” Greek for “Clean ...

During the Middle Ages, Europeans believed that apples had aphrodisiac qualities and used them in love rituals. If a woman ...

During the growing season, Long Island boasts around 40 farmers markets. This winter, that number dwindles to five, and all ...

Our collection of Easter lunch recipes is designed to be light yet substantial, featuring spring’s freshest ingredients and a ...

Greek monks were trying to build monasteries in places that were hidden or difficult to access in order to protect them from ...

Dijon mustard was recently so damaged by climate change, French retailers limited customers to a single jar each.

If you need to be reminded, hopefully your significant other made the dinner plans, otherwise you might be out of luck in ...

An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale rocked the Greek islands of Santorini and Amorgos on 10 February as seismic ...

During Lent, many foods are not allowed. On Holy Saturday and Easter Day, Greeks prepare a few special dishes. These traditions are a huge part of the Greek culture. Many Greeks follow them – even ...

Eastern European food is often associated with meat, but travel along the Danube River, and you might be surprised at the ...

The world capital of sherry and flamenco is also a tranquil alternative to Seville, just over an hour’s drive north. The city ...

Also, there are influential voices on social media who claim that calling on the name of Jesus is blasphemy, Christmas is idolatry, and celebrating Easter is unholy. They claim that Jesus is the name ...