Historic glory, ancient ruins, marvelous landscapes, and yesteryear buildings and structures adorn the country of Greece. But do you know Greece is a gem for foodies? In this article, the intention is to embark on a Greece Foodie trip, hope you enjoy it.
The Delightful Starters: Mezedes Galore
The best of the Mezedes starters is 'Mezedes', truly one of the best candidates for a Greece foodie trip. The appetizers are a social affair in Greece, once savored difficult to share among all. You will feel like gulping all of them at once, the moment you feel the taste in your buds. Then you have the Dolmades in it which are grape leaves filled with herbs and rice. And then for cheese admirers, you will love to encounter the Feta cheese in the dishes. It's heavenly to sit in a serene place with Mezedes served at your table while enjoying the bliss of the surroundings.
The main course with Moussaka
Let's now check out the main course in a Greece foodie trip. The best one is Vegetarian Moussaka. It is a food lover's delight especially because of the layers. The layers have a layer of meat, mushrooms, eggplants, and creamy béchamel sauce. Each bite brings in a delectable enchantment, a craving to want more. The dish is essentially a type of pastry with flakes and the entire stuff is filled with Feta cheese and spinach to add to its charm. You can find Moussaka in the majority of the street-side pastry shops. So do not forget to grab one.
The delicious soups and salads
In our Greece foodie trip, let's now venture into the delicious soups and salads, a specialty of Greek cuisine. The best and most renowned among them is Fasolada, a white bean soup, that is often termed. Is healthy and nutritious and can recharge you after a long trip across the countryside of Greece. The next one to try is the Greek salad. With the tomatoes and olives, the taste of the salad amplifies to a high degree.
Exploring the street foods
For the street food lovers, Greece is the perfect place. So never ever miss them in our Greece Foodie trip. The best part is that these foods are available late at night too. The world-famous being Falafel. It is wrapped in a warm pita and then topped with veggies and a generous dollop of tzatziki. As you stroll across the streets of Greece you can feel the rich aroma, completely irresistible to stop oneself.
Desserts and Delights, surely not a miss
Greek desserts are an envy among many. Who doesn't love Baklava? A yummy dish that melts in the mouth and enriches the taste buds. It has layers of phyllo pastry, nuts, and syrup added to enhance the deliciousness of the dish. You can also enjoy it with some Greek Yogurt, honey and walnuts. A meal is never complete without a dessert especially when it is Baklava. You will carry memories of it as you return back to home.
A journey to remember
Greece is a country adorned and embellished by historical heritage and monumental scenic beauty. But then when you couple it with the vegetarian delights, the journey or the trip reaches the seventh heaven.
