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Everything you need to know about how to host and cook with ease & Philoxenia (Greek hospitality) — whether at home or in the office. Tips & inspiration for living a healthy & balanced life following the Mediterranean lifestyle.

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Hosting & Wellness Articles | Greek Food Culture, hospitality & healthy Lifestyle Tips
Late Dinners, Greek Style: Why We Never Eat at 6 PM
Greek Hospitality
Late Dinners, Greek Style: Why We Never Eat at 6 PM
Greek Hospitality

Ever wondered why Greeks eat dinner so late? It’s more than just a habit—it’s a rhythm of life. Explore how climate, culture, and connection shape this timeless Mediterranean tradition.

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Greek Hospitality
How to Host a Dinner Party: What to Do and When
Greek Hospitality
How to Host a Dinner Party: What to Do and When
Greek Hospitality

Hosting without the stress. A step-by-step guide to planning a dinner party — Mediterranean style.

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Greek Hospitality
Why Do Greeks Always Cook More Than Needed?
Greek Hospitality
Why Do Greeks Always Cook More Than Needed?
Greek Hospitality

Because you never know who might show up. And if they do, they should eat like family.

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Greek Hospitality

Mediterranean Living

Hosting & Wellness Articles | Greek Food Culture, hospitality & healthy Lifestyle Tips
11 Kitchen Staples That Instantly Elevate Your Cooking
Healthy Living
11 Kitchen Staples That Instantly Elevate Your Cooking
Healthy Living

Great cooking starts with great ingredients. These 11 Mediterranean kitchen staples—from Greek olive oil to mountain oregano—turn simple meals into soulful experiences.

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Healthy Living
The Secret of the Blue Zones: A Mediterranean Way of Living and Eating
Healthy Living
The Secret of the Blue Zones: A Mediterranean Way of Living and Eating
Healthy Living

In the Blue Zones of Ikaria and Sardinia, food is more than nourishment—it’s a way of life. Rooted in simplicity, community, and seasonal Mediterranean ingredients, these timeless eating habits hold the key to longevity, wellness, and joy. Learn how to bring this spirit into your own home—one meal at a time.

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Healthy Living
3 Secrets to Mediterranean-Style Weekly Eating (Fast + Healthy)
Healthy Living
3 Secrets to Mediterranean-Style Weekly Eating (Fast + Healthy)
Healthy Living

Let’s be real: we all want to eat well during the week—without spending hours in the kitchen. The Mediterranean diet has long been praised for being one of the healthiest ways to eat, but what makes it actually work in real life?

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Healthy Living