"I know, I know - but stick with me here. One of the many activities we did was a cooking class at the Artist Athens. We learned fun facts about Greek dishes, and one of the most surprising things our instructor shared was that feta cheese should not be pre-crumbled. It actually holds its own shape and should be cut and portioned if desired."
"I thought I had nailed the perfect Greek salad...until that revelation quickly faded when I learned that Greek salads aren't supposed to use lettuce. It's actually frowned upon! Learning that a true Greek salad is made with just a few simple ingredients, such as ripe tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, olive oil, salt, and black pepper, completely changed how I see it."
A culinary journey through Athens revealed authentic Greek flavors and practices. The trip combined visits to hidden family-run eateries and higher-end restaurants alongside CookUnity contest winners and celebrity chefs. Cooking classes emphasized techniques and traditions, including that feta should be cut and kept intact rather than pre-crumbled. Traditional Greek salad omits lettuce and relies on ripe tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. The cuisine centers on simple, fresh ingredients and varied preparations, challenging narrow assumptions that Greek food consists only of gyros, fries, grilled meats, and salads.
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