March connects Mediterranean cuisine with ancient art. Bouillabaisse, Marseille’s famous fish stew, began as a poor fisherman’s dish made from small, bony rockfish they couldn’t sell. The tradition dates back to the Greek Phoceans, who founded Marseille in 600 BCE and...
In ancient Greece, decorating a branch or tree was a heartfelt way to express gratitude, hope, and the wish for abundance. This tradition, called Eiresione (Εἰρεσιώνη), involved adorning an olive or laurel branch with wool, fruits, cakes, and small olive...
The pomegranate, with its rich history and symbolism, has been a prominent feature in ancient Greek culture. In addition to being a symbol of abundance, fertility, and good fortune, it played a significant role in both mythology and religious rites,...
