Category: Tradition
Discover Greek tradition through authentic recipes, cooking tips and nutrition articles. Find ideas on how to use Bakalokarpou products in your everyday kitchen.
Corn flour: what it is, uses and recipes
What is corn flour, does it contain gluten, how does it differ from cornflour, and how do we use it in muffins, bread, and cakes?.
Koumaria honey: what it is, taste and where to find it
What is aubergine honey, why does it have a bitter taste, when is it harvested and how do we enjoy it with cheeses, yogurt and sweets?.
Rice: types, uses, recipes & which one to choose for each meal
Rice: a detailed guide to types, calories, gluten, which rice to choose for stuffed dishes, soup, risotto and how to cook it properly.
Traditional products – Why they are worth it in the modern diet
Traditional products are better due to purity, nutritional value and cultural connection. We analyze categories, differences, PDO legislation.
7 traditional Greek foods for the everyday table
7 traditional Greek foods worth having in your cupboard, from honey and legumes to trahanas, and how to put them in your…
Allspice: What it is, and how to use it correctly
Allspice: learn what it is, how it is called in English (allspice), where it is used in cooking, and how to choose quality allspice.
Cinnamon: uses and differences between Ceylon and Indonesia
Ceylon or Indonesian cinnamon? Their differences in flavor, aroma and coumarin, and how we use cinnamon in sweets, foods and beverages.
Orzo: The ultimate guide (cooking, recipes, questions)
Discover orzo, the favorite Greek pasta for giouvets, soups and salads. Learn how to cook it perfectly without getting muddy.
Lentils: Nutritional value, varieties and what you need to know
Lentils: their nutritional value, varieties (green, red, beluga) and how to boil them for soup.
Perek Leaves: What are they, where can I find them and cooking
Learn what perek leaves are, where to find them and how they are used in traditional and modern recipes of Pontic cuisine.
Heath Honey: The aromatic treasure of Greek nature
What is heather honey, what does it taste like, why does it crystallize quickly, and how do we enjoy it?.
Discover the authentic taste of Macedonia with Almopia Products
Discover the authentic Almopia products from Bakalokarpos: pickles, mustards, grilled vegetables and much more, made without additives.
Trachanas: Nutritional Value, Types and Recipe Ideas
What trahanas is, sour or sweet, its nutritional value and ideas for soup and other recipes.
Skoufichts with apaki
Discover the unique recipe for skiufichta with apaki, a tasty traditional Cretan dish with rich tomato sauce and crispy meat.
What is fasting: concept, types and what we eat
What is fasting, what types are there and what do we eat on fasting days, with ideas from legumes, oils and fasting ingredients.
Grandma's Melomacarona
Honey macaroons, loved by young and old alike. We asked the grandmother and she told us the secrets. We tried them and they are great!
