How was food traditionally made and how is it made now in Greece?
Most meals were enjoyed in a courtyard near the home. Greek cooking equipment was small and light and could easily be set up there. On bright, sunny days, the women probably sheltered under a covered area of their courtyard, as the ancient Greeks believed a pale complexion was a sign of beauty. Food in Ancient Greece consisted of grains, figs, wheat to make bread, barley, fruit, vegetables, breads, and cake. People in Ancient Greece also ate grapes, seafood of all kinds, and drank wine. Along the coastline, the soil was not very fertile, but the ancient Greeks used systems of irrigation and crop rotation to help solve that problem. They kept goats, for milk and cheese. They sometimes hunted for meat. ————————————–… What did ancient Greek people eat? I could make a nice introduction here about Ancient Greece and Ancient Greek Recipes but I think the words of Odysseus in his host Alcinous as described by Homer are the best way to portray the importance of food wi
