INTERNATIONAL: GREECE: Part 9: Crete: photos,recipes,VIDEO LINKS
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The largest and southernmost of the Greek islands combines the best elements of East and West in its culinary traditions and the coexistence of Greeks and Turks has influenced the culinary habits of both peoples. Here people use yogurt in cooking and baking, and many common dishes have Turkish names.
While most of the citizens of Greece drink OUZO the citizens of Crete drink RAKI.
What is OUZO"Ouzo is a clear alcohol somewhat like a liqueur, tastes of licorice and turns cloudy when water is added.Ouzo is a sweet, strong alcoholic beverage similar to a liqueur, which is made from the by-products of grapes after they?ve been used for wine-making (mainly the skins and stems). It?s then distilled into a high-proof alcoholic beverage that?s flavored primarily with anise, which gives it a distinctive licorice taste. Other herbs and spices are added to enhance the flavor, and each manufacturer keeps its recipe a closely guarded secret. Both the quality of the distillation process and the flavorings make each brand of ouzo very different in taste. Read more:
http://features.yachtworldcharters.com/2014/05/how-to-drink-ouzo-like-a-greek/#ixzz4j38qzfyN
What is RAKI"Rak? is an unsweetened, occasionally (depending on area of production) anise-flavored, alcoholic drink that is popular in Turkey, Greece, (where it is distinctly different and comes as an unfl...
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