Stories from the Market | Pappas Market

Food & Table

From Crete: Dictamos, Mountain Tea and a Living Herbal Tradition

Gregory Pappas traces how research into Cretan olive oil led him to dictamos, mountain tea and the island’s long relationship with native herbs.

August 30, 2026

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Food & Table

Honey-soaked melomakarona and powdered-sugar kourabiedes bring contrasting flavors and textures to the Greek Christmas table.

August 30, 2026

Art & History

A former Evzone explains the discipline of the Presidential Guard and the symbolism carried by its historic uniform.

August 30, 2026

Books & Ideas

Greek Christmas folklore fills the twelve days between Christmas and Epiphany with the troublesome creatures known as kalikantzaroi.

August 30, 2026