8Crete Has One of the Oldest Recipes in the World
Cretan cuisine is world-renowned for its simplicity, freshness, and health benefits, but did you know that one of the world’s oldest recorded recipes comes from Crete?
The Minoans created a type of barley-based bread over 4,000 years ago, and their diet included olive oil, honey, figs, and wine—many of which remain staples in Cretan gastronomy today.
