Greek food

Lamb is the most popular meat. It is roasted whole at Easter, weddings and other festivals.
On some islands goat is enjoyed more even though it takes longer to cook.
Fournos means both bakehouse and oven. The bakers oven used to be shared by everyone in the community. Most Greek bread is a cream colour. The usual shape is large and round and is cut into thick slices.
In Greece the herb Basil is used on religious occasions. Men wear the leaves in their hat bands when they go to church on Stavros day ( the day of the Cross) on 14th September. A sprig is offered to any visitors as a sign of welcome and friendship.
Some Greek honey has a nutty flavour. Some smell and taste of wild thyme or citrus blossom. Others smell of chestnut blossom. Honey is often drizzled over Greek yoghurt.