Greek Food and LifeStyle

Ancient Greeks ate variety of foods. Greeks had a very little breakfast in the morning that mostly consisted of bread soaked in undiluted vine. Olives and figs were also used in the breakfast. A day was divided into divisions. Dawn, market rush hour occurred at noon, and evening. Greeks used sundial or hour-glass water-clock to tell the time. Towards midday, Greeks took a slight meal that consisted of snacks. The most substantial meal of the day occurred in the evening or even later. Greeks had a moderate appetite. Bred was the most common among their food and during a meal, bread was accompanied by green vegetables, olives, meat, fish or fruit. Garlic, cheese and onions were consumed in large quantities. However, meat was an expensive choice except pork. Meat was usually eaten on religious ceremonies, festivals or other important events. Most of the Athenians relied on fish rather than meat. Most of the cooking was done by women, especially slaves. The most common drink was obviously water but milk was also drunk, especially goat milk. Vine was considered the “drink of kings”; the use of vine among Greek was common. Greeks enjoyed banquets and feasts. Unfortunately, In Greece, all the banquets were male affairs and women were not considered a part of it.