From mouth to ear and from mother to daughter, the secrets of traditional Cretan cuisine have been passed down and preserved intact to this day. These recipes, based on healthy local products – olive oil, wild herbs, milk and cheeses, meat, fish, and grains – reflect the close relationships that tie the island's cuisine to the famous "Mediterranean Diet."

Its main ingredient, olive oil, plays a key role in Cretan cuisine, contributing – as has now been proven – to ensuring good health and longevity for the island's inhabitants. It is no coincidence that the olive tree and its blessed fruit have held a predominant role in the civilization of Crete since the Minoan period.

Over 200 recipes and more than 150 photos will guide you along the paths of traditional Cretan food and lead you to taste pleasures based on simple and quality local products and culinary preparations. The "Mom's Recipes" are those that have accompanied us throughout our childhood and introduced us to the greatness of Cretan cuisine.

This is not just a comprehensive cookbook but an important and precious cultural legacy.