A podcast brimming with flavours, aromas and memories of authentic Cretan cooking — guided by two women keeping tradition alive.

The latest episode of the Discover Crete podcast takes us on a journey through the traditional dishes of the island, just as they were prepared by past generations of homemakers — with seasonal ingredients and a lot of love.

Our guests are two women who understand the soul of Cretan gastronomy like few others: Lena Igoumenaki, president of the Cretan Cuisine Festival, and Sevasti Krasanaki, member of the Women’s Association of Episkopi “Ergani”.

From Episkopi, Heraklion to Apostoloi Pediados, the episode brings the local kitchen to life with authentic recipes, stories and imagery scented with wood-fired ovens, fennel and sage. Dishes like magyri, fennel with siglina, the local white-eyed beans of Apostoloi, and eftazymo bread with tyrozouli are more than food — they are fragments of a way of life, habits and values handed down through generations.

Set against the backdrop of cultural associations and old Cretan kitchens, the two women show how Cretan culinary tradition endures through time, inspiring new generations to reconnect with their roots.

Tap play and let the true flavours and memories of Crete take you on a journey.