Savoring the past, preserving the future: a mixed-methods examination of culinary traditions among Pontic Greeks in Northern Greece

Abstract This mixed-methods study investigates how Pontic Greeks in Western Macedonia, Greece, preserve and adapt their culinary traditions amid modern challenges. Employing survey questionnaires (n = 390), interviews, and participant observation, we explored sociodemographic attributes, lifestyle f...

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Published in:	Journal of Ethnic Foods
Main Authors:	Achillefs Keramaris, Eleni Kasapidou, Paraskevi Mitlianga
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-02-01
Subjects:	Culinary heritage Greek cuisine Intergenerational transmission Local cuisine Mixed methods Pontic Greeks
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s42779-025-00265-7

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