The Saturday before Palm Sunday is “Saturday of Lazarus” and on this day it is a tradition to make “Lazarakia” (literally meaning “Little Lazaruses”). These are traditionally small, sweet and mildly spiced bread,…
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The Annunciation (or Evangelismos in Greek) of the Theotokos is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, celebrated on March 25. Greeks also celebrate Greek Independence Day this day. This…
Today is Kathara Deftera, which means ‘Clean Monday’ and it is the first day of Greek Orthodox Easter Lent, which lasts forty days. Kathara Deftera is a public holiday in Greece, and…
Galatopita or Galopita basically translates to ‘milk pie.’ Also known as a Greek custard tart, it is mainly made up of milk, semolina, eggs, and butter. All throughout Greece, there are variations…
New Mediterranean restaurant Ampéli, in the heart of Fitzrovia, just north of Soho and near bustling Oxford Street has become a hit among Londoners! The modern eatery specialises in Greek wines from…
Giouvetsi is one of Greece’s most traditional and loved dishes that is enjoyed by all the family. It’s an oven-baked meal, featuring kritharaki (orzo) and meat (veal, beef, chicken or lamb can be…
Not just for fasting, this vegetarian dish is a year-round favorite for most Greeks. Legend has it that stuffed vegetables are tastier if eaten the next day; we can assure you that…
Maybe you are under the impression that Paris is full of Greek souvlaki joints because of the Latin Quarter and several Greek restaurants, but trust me, it’s not so easy to find…
The Hellenic Odyssey, a travel and food tour operator is on a quest to put Greece on the culinary map. Australian born with a proud Cretan heritage, Kelly Michelakis, founder of The…
Greek Australian Kathy Tsaples, owner of the Sweet Greek shop in Melbourne and author of two popular cookbooks has an inspirational story behind her success. It is one of a brave, courageous…
Kolokithokeftedes are Greek Zucchini Fritters with Feta, which is by far one of the most popular meze dishes in Greece! This delicious vegetarian appetizer is perfect all year round and can be…
“Christopsomo” in Greek means “Christ’s Bread” and this is why the bread is decorated with a cross. Christopsomo is considered very sacred in Greek households and is made with great care to…
By Kelly Michelakis Chania is a town on the western side of the Greek island of Crete. It has a long history of rulers, evident in its Venetian Harbour and Egyptian lighthouse.…
Diples are a traditional Greek sweet, served mostly at celebrations including Christmas, engagements, weddings, and baptisms and are viewed as a sweet of prosperity. Along with Kourabiedes and Melomakaranona, they are the…
Along with Melomakarona, the most popular Greek sweets served around the Festive Season are Kourabiedes- an almond shortbread biscuit, which consists of lots of butter, almonds and plenty of icing sugar. Here is a…
Here is the recipe for one of the most well known and most popular Greek desserts, Galaktoboureko, which is essentially a Greek Custard Pie! It is a very rich and decadent sweet.…
Christmas is coming and wherever you may be in the world it’s about time to start getting into the seasonal spirit. We will be presenting various Greek chefs and barmen this month…
Melomakarona are traditional Greek Christmas spiced cookies that are moist, syrupy and extremely flavoursome. They are prepared in Greek households over the Festive Season and as they are Nistisima (lent friendly) they…
The Greek capital is set to open its first-ever Food Hall, a 12 million euro project that will feature a shopping centre filled with artisanal, gourmet and organic products from all over…
Prawn Saganaki is Greece’s famous seafood dish featuring prawns drenched in a fresh juicy tomato sauce and melted Feta cheese. It’s ideal as a starter or you can serve it as a main…