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…
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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.…
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…
Burwood’s annual Greek Street Fair took place in Sydney on Sunday, with Greek dancing, live music, food, sweets and famous Greek hospitality taking centre stage outside Saint Nektarios Parish. The popular event,…
Galaktoboureko is Greece’s famous custard pie made from semolina, layered in crispy pastry, then soaked in a lemon syrup! Everyone has their own tips and tricks to making the perfect Galaktoboureko and…
Pastelli is Greece’s famous honey sesame bar, which is a sweet snack that can be eaten at any time of the day. Our homemade recipe creates the original sesame and honey version,…
It’s as if you have entered a Fourno/Zaharoplastio (Greek bakery/sweet shop) in Greece, when you enter ‘Alevri’ located in Dulwich Hill, Sydney, Australia. Your nose will tingle from the beautiful aromas and…
Kidoni Glyko tou Koutaliou is one of Greece’s most adored spoon sweets. This quince fruit preserve is delicious on its own, or can be served with almonds, a dollop of natural Greek yoghurt…
Little compares to the comfort of welcoming sweetness into life in the form of homemade-style, old fashioned and mouthwatering Greek desserts. Whether it’s Asia Minor-inspired kadaifi with kaimaki, a chocolate fondant pastry…
He is a fourth generation pastry chef with infectious energy and a bright welcoming smile always on his face. Renowned for the quality of his pastries and impeccable hospitality, Greek Australian George…
It is often said the best form of education is first-hand experience. What better way to immerse yourself in learning all there is to know about true Greek hospitality than growing up…
Greece’s leading chefs, foodies and others who are leading the gastronomy scene in the country have voted for Greece’s best restaurants, cafes and dessert bars for 2018 and it comes as no…
Gioras Bakery dates back to the 18th century and is the oldest working bakery on Mykonos island and the oldest wood-fired bakery in the Cyclades. What is even more special is that it…
Summer may be over #sigh, but for Athenians, it certainly doesn’t feel like it (35 degrees, anyone?). No matter what the season though, there’s never a wrong time for some of the…
They’re hot, fluffy and crisp, usually drizzled with honey and cinnamon or chopped walnuts, while in a more modern rendition they’re dipped in luscious melty chocolate. You can eat them on the…
Terkenlis was established and is still based in Thessaloniki- it is a leading Greek company that has been making pastries and confectionery since 1948. Their deliciously traditional and popular sweets are sold at their 18 outlets throughout Greece.…
Melomakarona are traditional Greek Christmas spiced cookies that are moist, syrupy and extremely flavoursome. Here is a family recipe by Flavours & Flair, which not only tastes great but will leave your kitchen…
Stelios Parliaros is Greece’s leading celebrity pastry chef and internationally acclaimed ‘wizard of pastry.’ With a popular weekly TV show ‘Sweet Alchamy‘, eight cook books behind him and cake stores in Athens…