Halva

Gluten-Free Greek Halva Recipe

Greek halva comes with semolina flour (coarse wheat flour). In Greece, if one receives unexpected special guests, whether at one’s…

9 months ago

FASTING RECIPE: Chocolate semolina halva

Try this fasting semolina halva, which will satisfy anyone who tries it, especially those who are fasting. Cranberries and cocoa…

9 months ago

Three common mistakes in making Semolina Halva and how to avoid them

Halva is a part of our culinary tradition and is the dessert of the family lunch or dinner table next…

10 months ago

Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) 2024

Clean Monday (Greek: Καθαρά Δευτέρα), also known as Pure Monday, Ash Monday, Monday of Lent or Green Monday, is the…

10 months ago

Celebrating National Dessert Day

National Dessert Day is a beloved holiday for anyone with a sweet tooth. This delectable day, celebrated on October 14th…

1 year ago

Gluten-Free Greek Halva Recipe

Greek halva comes with semolina flour (coarse wheat flour). In Greece, if one receives unexpected special guests, whether at one’s…

2 years ago

Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) 2023

Clean Monday (Greek: Καθαρά Δευτέρα), also known as Pure Monday, Ash Monday, Monday of Lent or Green Monday, is the…

2 years ago

Kites set to fill Greek skies for Ash Monday ( ΚΑΘΑΡΑ ΔΕΥΤΕΡΑ)

Beautifully bright and colourful kites are set to fly across  Greek skies today 7 March  on Ash Monday known as…

3 years ago

MADE IN TRIKALA: The most delicious halva and baklava

The Boulogiorgos confectionery makes the most delicious Farsalon halva (traditional dessert originating from Farsala), made with corn starch, sugar, melted…

3 years ago

Greek Halva Recipe: Semolina Pudding With Raisins and Nuts

Greek Halva (Χαλβάς σιμιγδαλένιος) is a semolina pudding that is sweetened with syrup and studded with nuts and raisins. Its…

3 years ago

Kites fill the sky on Clean Monday despite covid-19 pandemic

Beautifully bright and colourful kites danced in the skies on Clean Monday, marking the start of Orthodox Lent. Last week,…

4 years ago

Why do Greeks fly kites on Clean Monday?

Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) is a day where families and friends celebrate with delicious fasting foods, as well as the…

4 years ago

Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) 2021

  Clean Monday (Greek: Καθαρά Δευτέρα), also known as Pure Monday, Ash Monday, Monday of Lent or Green Monday, is…

4 years ago