The Therapeutic Power of Greek Cuisine
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The Reasoning Domaldakia. Who doesn’t love them? They are enjoyed in many countries and each country has a different way. Some call it dolmadakia, others dolma, in Cyprus, we call it koubepia. Do you know of any other names? Traditional dolmadakia requires time! I mean a lot of time! I am sure you struggle to …
The History Behind It Bulgur wheat three ways is not the standard way of eating bulgur wheat in Cyprus. Recently we realized via social media just how not standard this method is. But it’s my family’s way and some other families in Cyprus too. Now let me tell you, it’s a bit peculiar. It’s not …
Garides Saganaki/ Γαριδες Σαγανακι/ Shrimp with feta cheese Garides Saganaki are such a Greek dish, isn’t it? I love how summery with vibrant colours it is, the aromas from the ouzo, shrimps and parsley! What’s even better, it’s how easy it is to prepare! Garides saganaki me feta is a dish traditionally prepared in the …
Make sure to try this giouvarlakia with tomato sauce! I promise you will absolutely love it! It’s been a long time since I shared a recipe, and you have no idea how much I missed it. I didn’t quite expect how crazy a pandemic can be! Covid-19 hit us hard, and between working from home, …
Rose ice cream is the go-to flavor when you are in Cyprus! It’s super delicious and so refreshing in the summer heat. With the pandemic, we won’t get a chance to visit Cyprus and enjoy the real thing, so you can easily make it at home. Homemade! I mean, seriously, the things we do during …
Cypriot rusk glistarkes are super yummy and are super easy to make. They can be enjoyed for a long time after you make them. The great bonus of this recipe is that you can choose if you want to make koulouria or rusks, or even both! The dough is flavored with mastic, cinnamon, and mahlep …
Halloumi cheese! For the past couple of years, I have been gathering the courage to it. This pandemic offered enough free time to get creative. I have researched haloumi making a lot and I remember very vividly my giagia, mum, and aunties making it. Of course, that gave me even more courage. The Memories My …