The Therapeutic Power of Greek Cuisine
After the Christmas holidays I am always trying to reduce our meat consumption. I mean lets be honest here! We overindulge over the holidays -and I don’t think it’s only Greeks- Some eat more meat, some more sweets and some more alcohol. We had a lovely time over Christmas because we traveled to Cyprus and …
If you have children or you are preparing for a party then you have to try this recipe. It’s not the easiest to make or the quickest but the enjoyment is worth the journey! If you ever been to Greece or Cyprus this is the recipe for kokakia usually found in patisserie shops. Right, let’s …
Baklava is one of the most famous desserts around the world. Usually, it’s made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and and held together with honey infused syrup. Even though it originates from Constantinople and no one really knows if it’s a Greek or a Turkish dessert, both countries are giving it justice with …
We got sick… all four of us we got a terrible virus which left us helpless and weak! It’s hard when you have to parent when all you feel like doing is sleeping! Having no ‘village’ around me is proving really hard for me and I just wish we were blessed with our family or …
Spanakorizo is a super easy food to prepare and really fast to cook. At the same time though is super healthy and surprisingly kids friendly. It has the goodness of spinach which is packed with vitamins, minerals and iron but it also has tomatoes in it which are rich in antioxidants. Spanakorizo is traditionally served …
If you have ever been to Greece or Cyprus and have visited a patisserie shop then most probably you have seen this tart before. Pasta Flora is the Greek jam tart and has nothing to do with pasta haha! The twist to this recipe, which I think is very suitable and complementary to the taste …