Let’s go shopping! How to get Greek goodies in UK.
Recently, a real game-changer is the amount of online Greek supermarkets in the UK. I thought it might be useful to give a review of some of them.
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Let’s go shopping! How to get Greek goodies in UK.
Recently, a real game-changer is the amount of online Greek supermarkets in the UK. I thought it might be useful to give a review of some of them.
An Island Lost (and ‘Proper Revithada’)
Last week, we lost ‘Isle of Olive’, one of the nicest Greek delis in London.
After 11 years of bringing the tastes of the Aegean to East London, they have had to throw in the towel….
Greek Easter – Cracked at last.
Describing how a traditional British Easter is celebrated can be a bit nondescript. Obviously it is the most important festival in the Christian calendar, and this four day holiday weekend … Continue reading Greek Easter – Cracked at last.
Miketta’s Kourabiédes – a recipe from the ‘Cahier’
Let’s face it, there are many recipes for kourabiédes, after all they ARE the quintessential Greek Christmas sweet goodies. Flicking through the index of most Greek cookbooks, you will find … Continue reading Miketta’s Kourabiédes – a recipe from the ‘Cahier’
Love Island – More Tinos
Tinos is a real ‘love island’. You can feel that the people have a true love for the place, the traditions and a real love for doing things well.
A Taste of Tinos
The Greek island of Tinos may not be the obvious tourist destination, but it’s and incredibly special place.
Pistachio Perfect – Aegina
Aegina, 24th September, 2021 Something makes me feel sorry for all those tourists that get jetted into Greek islands for their holidays. Ok, that’s probably a weird thought – obviously … Continue reading Pistachio Perfect – Aegina
Total Greek Gastronomy – Ergon House
Athens – Tuesday, 21 September, 2021 I’ve started thinking about the last few years in a totally new way – BC and PC. Most definitely, we are not out of … Continue reading Total Greek Gastronomy – Ergon House
Mezé Magic
You know the frustration. You’re in your local supermarket – the one that you have been going to for years – the one that you can navigate perfectly in your … Continue reading Mezé Magic
A Café in the Time of Covid – Bragazzi’s
Talking to someone the other day, I kept referring to a holiday as having been ‘last year’… then I checked myself. ‘Not last year obviously … the REAL last year’. … Continue reading A Café in the Time of Covid – Bragazzi’s
‘Chucked’ Chicken – Baked Chicken and Hilοpίtes
I’m not quite sure how to put this but I am really not in love with Valentine’s Day. It’s not that I’m hard-hearted or cynical but all the schmaltz surrounding … Continue reading ‘Chucked’ Chicken – Baked Chicken and Hilοpίtes
Veganuary 2021 – Awesome Aubergines
For anyone trying to do Veganuary, or maybe just trying to have more meat-free meals, aubergines are really useful. They offer a really substantial texture to plant-based dishes. They can … Continue reading Veganuary 2021 – Awesome Aubergines