Back to Basics -The Ultimate Tzatziki
Why a recipe for tzatziki, you may ask ? Everyone knows how to make that….. Or so they think! I may be considered to be a bit obsessive about authenticity … Continue reading Back to Basics -The Ultimate Tzatziki
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‘Fainting Imam’ – Audacious Aubergines
There is a story the goes back to the days of the Ottoman Empire, that an Imam ( a kind of Muslim priest ) ate a wonderful dish of baked … Continue reading ‘Fainting Imam’ – Audacious Aubergines
A recipe from the East – Soutzoukákia
It is a truism, endlessly repeated, that Greece stands at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and this is possibly most evident in its food. Over the centuries transient Franks, … Continue reading A recipe from the East – Soutzoukákia
‘Giant Beans’ – Yígantes
One of the classics in the repertoire of Greek dishes is the gloriously named ‘giant beans’ – or ‘yígantes’. This wonderfully simple dish of oven-baked butter beans is never served … Continue reading ‘Giant Beans’ – Yígantes
All frittered away – the art of vegetable keftedes
Part of the magic of Greek cooking, is the ability of most housewives to take a relatively uninspiring ingredient and with artistry and skill, turn it into a delicacy and … Continue reading All frittered away – the art of vegetable keftedes
Skordaliá Sunday
Inevitably, the best time to make this gorgeous garlic dip, skordaliá is at the weekend. The health benefits of garlic always come with a slight social encumbrance – but I, personally, … Continue reading Skordaliá Sunday
Acropolis lunch and Parthenon thoughts.
I have been thinking a lot these last few weeks about the Parthenon Marbles. Obviously,the issue has been all over the media with the recent statements from Mr Clooney and … Continue reading Acropolis lunch and Parthenon thoughts.
A Surprise Meeting in De Beauvoir – Artichokes ‘City Style’
How can I put this … ? …I love going to London. Now, when you’ve heard me extolling Athens and my love of all things Greek, you may wonder what’s … Continue reading A Surprise Meeting in De Beauvoir – Artichokes ‘City Style’
A Recipe From Nisyros – Revithokeftéthes.
One of my favourite recipe ‘discoveries’ was made on the gorgeous island of Nisyros, a couple of summers ago. We were on holiday on Kos, late in the ‘season’ – … Continue reading A Recipe From Nisyros – Revithokeftéthes.
The Culinary Joys of Winter
When you talk about Greek food, usually people conjure up images of all those fantastic dishes using … Continue reading The Culinary Joys of Winter
A Day in Aegina
The Greek Islands are scattered across the Aegean Sea like handfuls of semi-precious stones. Each one with its own individual form and colour. Looking out to sea at any given … Continue reading A Day in Aegina
Athens in January
It is always a real treat to spend some time in Greece during the winter. There is a sweetness to the Aegean light during these months, which has a charm, … Continue reading Athens in January