Halva is a traditional sweet, traditionally enjoyed in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. The word Halva actually comes from the Arabic ḥalwá which means “sweet”. It tends to usually come in two forms: one is flour and the other nut-based. The recipe for halva varies from region to region,...
Greek Easter Traditions & Customs
..Easter is celebrated worldwide but is of particular significance in the Orthodox religion. It is full of ancient customs and traditions people hold to this day, making it a unique experience, worth experiencing. It all usually culminates on Easter Sunday with a family feast that starts early and goes on...
Dyed Greek Red Easter Eggs
Red eggs (kokkina avga, pronounced KOH-kee-nah ahv-GHAH) are a traditional part of the Greek Easter Sunday celebration. They are lovingly made from natural dyes or can be dyed using the skin from onions. The eggs can then be woven and baked to make tsoureki (three-braided Easter bread signifying the Holy Trinity), often...
Fasolada – Greek White Bean Soup Recipe
What’s more homely and comforting than a good old healthy bowl of soup. But not just any soup! Greek bean soup is also known as fasolada is a healthy, simple, and extremely tasty meal that will keep you warmed up on a cold winter’s day. This Greek national dish has...
Why is Greek Diet so Healthy?
It's almost the New Year and what better way to start it, than with your resolutions for a healthier diet. Greek food is well known for both the delicious nature of its dishes and for being a very healthy diet for humankind. With a diet that is balanced in whole...
Greek Xmas with Melomakarona!
If you have not tried Melomakarona yet, now is most definitely the time! Not only because it is Xmas, the best period for them but also because we are now also able to offer them directly from our E-Shop! Along with the kourabies it is a traditional dessert prepared primarily...
The Benefits of Greek Olive Oil
The olive tree has a longstanding history in Greek culture and life since the early ages. Olive oil has been an essential part of Greeks life bringing them health as well as wealth. Olives have historically not only being used as food but also in many other industries such as...
Feta vs Halloumi – The Showdown!
Feta and Halloumi are undoubtedly two of the most popular white cheeses in the United Kingdom and worldwide. Both have a "reputation" and unique taste, that has allowed them to cross borders and be highly in demand in all continents of the world, making Greeks and Cypriot alike proud of...
Honey, the secret of Greek Gods (Part 2)
(continued)... Our Greek Honey sourced by the Εργαστηρι Μελιου! ERGASTIRI MELIOU, AFOI D. & L. KEKKOU & SIA O.E. was founded in 2003 by the Kekkos family with the purpose of bringing attention to the unique characteristics of greek honey and promoting its use as part of a daily well-balanced...
Honey, the secret of Greek Gods (Part 1)
Greek Honey is second to none. It has a distinctive, sensational aroma, a rich taste, and a long stay after taste highly rated by experts and honey connoisseurs worldwide. Honey has many nicknames and arguable so. "Gods' Breakfast", "Liquid Gold" and "Nature's Pharmacy" are just some of those as ......
Discover, our own Kalamata,Olives!
Olives come in all different types of colours, sizes, and tastes. Not many know that Olives are actually a fruit and as such, they contain many nutritional benefits for Olive fans worldwide. But ..why Kalamata Olives, you may ask? Kalamata olives are only found on a peninsula in southern Greece,...
Mythos Beer, a “Legend” of its own!
As summer is finally here, especially in Greece, we are certain you will have all given Mythos beer a try, on one of your trips to Greece. If not, you are definitely missing out. Mythos beer is an exceptional Greek beer with an authentic, impressive, and unique taste and personality....
