The tradition of celebrating mothers' day, mothers, and motherhood can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks and Romans. They would hold events in honour of the mother goddesses Cybele and Rhea. So if you are putting together a Mother's Day surprise for mom or your wife or for them...
The health benefits of Greek Oregano (Ριγανη)
What is Oregano and how can it be used? Oregano is one of the most widely used herbs worldwide and is a familiar herb that many people have come to know. The dried form is quite common, but fresh oregano is also readily available and is used heavily in traditional...
Trachanas: Wholesome Greek Comfort Food
Found in every home - Trachanas is a traditional Greek dish that will definitely warm you up this winter. This delicious, heartwarming soup is one of the oldest foods in the Eastern Mediterranean. What is Trahanas Trahanas is a tiny, pebble-shaped product that varies greatly all over Greece. It is...
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...
How to make Dolmadakia
Dolmades are a little bite of heaven, traditionally made throughout the Mediterranean and a staple on Greek tables when it comes to meze, throughout the year. They make a great vegetarian appetizer as they are made from tender vine leaves wrapped into little rolls and stuffed with rice and fresh...
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....
Pastichio, from the Greek Deli!
You might think this is not the meal to be having, on a hot, sunny day in Greece. Well, you guessed wrong! Greeks, love Pastitsio all year round and it is a common dish, made for guests, family, or when expecting friends around. Pastitsio is a cheesy and creamy, pasta...
Ouzo, the Summer Spirit of Greek Gods!
It is indeed one of our customers' favourite products and one of those spirits you cannot forget if once tried on a holiday in Greece. Cyprus also has a similar drink named Zivania but Ouzo is unique to Greece and almost always on the dinner table, especially in the summer...
Benefits of Greek Foods & Herbs
Throughout the pandemic we have all struggled to find the ingredients, herbs and general goods that make our meals that much tastier. Nonetheless, The Greek Deli has remained opened for its customers to make sure they are able to source the best of Greece has to offer. As commonly known,...
Handling goods during coronavirus
These are unprecedented times and as such, we find it necessary to regularly inform and update our customers not only on our Opening status and times but also the measures we take to ensure your products are delivered safely and in the best possible condition. Corona-virus (or COVID-19 as it...
5 Reasons you should include Feta in your diet
Feta in Greece is almost like a "staple" food considering it is practically on our table on a daily basis. Having consumed feta since we were kids, it is difficult to simply focus on a few reasons of why feta is good for you but we will attempt to stop...
