Greek Easter falls this Sunday and we hope to be heading into London to meet up with family for the service and a big family picnic. If you’re wondering why the Greek Easter falls on a different day, it’s down to it following the Julian calendar rather than the Gregorian. You can find… Read More
Greek Easter, like many Orthodox religions, is based on the Julian calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar that Catholics and many western churches follow. By following the Julian calendar and adhering to the practices of the early Christian church, it ensures that Easter is never celebrated on or before passover. As a result, the… Read More
A measure of warm summer days can be made by the amount of watermelon our family consumes. There is nothing as refreshing when the sun is shining! Not wanting to waste more of it than we need to, we use the otherwise discarded rind to make this delicious Greek sweet. Spoon sweets… Read More
Here is a dish from my childhood which reminds me of big fat Greek family parties and gatherings. Everything revolves around food. Talking, laughing, crying… everything! Here is a dish to add to your list of mezes the next time you have a Greek night of your own! Bourekakia Ingredients: 2… Read More
Galaktoboureko is a Greek recipe which when translated, means “Milk Pie”. It’s not actually just milk in the centre but a custard, which is fortunate as milk would spill and then you’d cry even though that wouldn’t be any use. It’s a dessert and a little goes a long way. Of course, that would also… Read More