Food & Drink
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From family table to national shelves: Olympian Foods marks 25 years of Greek tradition
It all began in 1999, with a handful of traditional recipes and a whole lot of heart. Driven by nostalgia for the flavours of home and a deep sense of …
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A feast for the fast: Chora’s Easter celebration of Hellenic culinary living heritage
Chora – The Heart of Northcote hosted a nistisimo (fasting) dinner on Thursday March 20, curated by celebrated cookbook author Meni Valle. Over 100 guests gathered in the Axion Estin …
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New owners, same heart: Philhellene’s fresh chapter with Paul & Anna
Philhellene is where one returns to, time and time again, for its food as much as its spirit. Located on Mt Alexander Road in Moonee Ponds, there is something about …
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OASIS to launch new decaf coffee at Antipodes Festival
This weekend at the Antipodes Festival, OASIS coffee will be launching their new packaged decaf. “The 2025 Antipodes Festival is the perfect event to launch our refreshed decaf in a …
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Three Food Memories – Bringing back memories through chats about food
When I spoke with catering entrepreneur Savva Savas, host of the Three Food Memories podcast, I didn’t expect to dive into my own food memories, and that’s exactly what we …
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Vasilopita: From Ancient Greece to modern New Year traditions
Why do we call our New Year’s bread Vasilopita, and what’s the significance of the coin hidden within it? Did the ancient Romans have a similar tradition? Whether sweet or …
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Neos Kosmos’s favourite Vasilopita and Christopsomo recipes for your festive table
The most festive baking season is on, with most homes in Greece and the diaspora setting out to prepare their vasilopita, the Greek good luck cake for New Years Eve. …
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Apocalyptic Hellenic beer from Mount Athos
In the picturesque town of Ierissos, nestled in the Halkidiki region of Greece, the air is filled with the aroma of fermentation and creativity. Just a kilometer from his family’s …
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Greek cuisine ranked best in the world for 2024-2025 by Taste Atlas
Greek cuisine has been crowned the best in the world for 2024-2025, surpassing global favourites like Italian and French, according to Taste Atlas, often referred to as the “world map …
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Nisi double-strained Greek yoghurt: Authenticity meets indulgence
For Greeks, yoghurt is a staple, much like it is for Lebanese, Turks and Indians. In Australia’s multicultural landscape, we are fortunate to enjoy an abundance of high-quality yoghurt. As …