Food & Drink
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What? You won’t eat the meat? – ‘It’s a sin!’
No, this is not a piece on the Pet Shop Boys’ iconic song. It’s a piece on a phrase I haven’t stopped hearing since going full vegan in January. Oh, …
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Who says that Saffron and Ryzogalo don’t mix?
The idea of flavouring a ryzogalo (Greek rice pudding) with lemon and krokos Kozanis (saffron) sounded perfect in my mind, so I made a twist to the classic rice pudding …
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Kalamata olives are not just the tastiest but also the healthiest, new study finds
A staple Greek –and not just Greek- fruit (yes, a fruit!) olives always have a place at the table in both their liquid, processed, and original form. Other than a …
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The Ancient Greek origins of saffron
The origin of Crocus sativus – otherwise known as saffron – has long been the subject of speculation and research, as this knowledge would enable breeders to introduce genetic diversity …
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The Greek super food from Corinth
Have you ever heard of ‘black gold’? Scientists are fast discovering that the colloquial name used to refer to raisins from Corinth is no accident, with the raisins considered one …
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Your guide: All you need to know about Wines of Greece
Greece has a long history of viticulture and vinification, and wine has always been an integral part of Greek culture and gastronomy. The country’s terrain plays a key role in …
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Stunning blog by Australian Philhellene documents Greek culinary culture
When Katerina Kallos met her now husband at a New Year’s Eve party in Sydney, little did she know how much it would change her life, in particular the culinary …
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Cretan retirement banker’s Melbourne family is chuffed that she won Masterchef
Retired banker Irini Tzortzoglou, 61, was named Masterchef UK 2019 competing against two other female amateur chefs in the first all-female finale. It was the first time in the show’s …
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YIAYIA RECIPE SERIES: A dish that warms the heart
When author Stella Stamatakis was asked to choose a cherished recipe to share, it wasn’t hard to pick. “My mother’s avgolemono (egg and lemon) soup; it’s an emotional choice for …
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Why do we eat bakaliaros and skordalia on 25 March?
The Greek calendar has a number of special days, but a standout is 25 March. Not only does it mark the annual celebration of Greek Independence Day, it also has …