The Greek word for funeral κηδεία (kidia) derives from the verb κήδομαι (kidome) that means to attend to or take care of someone. Fittingly, the Greek funeral process is marked by caring tribute and there …

In this column we will try to de-construct the so called ‘elements’ of a wine and match them with an everyday dish that we can all easily prepare in our …

When 25-year-old Greek Australian Nick Iconomos and his 50-year-old uncle Peter Kozno, decided to produce Greece’s signature drink down under, they never anticipated that within a few months from production, …

International brand ambassador for Skinos Mastiha and Otto’s Athens Vermouth, Paschalis Kapsalis will be landing at the main stage of the Lonsdale Street Greek Festival this weekend to immerse us …

In the lead up to the Lonsdale St Greek Festival, organisers are on the hunt for Melbourne’s best pita. When it comes to the type of pita, the criteria is …

There are just as many baklava versions as there are countries that claim ownership of the flaky, crispy and tender dessert. And over time, the Greek – yes, Greek – …

Have you ever been left confused while trying to decipher product labels? Consumers can now be fully informed about which products are harmful to their health thanks to Ingredio, a …

Greece is the Mediterranean’s ultimate culinary paradise and Athens’ busting and constantly growing restaurant scene has -alongside the tourism industry- helped the country slowly emerge from the financial crisis. If …

Pastitsio, lamb frikase, stuffed tomatoes (gemista), spanakopita (spinach pie) and dolmades (stuffed vine leaves) are just a small sample of the many Greek delicacies that 27-year-old Jake (Kiriakos) has already …

Despina Kapiris, originally from Ikaria, has always believed that cooking and sharing food with others is the best way to display her love and bring people and families together. She …