Food & Drink
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Putting the spotlight on the Mediterranean diet
With a rise in obesity and chronic disease, so too have the number of fad diets promising a quick fix. But the key is finding an option that is sustainable …
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Mediterranean diet – and especially Greek cuisine – helps prevent depression
In a recent study published by scientists at University College London (UCL), a connection has been made between gastrointestinal bacteria and mental health. Of the 41 studies included in their analysis, four …
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YIAYIA RECIPE SERIES: The evolution of Greek cooking in the diaspora
There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread, or pita for that matter. For Penelope Efthimiadis, it’s that very smell that to this day transports her back to …
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Alatonero: A true taste of the Greek islands right around Melbourne’s corner
If you are up for a trip down Mornington Peninsula, then you should not miss out on the opportunity to visit Alatonero, the Greek-est looking restaurant in McCrae – bright, …
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Enjoying Mediterranean flavours by the water at Santorini in Williamstown
As the weather is getting warmer, we start looking for the best by-the-water short escapades that will make us feel closer to home, and by home we mean Greece. One …
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Northcote’s new favourite Hub
A flavour-loving couple, Greek Cypriot George and Helen Nerouppos, made their life’s dream of owning a cafe a reality just a bit over a year ago. Since opening up The …
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A Corfiot olive oil blows away critics at Fine Food Australia
Last week Neos Kosmos attended Fine Food Australia, the leading trade exhibition for the country’s food industry, exploring products from over 1,000 exhibiting brands showcasing general and speciality food, catering …
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Getting to know Halloumi, a traditional European cheese
On Wednesday, Neos Kosmos attended a three-course dinner at Epocha, dedicated to introducing one of Australia’s newest Cypriot cheese brands, Halloumi Cheese, to foodies and critics. The dinner’s purpose was …
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Ode to terroir: Tinos revealed
A few months ago in my article Greek wine: rising and falling trends for 2018′ published on my website, I mentioned the following: “Since Santorini is unique, with its unprecedented …
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Business booms for local Greek Australian entrepreneur Christo Christophidis
It was 1999 when a young Greek Australian entrepreneur Christo Christophidis opened Mocha Jo’s restaurant in Glen Waverley, offering the suburbs an exciting taste of the city – breakfast, lunch …