Food & Drink
Life –
The Greek Vegan project taking over Adelaide
Who said that being vegan and Greek is not possible? Food stall Staazi & Co: The Greek Vegan Project proves non-believers wrong with a 100 per cent plant based menu …
Life –
Eat well – live long
A Mediterranean diet, specifically a traditional Greek diet is famous for providing all the right nutrients for a long and healthy life. The Cretan way of life has been praised …
Life –
Nico Lazaridi wines have come to Melbourne
Federica Lazaridi, the granddaughter of northern Greece wine legend Nico Lazaridi, has been involved in the family business since the age of 16. Now, at 24, holding an oenology, viticulture …
Life –
Greek extra virgin olive oil for the win!
At the EVO International Olive Oil Contest (EVO IOOC) in Paestum, Italy this year, 70 per cent of the Greek extra virgin olive oils that entered won awards. The United …
Life –
Back to the basics of the Mediterranean diet
A few weeks ago, a colleague and I attended the book launch of The Mediterranean Diet: Recipes from Mediterranean Kitchens, in a booked-out event organised by the Italian Museum in …
Life –
Seven Greek-owned restaurants make the cut among Australia’s top 100
It’s that time of year again, when restaurateurs wait with bated breath to find out how they fare in contrast to other eateries across the country. This week, The Australian …
Life –
Lesvos Ouzo Festival begins on Friday
The Lesvos island ‘Ouzo Fest’ has become one of the most well-attended events of its kind in Greece. With high temperatures kicking in and arrivals on the northern Aegean island …
Life –
Greek wine: Sidestepping monotony
Nowdays, there is much diversity in the world of wine. Just a few decades ago, everyone talked of Bordeaux, Burgundy or the Rhone. In recent years, regions or countries such …
Life –
Review: Pairing the Ktima Biblia Chora liquid gems at the Press Club
Ktima Biblia Chora is located in the foothills of Mt Pangeon at an altitude of 380 metres, in the village of Kokkinochori, Kavala, in northern Greece. It was established by …
Life –
A Greek Australian behind the best bakery in Australia
Nine years ago, Greek Australian Theo Vorenas decided to change career paths. After years of working as a car mechanic he started his own bakery, but he never anticipated that …