Category Archives: Greek

Fage Total brand Greek yogurt now available in Aldi

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

Just a quick post to let those in Australia know that Aldi is currently stocking Greek Fage Total brand yogurt. They are ranging honey, blueberry and strawberry – 0% variety.. My emails to Aldi PR went unanswered so I am … Continue reading →

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Poached Figs (or Pears) in Spiced Red Wine

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

I originally poached some pears in this red wine spice mix, and there was so much liquid leftover I decided to put in a packet of dried Greek white figs and poach them too.  The syrup had taken on additional … Continue reading →

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Newsflash: real Greek yoghurt now available in Sydney

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

The most exciting foodie news I have had in a long long time has happened. Fage Total brand yoghurt is now being imported direct from Greece by Kebia Importex in Marrickville, Sydney. This is big news indeed and it is … Continue reading →

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Travel Memories: Briam in Nissyros, Greece

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

It is hard to determine a standout meal in a holiday full of fabulous food, but one of the most memorable meals I had on our recent trip to Greece, was at Kakakios Taverna on the waterfront on the island of Nissyros … Continue reading →

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Travel Memories – Horta in Greece

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

On my last trip to Greece a few years ago, at nearly every meal we had a plate of ‘Horta’, which are basically boiled greens, served with olive oil, salt and lemon juice. Doesn’t sound very exciting but I really … Continue reading →

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Green Beans, Braised Mediterranean Style

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

Green beans braised in olive oil with onions and tomatoes are a popular vegetable dish in Greece and throughout the Mediterranean and Turkey.   It couldn’t be more simple but this method of cooking, surprisingly transforms the beans into some quite … Continue reading →

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Fish Bianco

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

Basically, a garlicky fish stew, this is one of those dishes where you look at the simple list of ingredients and wonder how it could taste so good.  I first saw this on Rick Stein’s Mediterranean series, when he visited … Continue reading →

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Fig & Proscuitto Salad

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

Soon, as the weather warms up, figs will become cheap and plentiful. When they do, this is one of my favourite ways to eat them.  The flavour combination is just superb. You can make this salad with a few different … Continue reading →

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Delicious Greek Moussaka (…almost George’s mother’s)

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

I promise you that you will love this Moussaka. Flavoursome, authentic and oh, so light!  Of course, it is gluten free and has no stodgy Bechamel to weigh you down.  In fact you will find the delicous topping can be … Continue reading →

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Greek Yoghurt and Honey

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

Real Greek Yoghurt made in Greece is like nothing else.  If the “Foodie Fairy” could grant me a wish, I think it would be that we could get real Greek yoghurt in Australia. Sprinkle over a few walnut halves (or … Continue reading →

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