by Olympian | Nov 6, 2020 | Blog |
So why is a Vasilopita or Greek New Year cake lucky anyway!? A Vasilopita, pronounced vah-see-LO-pee-tah, is a traditional Greek cake or bread prepared and enjoyed to celebrate the New Year, and hidden inside the cake is a coin. The Greek word Vasilopita is directly...
by Olympian | Oct 1, 2020 | Blog, Desserts, Recipes |
Many would say that loukoumades are a dessert worthy of the Gods!! Loukoumades (pronounced loo-koo-mah-thes) is one of the first recorded desserts in history and can be traced back to 776 B.C. In the original Olympic Games, the Greeks honoured the Gods and the...
by Olympian | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorized |
If you love garlic – then you’ll love Skordalia!! And if ever there was a dip to give hummus a run for its money, Skordalia is it. Skordalia is a Greek-style dish of mashed potato spiked with garlic and lemon, and made voluminous with olive oil. It pairs perfectly...
by Olympian | Sep 16, 2020 | Blog, Simple Tasty Treats |
Here’s a simple and easy recipe for marinated feta cheese. It’s perfect to serve as a tapas dish or a finger food appetizer, or a great way to add interest to a salad. Marinated in Respect extra virgin olive oil, lemon and herbs, dried red peppers, peppercorns and...
by Olympian | Sep 2, 2020 | Blog, Recipes, Simple Tasty Treats |
While Rusks serve as a tasty substitute for bread to eat with lunch, dinner or as a snack with a hunk of cheese, a sliced tomato and a bit of wine, my favourite way to eat paximadia is in a bread salad from Crete called Dakos. This recipe is made using our...
